Toronto residents can now get 24- and 48-hour on-street parking permits for themselves or guests with just the click of a mouse.

"As part of the Mayor's commitment to improving customer service, these new permits will provide more convenience, allowing guests to stay overnight or for a weekend without receiving a parking ticket," said Councillor Denzil Minnan-Wong (Ward 34, Don Valley East) in a statement.

He chairs the city's public works and infrastructure committee.

Angie Antoniou, acting director of transportation for the city, said the process also allows residents to get permits for their own rental cars on permit-parking streets.

"So long as there are spaces, they can apply for a permit," she said.

To obtain a permit, people will need access to a computer with a printer and a credit card, said a city news release.

Residents can apply up to a week in advance for a permit. They will have to enter information about the vehicle and will be advised if parking is available for the time required.

Permits will cost $8 for 24 hours and $12 for a permit. The HST will be applied on top of those fees.

Residents can also buy seven-day permits at a cost of $18.74.

The city warned that it won't issue refunds for any reason. Those reasons include the following:

the applicant supplied incorrect information (i.e., address, permit date or licence plate number)

a change in circumstances meant the permit was no longer needed

the applicant couldn't properly print the permit

The printed online permit must have readable text, maintain the layout of the permit and contain a clear bar code.

If it doesn't meet those standards, Antoniu said people run the risk of a $30 parking ticket.

A session on the city's secure web page ends after five minutes, so the city recommends people have their licence plate and credit card information available before starting.

The permits can also be purchased in person at City Hall, Etobicoke Civic Centre and East York Civic Centre.