About the Parking Permit Program for People with Disabilities

SPARC BC is located at 4445 Norfolk Street, Burnaby BC, V5G 0A7

  • We do not accept cash. Interac, cheque, money order or credit cards are accepted.
  • You can download an application, or we can mail you one, phone: 604-718-7744
  • If this is your first parking permit, you need to have your doctor's signature on the form

SPARC BC has been issuing parking permits for people with disabilities since 1984. Over 100,000 people rely on us. The Parking Permit Program is one way SPARC BC works to create a just and healthy society for all.

 

Application Forms

Application for Individuals

STEP 1 Download & Print

Click Parking Permit Application to download the PDF. SPARC BC can also send you a printed form. Just phone 604-718-7744

STEP 2 Get your Doctor's Signature

Fill in your form and have your doctor fill in the appropriate section and sign it.

Step 3 Return Form to SPARC BC

Mail or deliver the completed form to the SPARC BC office. Please ensure it is signed by you and your doctor! We cannot accept faxed applications, as the original signatures of the applicant and doctor are required before we can process the form.

 

Application for Organizations

Some organizations that regularly transport people with mobility impairments qualify for a parking permit for people with disabilities that allows them to park in designated accessible parking zones.

 

Click Parking Permit Application for Organizations to download the form.

 

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When downloading the form use the "Save" operation, rather than "Open". This will save the file directly to your computer and you will be able to open it from there.

Parking Permit

Parking Permit Issues in the News

Play by the Rules

So many people wonder - how can we stop the abuse of accessible parking spaces? Sadly, many offenders are legitimate permit holders who misuse their permit. Please know the rules and play by them!

A person commits an offense under Division 38 of the Motor Vehicles Act pertaining to Disabled Persons' Parking Permits if he or she:

 

  • Makes a false statement on an application;

  • Mutilates, defaces, or alters a permit

  • Lends or transfers a permit to another person, whether or not that person is disabled

  • Continues to use their permit past the expiry date

  • Stops, leaves standing, or parks in a designated accessible parking zone but is not transporting a person with a disability, yet displays a valid parking permit

  • Stops, leaves standing, or parks in a designated accessible parking zone a vehicle that does not display a valid parking permit, or a permit of similar nature issued by another jurisdiction