Checked October 14, 2026

Residential, visitor and monthly parking permits in St. John’s

St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

Residential, visitor and monthly parking permits in St. John’s. Downtown St.

Key information

Downtown St. John’s residents without off-street parking can apply for a residential permit at $27.50 annually. Visitor, temporary, business and contractor permits have separate conditions. The city also lists seven public monthly commercial-permit locations.

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Key facts and next steps

Residential, visitor and monthly parking permits in St. John’s. Facts checked October 14, 2026.
Question	Answer
Who can apply for a residential parking permit?	A downtown resident without off-street parking. The city permits one per vehicle and charges $27.50 annually. A permit does not guarantee a space outside the resident's home.
How does a visitor permit work?	One visitor permit is available per residential dwelling for $35.75 annually. It is usable only on its issued street, rather than any residential-permit street across downtown.
Which monthly public permit locations are listed?	City Hall level 5, Gower Street, Queens Road, Central Street, Plymouth Road, Water Street East and Prince Street Lot. The full price comparison and mapped locations appear below.

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Your next steps

Residential, visitor and monthly parking permits in St. John’s

Check eligibility
Residential permits serve downtown residents without off-street parking.
Match the address
Your licence and vehicle registration must show the requested street address.
Apply for the right permit
If you have just moved, ask about the city’s usually two-week temporary permit.

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Choose the correct permit

Who can apply for a residential parking permit?

A downtown resident without off-street parking. The city permits one per vehicle and charges $27.50 annually. A permit does not guarantee a space outside the resident's home.

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What address must the vehicle documents show?

The driver's licence and vehicle registration must show the street address for which the permit is requested. Prepare matching documents rather than using a different mailing address without contacting Access St. John's.

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What if I just moved and my documents are not updated?

The city describes a usually two-week temporary permit. Return to Access St. John's with updated documents to obtain the residential permit. The temporary period is not an unlimited substitute for changing the address records.

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Prepare vehicle and address documents

How does a visitor permit work?

One visitor permit is available per residential dwelling for $35.75 annually. It is usable only on its issued street, rather than any residential-permit street across downtown.

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Can a business in a residential-permit area apply?

A business without off-street parking can apply for one permit at $27.50 annually. This category is different from a general public monthly commercial permit.

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What applies to contractors working on a property?

The city allows a permit for each vehicle owned by a person working at the property, at $27.50 per vehicle. It is for the construction period and the residential permitted area, not a year-round unrestricted work permit.

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Monthly options and application

Which monthly public permit locations are listed?

City Hall level 5, Gower Street, Queens Road, Central Street, Plymouth Road, Water Street East and Prince Street Lot. The full price comparison and mapped locations appear below.

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Can a monthly commercial permit cover several vehicles?

The page says the permit can be shared between up to five vehicles and requires vehicle registration. Ask the city about the actual use; the source does not say five vehicles can occupy spaces simultaneously under one permit.

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How do I submit the application?

Use the online portal, email access@stjohns.ca or visit the first-floor Access Centre at 10 New Gower Street, Monday-Friday 8 am to 4 pm. The city arranges payment once approved.

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What if a residential permit is lost?

The source says replacement is at full cost to the resident. A lost permit is not a reason to assume free replacement or unrestricted parking while waiting; ask Access St. John's for the correct replacement process.

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