Parking Permits

COVID-19 Update:

• All on-street parking regulations including school zone, 3 hour maximum and overnight parking restrictions are now being enforced. If you need to park on the street for longer than 3 hours or overnight, you can purchase a Temporary Parking Permit through the Parking and By-law Portal (Please use one of the following web browsers: Chrome, Firefox or Microsoft Edge).

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 to facilitate driveway work for a maximum of three cars for up to five days per year. 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

Terms and Conditions

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

• Temporary Parking Permits are valid for on-street parking only.
• 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.

Lake Wilcox Park Resident Parking Permits

Parking by permit only is in effect at Lake Wilcox Park parking lots from April 1 to September 30 of each year. Parking permits are not required to use the park parking lots from October 1 to March 30 – parking is free at this time. Free resident parking permits are valid for one season and residents can obtain their new permits each year starting in March. 

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