What is a Market Permit?

A Market Permit is a single Parking Zone Permit which allows residents who live in qualifying large multi-residential buildings (defined as those that have four stories or taller in height or more than 20 units that are built after 1945) to park in a Residential Parking Zone within 150 metres of their address. Only one Market Permit is allowed per qualifying residence and may only be used by the resident, it cannot be used for visitors. The permit allows parking within the zone but does not guarantee that a space will be available. Qualifying residences of large multi-residential buildings cannot have a standard Residential Parking Permit and a Market Permit at the same time. Residents can only purchase a Market Permit once all their standard Residential Parking Permits expire or are cancelled. 

To encourage off-street parking as the primary choice for residents living in RPZs. The fee for the Market Permit is priced comparable to surrounding off-street parking options. There will be a subsidized rate for the Market Permit for low-income Calgarians through the Fair Entry program. Click here for more information on the Low-Income Market Permit. 

Residents can start applying for a Market Permit now. Once an application is approved, the Market Permit will become active on the first day of the following month if payment is successful.  

To apply for a Low-Income Market Permit, residents must apply to the Fair Entry program first. Once residents are approved for the Fair Entry program, they can apply for the Low-Income Market Permit on the Residential Parking Permit System. 

Market Permit FAQs

Why was the Market Permit introduced? 

We recognize the policy changes may impact residents of large multi-residential buildings (four stories or more in height or with more than 20 dwelling units) as they will no longer be able to receive Residential Parking Permits. To reduce the impact to these residents, City Council has approved the introduction of a new permit type called the Market Permit which allows citizens who live in large multi-residential buildings to park in a Residential Parking Zone (RPZ) within 150 metres of their address

How do residents apply for a Market Permit? 
 Residents of large multi-residential buildings can start applying for a Market Permit now. Once an application is approved, the Market Permit will become active on the first day of the following month if payment is successful.  

Who is eligible for the Market Permit? 
The Market Permit is only available to residents living in qualifying large multi-residential buildings (four stories or more in height or with more than 20 dwelling units and built after 1945) in RPZs.

Your large multi-residential building may not qualify for Market Permits if:

  • Your building has a development permit that states no parking permits will be issued 

  • Your building is in an area where access to residential on-street parking permits is limited, restricted, or otherwise discouraged under a statutory plan 

  • Your building has 25% or more commercial frontage at ground level 

  • Your building is not directly adjacent to a Residential Parking Permit restriction

  • Your building has zero or a significantly reduced number of off-street parking stalls 

Please call us at 403-537-7000 to confirm whether your address is able to receive a Market Permit. Questions as to why your address isn’t eligible can be answered via calling 311.

How many Market Permits will a qualifying residence be eligible for? 

Each residence is eligible for a maximum of one Market Permit that is assigned to one licence plate that is registered to that address. The Market Permit will authorize residents to park in a RPZ within 150 metres of their residential building. These permits cannot be sold or rented. 

 

How much will the Market Permit cost?  
To encourage off-street parking as the primary choice for residents living in Residential Parking Zones. The Market Permit is priced comparable to surrounding off-street parking options. There will be a subsidized rate for the Market Permit for low-income Calgarians through the Fair Entry program. Click here for more information on the Low-Income Market Permit. 

 
 
 
 
 
 

MARKET PERMIT PRICING* 
 
 
 
 

HIGH 

(City Centre) 
 
 
 
 

MEDIUM 

(Inner City) 
 
 
 
 

LOW 

(Suburbs) 
 
 
 
 

Monthly Rate 
 
 

$150.00 
 
 

$100.00 
 
 

$75.00 
 
 
 
 

Residential Parking Zone 
 
 

C 
 
 

AAA, D, G, GG, J, K, L, LL, M, O, P, SNA, V, W, Z, ZZ 
 
 

All other zones 

  

Residential Parking Zone Map: https://maps.calgary.ca/CalgaryParking/  

Is there a subsidized rate for the Market Permit?  
Yes, residents can apply for Calgary Parking’s Low-Income Market Permit. Eligibility is based on income, residents must apply online to the Fair Entry program first. Once approved by Fair Entry, residents can then apply for the Low-Income Market Permit on the Residential Parking Permit System. Click here for more information on the Low-Income Market Permit. 

How do I apply for a Market Permit?  

  1. Log into www.MyParkingServices.com  
  2. On the left-hand side menu click Apply for Permits  
  3. In the right-hand corner click Show Help. A step-by-step guide on how to apply for your parking permits will pop up and guide you through the process.  
  4. Begin typing your address in the address search box and select your address from the drop-down menu  
  5. Select Market from the Permit Type drop-down menu and follow the prompts  
  6. Click Add Permit  
  7. Enter your licence plate, supporting documents, and payment information  
  8. Accept the Market Permit Terms and Conditions  
  9. Click Submit Permit  

You will receive an email when the status of your application has been decided. Once an application is approved, the Market Permit will become active on the first day of the following month if payment is successful. Approved permits will automatically renew monthly until cancelled and payment is taken on the first of each month.   

Parking tickets issued before the permit effective/active date will be at the registered vehicle owner’s responsibility and expense. 

After I apply for a Market Permit, can I park right away?  
No, you will receive an email when the status of your application has been decided. Once an application is approved, the Market Permit will become active on the first day of the following month if payment is successful. Approved permits will automatically renew monthly until cancelled and payment is taken on the first of each month.  

What is the payment process for a Market Permit?  
Once your application is approved, payment won’t be processed until the first of the following month. The Market Permit will become active on the first day of the following month if payment is successful. On the first of each month, you’ll be charged a monthly payment. Your Market Permit will be revoked if payment is consecutively declined. If you want to edit your payment information, please go to the Manage Permits page and click Payment Information.  

How do I renew a Market Permit?  
Market Permits automatically renew monthly if payment is successful, no action is required.  

How do I cancel a Market Permit?  
If you wish to cancel your Market Permit, please log into your account, and click Cancel Permit. After you click Cancel Permit, your Market Permit will remain active until the end of the month. (ex. If you cancel on February 7th, your permit will remain active until February 28th).  

Where can I find more information?
Find more information on the Residential Parking Permit program policy changes at Calgary.ca/rpp