Looking for parking in Perth? We’ve got you covered! From free on-street parking to easy-to-find municipal lots, we make it simple to enjoy all that downtown has to offer. Check out the map of parking options, find out how to pay a ticket, and browse our FAQs for everything you need to know.
Municipal Parking Options
Enjoy two hours of FREE on-street parking in the Perth Business Improvement Area (highlighted in purple), and if you’re staying longer, follow the green "P" signs to our convenient municipal lots (highlighted in grey).
Parking Information
Convenient parking options are available in our four downtown lots for $1.00 per hour. Parking is free on weekends, statutory holidays, and on weekdays after 5 p.m.
Our pay and display machines accept multiple payment methods, making it easy and convenient to pay for your spot;
Parking Lot Passes (Monthly or Annual)
You can buy parking lot passes at Town Hall or online, with prices varying by lot.
Monthly passes are available from the 16th of the preceding month until the 15th of the current month and are not pro-rated
Monthly Rates:
A limited number of annual passes are available for the Wilson Street Parking Lot and Tay Basin Parking Lot. Yearly passes are sold from January through December, expiring on December 31st of the current year and are pro-rated on a monthly basis.
Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations
There are Level 2 EV charging stations available in the Tay Basin Parking Lot on Colbourne Street. Standard parking rates apply.
For details about other EV charging stations in Perth and the surrounding area, visit ChargeHub to search by location, type of charging station, and more.
Overnight Winter Parking Restrictions
If I have an accessible parking permit do I have to pay to park?
People with an accessible parking permit can park for free in Perth’s parking lots for up to 4 hours and at street meters for up to 2 hours. The permit does not allow illegal parking. For more details, contact By-law Enforcement at 613-267-3311 ext. 2245.
Can I move to a new location within my two hours of free parking within the free parking area?
You can move your vehicle to a different spot in the Business Improvement Area (BIA) within two hours, but this doesn’t reset the time limit. Your vehicle can’t return to the free BIA parking area for five hours from when it was first parked. The Town of Perth and the Downtown Heritage BIA provide the Complimentary Parking Program.
For stays longer than two hours, use one of the nearby parking lots. All lots have an 8-hour limit. Find municipal parking lots on this map or contact the By-law office at 613-267-3311 ext. 2245.
Can I appeal a parking ticket?
Yes, parking ticket appeals can be submitted online.
It is every driver’s responsibility to ensure their vehicle is legally parked and to understand the parking rules and regulations in the area. While certain circumstances may warrant "special consideration," the following situations do not excuse illegal parking;
"I didn't read the sign"
"I was only there for a minute"
"I had my flashers on"
"I didn't see the meter"
"I didn't know it was illegal"
What do you mean I am parked? I am only stopped.
Our Traffic and Parking By-law No. 3961 defines "park or parking" as a "the standing of a vehicle, whether occupied or not, except when standing temporarily for the purpose of and while actually engaged in loading or unloading merchandise or passengers."
Why isn't there a ten-minute parking area for dropping off or picking up patients at the hospital?
Parking at the hospital is managed by the hospital itself. For more information, please contact them at 613-264-0638.
Can I purchase a day-long parking pass?
Daily parking costs $1.00 per hour, and permits are available for longer stays. You can also get monthly or special event passes for municipal lots. For more information, contact Amanda Noël at 613-267-3311 ext. 2239, or the By-law Office at ext. 2245.
Where does the money from parking tickets go?
Revenue from parking tickets helps cover the costs of parking by-law enforcement, as well as maintenance and improvements for parking lots. For more details, contact Amanda Noël at 613-267-3311 ext. 2239.
I feel I have been unfairly treated by the By-law Officers. Who can I speak to about my situation?
If you feel you were unfairly treated by a By-law Officer, please contact the Director of Legislative Services, Amanda Noël, at 613-267-3311 ext. 2239.
Contact Us
Town of Perth
Town Hall
80 Gore Street East
Perth, Ontario
K7H 1H9
Telephone: (613) 267-3311
Fax: (613) 267-5635
Email
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