ADA Accessible Parking in Philadelphia – The Philadelphia Parking Authority.

Accessible On-Street Parking in Philadelphia

We’re committed to making sure accessible parking is available where it’s needed most. Here’s what you should know:

Accessible parking spaces are located as close as possible to schools, government buildings, hospitals, medical centers, cultural institutions, and recreational facilities.
In residential areas, accessible parking is provided according to Section 3354(d) of the Vehicle Code, 75 Pa. C.S. § 3354(d), and any updates to it. Click below to apply for a residential disabled persons parking zone.

Below is an interactive map of all spaces in Center City that are reserved parking for disabled persons. Please remember to always check the parking signs before you park to ensure you’re in a permitted space.

On each side of every hundred block with metered parking, there will be at least one accessible parking space near an accessible curb ramp. These spaces are clearly marked with accessibility signs.
Only vehicles with a valid disabled person plate or placard or a severely disabled veteran’s plate or placard may park in these spaces. The person the vehicle is transporting must have a disability or be a severely disabled veteran.
Vehicles displaying the proper credentials mentioned above can park for an extra 60 minutes beyond the maximum time limit. However, all other parking rules and regulations still apply.

If you’re driving a vehicle equipped with a wheelchair lift and are transporting a person with a disability or a severely disabled veteran, you can park without time limits and without paying any kiosk fees on streets where parking is allowed but limited by time. Again, all other parking prohibitions must be followed.
For those who qualify, you can contact our Planning and Analysis Department to obtain an optional virtual parking permit to help ensure your vehicle will not be ticketed.

To use accessible parking spaces, ensure your vehicle prominently displays valid disabled persons or severely disabled veteran’s plates or parking placards.
Only vehicles legally bearing a disabled parking permit or disabled license plate and used to transport a disabled person can park in accessible spaces.
There are penalties for parking in an accessible space without a proper permit or for misusing a permit. This includes parking in a space without transporting the person the permit was issued for or using a counterfeit permit.

We’re here to help you navigate parking in Philadelphia. If you have any questions or need assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact us.