Parking Permits

COVID-19 Update:

• The City has suspended enforcement of prohibitions against overnight street parking, and cancelled the Temporary Parking Permit program. Residents can now park overnight on streets without the need to purchase a permit provided vehicles are parked in accordance with other parking rules posted on the Parking page.
• The City has suspended enforcement of the 3 hour maximum on-street parking regulation which applies between 6 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• The City has suspended enforcement of parking regulations in school zones (this includes Monday to Friday restrictions on stopping, parking and standing within 500 metres of schools). 
• Until further notice, all in-person Screening Review appointments will be conducted by phone interview.

Lake Wilcox Park Paid Parking

The City is implementing paid parking at Lake Wilcox Park. This is expected to launch in July 2020.

Richmond Hill residents will be able to obtain a free permit to park at Lake Wilcox Park. To be notified when residents can obtain a free permit online, please subscribe to this webpage by clicking "Receive Email Updates" below. 

Temporary Parking Permits

The City of Richmond Hill allows for a maximum of 50 temporary parking permits per address, per year. A temporary parking permit costs $5 plus HST. This single permit covers parking from 12 a.m. midnight to 11:59 p.m. on the date for which it is purchased.

Residents can obtain free temporary parking permits for a maximum of three cars, for up to five days per year to facilitate driveway works. The permits can be obtained by contacting Parking Control at 905-771-8860 at least one week in advance of the start of work.

Richmond Hill residents and guests can buy a temporary parking permit online at any time (registration and login required).

Buy temporary parking permit

You can also buy a temporary parking permit in-person (with proof of your address) from Parking Control (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) at:

225 East Beaver Creek Road, 3rd floor
Richmond Hill, ON L4B 3P4

Terms and Conditions

Be aware of the following terms and conditions when you use a temporary parking permit:

• Permits are not valid for on-street parking when a Winter Event is declared. Visit and subscribe to RichmondHill.ca/WinterUpdates to find out the status of Winter Events.
• During a Winter Event, and when winter operations activities are ongoing, permits are valid for parking in city parking lots listed below.
• Permits are non-refundable and can't be transferred to another vehicle.
• Permits must be clearly displayed on the vehicle’s dash.
• Permits excuse parking time limits only. All other parking rules still apply.
• A permit is valid from 12 a.m. (midnight) to 11:59 p.m. of the date for which it is purchased.
• A maximum of 50 permits can be purchased for each address per year.
• Permits can be purchased for licensed, personal use motor vehicles (including motorcycles, scooters, vans, panel trucks, pick-up trucks) and taxi cabs.
• Permits cannot be purchased for commercial vehicles other than taxi cabs (including any vehicle greater than 5.2 m in length or with a gross weight of more than 3,000 kg).
• Permits cannot be purchased for campers, camper-trailers, recreational vehicles, motor homes, trailers, boats or other vehicles mounted on trailers.

Alternative Parking During Snow Removal

Permit holders can use some public parking lots during snow removal. Remember to display your permit clearly on your vehicle's dash. Spaces are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Available parking lots during snow removal include:

Frequently Asked Questions