Parking for People With Disabilities
As of July 1, there have been significant updates to our People with Disabilities Parking Program. Eligible residents can now apply for a disability parking space assigned to a specific person in front of their home.
KEY DETAILS:
Only new applicants or those whose current zone is five years old or older are eligible.
If approved, applicants must use their assigned space and not park elsewhere, unless their designated spot is occupied by someone else illegally.
For your convenience, the new application and informational FAQs are below:
No. These spots are license plate specific and only for the applicant who resides on the block.
The applicant can only park in this designated PWD zone, unless the space is illegally occupied by another vehicle
No, the vehicle must be registered in the applicant’s name. Exceptions will only be made for those who are under the age of 18.
The Philadelphia Parking Authority is responsible for all repairs of the parking poles that will be installed. If a pole or sign is loose or knocked down, please contact us at 215-683-9746 to arrange for necessary repairs to be completed.
The Philadelphia Parking Authority is responsible for removing the zone. If the zone is no longer needed, please contact us at 215-683-9746, and we will remove it. We will not know if the zone should be removed unless we are contacted and informed to do so. Furthermore, if the Philadelphia Parking Authority receives reports of zone abuse (i.e., cones or other objects saving the zone, jockeying of cars to save a spot on the street, etc.), a parking investigator will verify the evidence that has been obtained. Once the evidence is corroborated, the zone can and will be removed.
The City of Philadelphia technically owns this property. Contact your local City Councilperson and have them write you a letter stating that you are allowed to have a Residential Parking for People with Disabilities Zone that infringes on this property.
Apply for a Disabled Persons Parking Sign
Disabled Persons Parking Sign Application
Mail your completed form to:
Philadelphia Parking Authority
Attn: Reserved Residential Parking for People with Disabilities
701 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
If you have any questions or to request an application, please call 215-683-9746.
Report Disabled Persons Parking Zone Abuse
Disabled Persons Parking Zone Abuse Form
Eligibility
Applicant must submit a physician’s certification of disability from their treating physician, which will be reviewed and approved or denied at Moss Rehabilitation Hospital.
Terms and Fees
This program is free of charge to eligible residents. Zones are reviewed on a one to three year cycle to determine if they are still necessary.
Apply for a Person with Disability Parking Plate
Apply for a disability plate at the: Pennsylvania Driver and Vehicle Services site.
Streets Department Regulations, Ch. 4.9.1: On-Street Residential Parking for Disabled Persons
https://www.phila.gov/documents/department-of-streets-regulations/