The Parking Store

Residential Parking Program

The City uses parking time limits to help manage areas with a high demand for on-street parking. Time limits help to ensure that parking spaces open up at a regular interval (usually every two-four hours) and encourage drivers who need longer-term parking to choose off-street options whenever possible.

Residents who live on streets where time limits are in effect may purchase a residential parking permit that exempts their vehicle from the posted time limits. Vehicles displaying a valid parking permit issued by Manitoba Possible may park for up to four hours in time-restricted areas. Each residential parking permit is valid for only one vehicle and is registered to that vehicle's licence plate. Each eligible household may purchase up to three residential parking permits. Residential parking permits only exempt a vehicle from posted time limits in the zone where the permit holder resides.

Permit holders are still required to obey all traffic bylaws, including all annual snow route bans, residential parking bans, and public works street work signs for spring street cleaning.

Map of residential parking permit zones

Cost of Residential Parking Permit

Please note the permits fee are non-refundable. A residential parking permit is valid only after full payment has been received. Permit applications and renewals will be valid for one year from the date of processing payment.

Permit Type	Annual Fee	Permit Term
1st permit sold per household	$51	1 year from permit processing date
2nd permit sold per household	$77	1 year from permit processing date
3rd permit sold per household	$205	1 year from permit processing date

All outstanding balances (e.g. permit fees) and any fines on which the City is entitled to take collection action must be paid in full prior to the issuance or renewal of a residential parking permit.

Required Documentation

Item 1: Identification

A valid driver's licence or other government-issued ID is acceptable. This identification must list your current residential address. Expired ID cards and Manitoba health cards are not accepted.

Government-issued IDs from out of province are accepted, but a Proof of Residence would be required to show your current Manitoba address. Please see the Additional Documentation section below for more information.  

Item 2: Valid Vehicle Registration

Always submit your valid Vehicle Registration (blue side) and your Certificate of Insurance (white side). If submitting a copy online, please ensure both the blue and white sides are included in the photo, and that the image is clear and legible before sending. Your vehicle must not be insured under Layup, Storage, or Dealer insurance.

• If the vehicle is not registered under applicant's name: The registered vehicle owner or legal vehicle owner must provide a signed and dated letter authorizing the applicant's primary care and control of the vehicle, and the letter must include the licence plate number.
• If the vehicle is registered to a company: Please see the Additional Documentation section below for more information.
• The WPA will accept valid out-of-province Vehicle Registrations. Residents are responsible for ensuring their insurance policy allows them to park on-street in other provinces. Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) requires residents living in Manitoba for more than three months to register their vehicle with MPI.

Please see example Vehicle Registration and Insurance Certificate below:

Sample Registration

Item 3: Additional Documentation

Further documentation may be required if you are a dual citizen, student, or if the vehicle is registered to a business.

If...	Additional Documentation
You're a dual citizen, have multiple residences, or your ID address does not match application address	Proof of residence, such as a piece of recently dated mail (ex. a utilities bill or credit card statement or a current signed and dated rental agreement) to confirm you reside at the address listed on the application.
Your vehicle is registered to a business	Recently dated letter on company letterhead – stating the vehicle is required to be taken home from work, including the applicant's home address within a residential parking permit zone and vehicle licence plate. Out-of-province Vehicle Registrations are accepted. It is the responsibility of the business to ensure their insurance provides the appropriate coverage.
You're a student from out of town	Proof of residence displaying both the applicant's name and home address, such as a current rental agreement, recently dated mail such as a utilities/phone bill or bank/credit card statement, or a letter on the school's letterhead confirming you are a student at the school and indicating the address of housing (Item 3) One of the following indicating proof of enrolment issued by the educational institution: Current school semester timetable Enrolment letter confirming you are a current student Current student identification with program expiry date

Applying for and Renewing a Residential Parking Permit

Online

Each applicant is required to have a unique email address, and payment for online applications can only be processed using a credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover). Your permit will not be active until payment has been processed.

If you are a new applicant, or if our system shows the number of permits issued to your residence *has* changed since your last renewal:

• WPA's Permits Department will call you once your application has been reviewed and approved to collect payment. WPA will make up to three call attempts before sending a letter with alternative payment options.
• If you miss our call, please leave one voicemail including your name, licence plate, reason for calling, and preferred callback time.
• Voicemails without clear details will not be returned.
• Processing payment for your application over the phone remains the fastest way to complete your permit.

If you are renewing your permit and our system shows the number of permits issued to your residence has *not* changed since your last renewal:

• You will receive an email letter once your application has been reviewed and approved, with instructions on how to pay online. Please check your Junk Mail as this email comes from a No Reply address.
• Once logged into the online permit system, select Permits from the top-left dropdown, then click View Your Permits. Select your permit, click Add to Basket, then go to the basket on the top-right corner to complete payment.
• To reset your password:
  • Go to the site and enter your email address.
  • You will receive a new email with a reset password link (please check your Junk Mail if needed).
  • Click the link, create a new password, and log in again.

Mail

The following documents must be included in mailed applications:

• A completed application form, which can be found below
  • A valid email address on the permit application so a permit confirmation email can be sent out once the permit has been processed, indicating the permit has been approved.
• A cheque or money order only, payable to the City of Winnipeg
• All other required documents in the Required Documentation section

Send completed applications and payments to:

The Parking Store
495 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R3B 2E4

In person

Licence Plate Changes

You can update the licence plate linked to your permit by completing the Licence Plate Registration form below and submitting it to the Winnipeg Parking Authority. Please note that only vehicles with a valid permit are exempt from time limits in your residential parking zone.

Licence plate changes require a minimum of 1 business day for processing.

Cancelling a Parking Permit

If you have moved or no longer require your residential permit, you must provide a completed residential parking permit cancellation form the WPA offices at 495 Portage Avenue.

Visit our FAQs for more information pertaining to residential permits.

Visitor Residential Parking Permits

Permits are available from the WPA for visitors staying at your residence for a minimum of three days up to a maximum of 30 days. Each visitor permit is valid for only one vehicle and no residence may have more than two valid visitor permits at a time.

Visitor residential parking permits are sold to the applicable resident, not the visitor using the permit.

As a valid residential parking permit holder, you will be required to provide the following as documentation:

• Visitor's vehicle registration

Short term visitors

Visitors staying fewer than three days may be eligible for a lifting of on-street parking restrictions rather than a visitor residential parking permit. Requests for visitors staying less than three days should be directed to 311.

Cost:

Residential permit holders may receive a complimentary visitor permit for a period of up to two weeks. Visitor permits valid for more than two weeks, up to the maximum of 30 days, are $5.00 including GST and are non-refundable.

Residents without a Residential Permit:

Visitor residential parking permits are sold to the applicable resident, not the visitor using the permit. If you live in a residential parking permit zone but do not have your own residential parking permit, you will be required to confirm your home address before being issued a visitor permit for your guest. The following documentation will be required:

• Your valid government-issued ID showing your current address (e.g. a driver's licence)

Residential Parking Zones

Residential Zone Boundaries
Find Your Zone

Residential Permit Area Maps
Updated as of April 2026, unless noted on map
Note: a residential permit will not be granted in areas where paid parking was in place prior to 2009. These areas are identified on the residential permit area maps, as identified on the map legends.
Assiniboia	Map
Cathedrale	Map
Centennial	Map
Central Park	Map
Crescentwood	Map
Daniel McIntyre	Map
East Kildonan	Map
Fort Garry	Map
Fort Richmond	Map
Fort Rouge	Map
HSC	Map
Maples	Map
North Broadway	Map
North Exchange	Map
North Main	Map
South Broadway	Map
St Boniface	Map
St James	Map
St Vital	Map
Transcona	Map
Tuxedo	Map
West Broadway	Map
West End	Map
Wolseley	Map

Where to Go

All Types of Permits	Hours
495 Portage Avenue	Hours of Operation