A special parking permit from SPARC-BC is available for people with disabilities or mobility limitations. The placard allows the person or those helping with their transportation to park in designated parking spots throughout BC.
Tips & Links
- SPARC- BC is an independent charity in BC that manages disability parking passes.
- If you have a health condition or disability that causes mobility concerns, difficulty walking, or other restrictions, you might meet the requirements for a SPARC-BC disability parking permit.
- If you have qualified for a parking permit but are unable to drive – your family caregivers or care partners who drive you and assist in your transportation can use the placard.
- Be aware that a physician is required to complete a portion of the application and this may require a physician visit in person. It is best to print off the application and take it to the visit for completion.
- If you have already had a special parking permit and have had to retire your driver’s license, you can keep the parking placard for those who drive you.
- Know that permits can be temporary or permanent. Temporary permits are valid for 1-12 months and if needed longer, you need to re-apply. Permanent permits only require you to apply once but need to be renewed every 3 years. There is a processing fee to apply for or renew a parking permit.
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