BIA Residential Permit Parking

Residential Parking Permits are now available for purchase in Downtown Paris for eligible property owners and tenants.

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About the program

The Residential BIA Parking Permit program provides eligible property owners and tenants in the downtown Paris BIA area with the opportunity to purchase a parking permit.

Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
Applications will be reviewed by staff to confirm eligibility.
Applicants will be notified when their application has been approved.
Once an application is approved, payment can be made in person at the Paris Customer Service Office (66 Grand River St. N) or Burford Administration Office (26 Park Ave, Burford) or via secure link which will be provided upon request.
A permit costs $120.00 per month (+HST). Permits are also available on a quarterly basis.
Applications received after the 5th business day from the beginning of the month will be pro-rated.
The permit process is designed to run from the 1st of every month to the last day of the month.
If spaces are not paid for at least 30 days before the start of the month/quarter, they will be made available to others. For example, payments to cover the month of July parking period must be received by June 1.
Email bylawenforcement@brant.ca for more information

Parking Locations

Parking permits will provide up to 20 designated parking spaces across two municipal parking lots:

Lot # 3 (Cenotaph lot, 2 Grand River Street N) – Up to 10 spaces
Lot #11 (28 Mechanic St.) – Up to 10 spaces

Residential BIA Parking Permit

Available to eligible residents who live within the Paris Business Improvement Area and meet program requirements.

Residential BIA Parking Permit Eligibility and Guidelines

Residents living within the Downtown Paris BIA (Business Improvement Area) who have a demonstrated a need for a permit such as not having a driveway or access to parking may be eligible for a permit.

Each household can apply for one permit (linked to a maximum of two registered vehicles).
Permit holders will have an assigned space available 24/7 (weekdays and weekends).
Permits must be clearly displayed.
No visitor passes and permits are not transferable.
Large/oversized vehicles are not permitted.
Snow removal and maintenance requirements will apply.

To apply for a Residential BIA Parking Permit, please submit an online application below.

Apply Here

Residential BIA Owner Parking Permit

Available to residential property owners to temporarily obtain for untenanted units. This provides flexibility during leasing or purchase transitions for both existing and new dwelling units.

View the County of Brant Council Report on this program.

Residential BIA Owner Parking Permit Eligibility and Guidelines

Proof that units are legally registered, appropriately zoned, and intended for residential occupancy.
Documentation demonstrating the unit is currently untenanted (affidavit or vacancy declaration).
Permits valid for up to 12 months; non-renewable unless the unit remains legitimately untenanted.
Permits shall only be issued to Applicants who own a residential property within the boundaries of the Paris Business Improvement Area on a first come first served basis.
One permit and space will be issued to the landowner.
Additional landowner permit spaces will remain open to the public until such time the property is tenanted, and a residential parking permit is issued.
Two license plates may be registered per permit to a BIA landowner.
Changes must be submitted in writing or in person.
Permits and associated fees are non-transferable.
Permits are intended only for maintenance/construction, or transitional leasing/sales periods and not for long-term storage or speculative purposes.
Misuse (e.g., subletting, falsifying eligibility, using a permit for commercial storage) may result in immediate revocation and one-year ineligibility.
Permit availability may be reduced or suspended if demand exceeds supply.
The number of eligible permit spaces is not to exceed the number of vacant units.
Permits may only be issued for standard passenger vehicles (no commercial or oversized vehicles).
The Applicant must demonstrate a need for the permit.

To apply for a Residential Owner BIA Parking Permit, please submit an online application below.

Apply Here

Enforcement

Parking enforcement will be in effect from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm, Monday to Sunday. A $110.00 fine may be issued for unauthorized parking in permit-only spots. You can lodge a complaint with By-law Enforcement online.
Please contact the OPP at 1.888.310.1122 for after-hours requests for enforcement.

This pilot project will help determine the actual need for residential parking permits in Downtown Paris and guide future parking solutions.

View the Parking Bylaw