Residential Parking Permits

The RPP program is changing based on the Residential Parking Policy changes approved by Council. In the updated program, different permit types are issued based on the building type for which the resident is applying. 

As of May 23, 2023:

If any current permits expire between May 23 - September 30, 2023 and it hasn’t been renewed:

• The permits will automatically be extended until September 30, 2023 and there is no need to renew at this time.  
• Starting August 1, 2023, residents may be able to renew or apply for and purchase a parking permit at the new fee structure.  

If any current permits expire after September 30, 2023:  

• 60 days before the permit expires, residents may be able to renew and purchase a permit. 
• If a resident’s building permit eligibility has changed, they can apply and purchase a new permit once their permits expire. 

What permit type is my address eligible for?

If you live in a small multi-residential or pre-1945 large multi-residential building, the Select Permit will be available on August 1, 2023. Until then, continue to apply for your standard Residential Parking Permit(s) and Visitor Permit(s).

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Residential Parking Permit Fees

On August 1, 2023, a new fee structure for all parking permits will be introduced. Until then, there is only a fee to obtain a Market Permit or Low-Income Market Permit. The Select Permit will also be available on August 1, 2023. 

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

Why do parking permits have a fee now? 
On-street parking/curbside parking is public space managed by The City of Calgary for all Calgarians. As with all street parking in Calgary, managing parking demand and encouraging the sharing of public space is the primary goal, not to generate revenue. Though The City has modernized permits and enforcement in Residential Parking Zones to cut costs, the Residential Parking Permit program operates at a financial loss. By introducing new permit fees, the costs of administering the program will be recovered, thus contributing to the overall parking revenue allocation back into The City. This, in turn, provides an increased opportunity for surplus parking revenue, which is directly invested in community improvements through the Parking Revenue Reinvestment Program.
 
How were the 2023 parking permit fees decided? 
City Council approved the 2023 parking permit fees to achieve long-term financial sustainability of the Residential Parking Permit program. The 2023 parking permit fees were determined as the best possible fee structure to recover the cost of administering the Residential Parking Permit program while remaining comparable to other residential parking programs in the country. Managing the costs of parking permits encourages residents to consider off-street parking options as well as other transportation options, while balancing the need for providing convenient parking options for Calgarians who need to drive.