Parking Rules

Unless otherwise signed, all streets in Burlington have a five-hour parking limit. Parking is not permitted overnight between 1 a.m. and 6 a.m.

On Sept. 1, 2016, new parking rules came into effect across the city which regulate where cars can park on city boulevards (area at the end of your driveway) and lay-bys.

The new rules do not impact neighbourhoods and streets that currently have the Neighbourhood On-Street Parking Program (NOSPP) designation.

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Shoulder Parking in Rural Burlington and near Trails

Shoulder parking is not allowed in rural areas of the City of Burlington. This is to keep you, other drivers and cyclists using these roads safe.

If you need to park in rural Burlington or near trails, here are some lots in parks you can use:

Parking Exemptions

Parking exemptions are not required until further notice. This is to allow parking enforcement staff to focus on emergency situations during COVID-19. Residents and visitors must abide by all restricted signage to ensure the safety of our community. Normally, residents and visitors may request a parking exemption for up to 15 days per calendar year and per licence plate. This will allow parking on a city street for more than five hours or overnight between 1 and 6 a.m. During construction, residents will not be required to get an exemption.

Parking Permit Requests



Residential on-street parking permit requests are not needed at this time. Please continue to follow all parking rules, laws and signage to make sure you and the community stay safe.

As of Aug. 1, Downtown Municipal Lot permits are required in all municipal parking lots.

The City of Burlington offers residential parking permits and permits for parking in downtown Burlington municipal lots.

On-Street Residential Parking Permit For some residents in Burlington, parking all the family vehicles in the space provided at their home can be a challenge. On July 11, 2016, report TS-04-16 was presented to Burlington City Council, recommending the introduction of a residential pay parking permit program for residents who have more vehicles than they can park on their own property (garage and driveway). At the July 18 meeting of Burlington City Council, the following was approved: The city's Neighbourhood On-Street Parking Program (NOSPP) will continue in the neighbourhoods (e.g. Uptown and Orchard) and streets that currently have this designation. No new applications for an NOSPP designation will be accepted.

Effective, Sept. 1, 2016, a pay permit will be available for streets in the Alton community. A limit of one permit per household will be issued. The cost for the permit will be $30 per month or $350 per year.



The pay permit will allow vehicles to park on the street 24 hours a day, not to exceed 48 hours on the same street. All other parking offences are applicable. Staff will report back to Council in one year with an update about these parking changes. View the July 18, 2016 meeting of Burlington City Council Residential Parking Permit Application Please complete the application form below and forward it to the City of Burlington by email at city@burlington.ca, by mail or in-person at Burlington City Hall, 426 Brant Street, Burlington, ON L7R 3Z6 Download the Residential Parking Permit Application Parking Permits for Downtown Municipal Parking Lot Parking permits for Burlington's municipal parking lots in downtown, can be purchased: In person: City Hall, 426 Brant Street, Burlington, ON

Email: city@burlington.ca

Renewing Parking Permits

Residential parking permits do not need to be renewed at this time. As of Aug. 1, 2020 Municipal Downtown Parking Permits are required and can be renewed online with the link below.

Please note, you will require the unique account and plate number associated with your permit.

Renew Parking Permit Online

Accessible Parking Permits

Visit Service Ontario to apply for an accessible parking permit.



Accessible parking sign guidelines

Parking Tickets

If you have received a parking ticket, you can pay your parking ticket online or by mail. Learn more about fines, appealing a parking ticket and ways to avoid future tickets.

Parking Enforcement

Learn more about parking enforcement in the City of Burlington.

Parking in Downtown Burlington

Updates to Downtown On-street Parking As of Aug. 4, 2020, regular paid parking will return to the downtown core. Downtown visitors can pay at the parking meters or use the HonkMobile app, which is highly recommended since it is a touch free way to pay. Parking is free after 6 p.m. and on weekends and holidays. Residential on-street parking permits and permits in downtown Burlington municipal lots still aren’t required until further notice, allowing parking staff to focus on emergency situations during COVID-19. Please continue to follow all parking rules, laws and signage to make sure you and the community stay safe.

Free parking in downtown Burlington is available in city lots and on-street parking spaces:

weekdays after 6 p.m.

weekends

holidays

in the month of December - Free P!