Parking

The Town of Whitby regulates parking through the Traffic By-law. Learn about how we work to keep the community safe and efficient with our variety of parking options, parking tickets and short term on-street parking registration.

Winter parking

There is no overnight parking from November 1 to April 15, from 2:00A.M. to 6:00A.M. to assist with winter road maintenance. During a winter snow event please move your vehicle off the road. Parking that interferes with snow clearing operations is prohibited and you may receive a parking ticket. Vehicles parked on the street during a snow storm prevent effective snow clearing operations. The Town needs your help to keep the streets clear for snow removal.

On-street Parking Registration

Our on-street parking registration system has been upgraded to serve you better.

Create an account to register for short term temporary parking by-law exemptions.

A short term temporary parking exemption is used to allow residents to register vehicles of guests, health care workers, contractors, or other infrequent visitors for a FREE short-term parking permit. This permit exempts vehicles from the following elements of the Traffic By-law:

3 hour on-street parking limit
overnight parking (2 a.m. to 6 a.m.), subject to winter maintenance conditions

Please note: An account for on-street parking cannot be created on a private road, Regional Road or a Provincial Road.

Create an account

Having trouble? Here are step by step instructions on how to register for on-street parking.

If you have any questions, send us an email.

For large events such as weddings or large family gatherings, please contact Transportation Services two weeks in advance to arrange the appropriate parking measures.

During a winter event (Town wide road plowing/salting), all parking exemptions are cancelled to allow snow plow vehicles to safely clear the roads. Parking on the road during a snow event is prohibited.

Need to park on the street because of a Town construction project (sidewalk/boulevard repair) you still need to register to park on the street. Construction-related requests don’t count towards your annual parking pass limit (12 weeks per year for personal use).

The personal information collected on this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001. The information collected will be used by the Town of Whitby to administer the Town’s Short-Term On-Street Parking Registration Program. Questions about this collection should be directed to Transportation Services by phone at 905.430.4300 or by email at: Transportation@whitby.ca

Private Parking Lots:

Private parking lots, those not owned by the Town, may continue to enforce their own parking rules. Please ensure you read and understand the posted parking rules of where you are going to visit or shop. You may receive a ticket for parking on private property without consent if you do not follow the rules.

Conservation Area Parking (CLOCA):

Certain conservation areas in Whitby require payment to be made when accessing the parking lots. Heber Down's is one location where paid parking is in effect. An annual Parking Pass is available for $75 (HST incl.). This Pass covers parking fees and general admission (excludes Maple Syrup Festival) to all eight of Central Lake Ontario Conservation’s (CLOCA's) public Conservation Areas for a period of one year from the date of issue.

Parking fees are invested right back into our Conservation Areas (Central Lake Ontario Conservation is a non-profit organization and registered charity).

If you have any questions, please email payment@cloca.com

File a parking complaint

You can file a parking complaint by completing our Parking Services Complaint Form. Anonymous complaints are not accepted. We will follow-up to confirm details in order to resolve your concern. Please provide a detailed description of the location and identified vehicle(s) involved in the parking issue. Common parking infractions include:

parked or stopped over a sidewalk and or crosswalk (sidewalks must be 100% accessible).
parked on the street for more than 3 hours.
interfered with snow plowing/snow removal.
parked in a fire route.
parked within 3 metres of a fire hydrant.
parked in an accessible parking space without a valid permit.
parked in a signed no parking or no stopping zone.
parked a commercial vehicle in a residential zone.
parked in a way that blocks a driveway or laneway.
parked within 10 metres of an intersection a T-intersection (measured from the back of the curb radius).
parked on the street between 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. from November 1 to April 15.
parked so to block emergency vehicle access to the street.

Street parking

Smart meters on Centre Street North

You can use the Town's smart meters installed on Centre Street North between Dundas St. and Mary St. The user-friendly meters accept credit cards and coins.

Pay by phone with HonkMobile

Pay with Ease Anywhere You Are - Use HonkMobile for Municipal Parking!

Looking for a convenient way to pay for parking in Whitby or Brooklin? The HonkMobile app lets you manage your parking sessions right from your phone, eliminating the need for meter searching or rushing back to feed the meter.

Download the HonkMobile app for free from the App Store (for iPhone) or Google Play (for Android).

Here's how HonkMobile makes parking easier:

Pay by Phone Anytime, Anywhere: No more scrambling for quarters! Pay for parking directly from your phone with ease, wherever you are.
Save Time and Money: Forget waiting in line at the meter. Potentially find better parking options and avoid unnecessary meter feeding.
Park with Confidence: Start your parking session before you even arrive, or extend it remotely if needed.
Never Miss a Reminder: Receive helpful alerts 15 minutes before your parking expires to avoid unwanted tickets.

Using HonkMobile with Whitby and Brooklin Municipal Parking:

HonkMobile is fully compatible with paid on-street parking spaces and municipal parking lots throughout Whitby and Brooklin. Simply download the app from the App Store or Google Play and start using it!

Peace of Mind with HonkMobile:

While your parking time won't be displayed on the meter itself, parking enforcement officers have handheld devices to verify your HonkMobile payment.

Received a Ticket Unexpectedly?

Technical issues can arise occasionally. If you receive a parking ticket after paying with HonkMobile, email a copy of your receipt to us and we'll work to have it voided. You can also contact our Parking Services department at 905-430-4322.

Make parking a smooth experience! Download the HonkMobile app today!

Metered parking

You can use one of 274 parking meters for on-street parking spaces throughout our Downtown. Maximum parking is two hours for a rate of $1.65 per hour.

Free parking

Parking is free weekdays after 6 p.m. and on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. Please continue to respect the two hour maximum for metered parking. If you have a valid accessible parking permit, you may also park free of charge at metered spaces.

Prohibited parking hours

You are prohibited to use metered parking on Dundas St. between Brock St., Euclid St./Henry St. during the hours of 4:30 p.m. and 6 p.m.

On street parking on Mary St., between Brock St. and Byron St., is also prohibited between 7:30 a.m. and 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. This helps support traffic flow during rush hour.

From November 1 to April 15, you are prohibited to park on any road or street between the hours of 2 a.m. and 6 a.m.

There are no exemptions to these time restricted rules. Those with accessible permits are not eligible for an exemption to these rules.

Municipal parking lots

Our rate for using municipal parking lots is $1.10 per hour. You can find pay and display ticket machines in each parking lot that accept Visa, Mastercard and coins. Upon depositing either coins or inserting a credit card, a ticket is issued by the machine. The ticket is then placed face up on the car dashboard with the expiry time clearly visible. Ticket machines located in Brooklin only accept coins. Overnight parking is not permitted.

Free parking

We offer free parking every weekday after 6 p.m. and on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. Please continue to respect the three hour maximum time limit for parking lots. If you have a valid accessible parking permit displayed in your vehicle, you can park free of charge in any parking lot.

Lot locations

There are six municipal parking lots within the Town's downtown core and one in Brooklin's downtown with 90 parking spaces. These parking lots are strategically placed to allow you to shop and do business.

Leased Parking Passes

Visitors and employees can purchase monthly, semi-annual, or annual parking leases in Whitby’s municipal Parking lots. Lease parking offers use of the municipal parking lots at a discounted rate; however, a lease does not reserve a spot, and parking is still restricted by Whitby’s parking by-law which prohibits use of the municipal parking lots overnight, or for storage of vehicles and trailers. Leases are limited in number, and where high demand exists there may be no leases available, or a waitlist may exist.

If you are interested in leasing a parking space in a municipal lot, you can apply on our Permit Portal or contact Transportation Services for details.

Benefits of leased parking pass program include:

discounts for longer term leases
make renewal payments in advance before expiry date

Accessible parking permit

If you have a disability and would benefit from parking designed and located to assist with accessibility, you can apply for an accessible parking permit. Accessible parking spaces are available in the municipal parking lots. These parking spaces are marked with a posted sign. Time limits still apply, and no overnight parking is permitted.

Fine for not displaying permit

You must have a valid accessible parking permit displayed in your vehicle, and the permit holder must have been in the vehicle to use an accessible parking permit. You will be charged a minimum fine of $450 if you do not have a valid permit displayed.

Home Healthcare Worker Parking Registration

Organizations providing home health care services can apply for street registration when providing services in a client's home.

To apply for street registration as a healthcare work please complete the form: Registration Form

Approved applications will receive confirmation via email. No physical permit will be provided. Home care worker vehicles will be provided an exemption from the following Town of Whitby Traffic By-law # 1862-85, as amended regulations:
• Parked November 1 to April 15, 2:00A.M. to 6:00A.M.; and,
• Parked longer than three hours (or signed time limit, if posted otherwise).
All other parking regulations and restrictions apply.

For more information contact parking@whitby.ca

Veteran parking

We acknowledge the valuable service our veterans provide to our Country. If you are a veteran and have a vehicle displaying a veteran licence plate, you have access to free parking at on-street metered parking spaces and in municipal paid parking lots for the allotted maximum times.

School zones

To keep children safe as they travel to and from school, please avoid these parking-related offences near schools:

parking in a fire route
parking in a signed no parking or no stopping zone
parking over a sidewalk
parking in a manner that blocks a driveway or laneway

Speed enforcement in school zones is under the jurisdiction of the Durham Regional Police Service.

Operation School Zone ABCs

Operation School Zone ABCs is a school safety initiative to keep the school zone safe as more students choose to drive to and from school. We encourage parents, guardians and students driving around school property to:

A - Always obey the signs
B - Bike or walk to school
C - Co-operate to make everything go smoothly

This initiative is supported and promoted by Parking Services, Transportation Services, Durham Regional Police Services (DRPS) and Durham District School Board (DDSB) to help reduce complaints regarding:

Aggressive and dangerous driving
Vehicle congestion
Disregarding signs including no parking, no stopping and speed limits

For more information regarding enforcement please contact Parking Services at 905.430.4322.

Draft Parking Master Plan

Parking Master Plan Report
Parking Master Plan Appendix A - Consultation
Parking Master Plan Appendix B - Financial Assessment
Parking Master Plan Appendix C - Utilization
Parking Master Plan Appendix D - TDM
Parking Master Plan Appendix E - Future Needs
Parking Master Plan Appendix F - Technology
Parking Master Plan Appendix G - Policies
Parking Master Plan Appendix H - Permit

Staff reports and recommendations

View our staff reports and recommendations about the Parking Master Plan Study. If you have any questions, contact Transportation Services. The Draft Parking Master Plan report was presented to Committee of the Whole on June 25, 2020. The Parking Master Plan Status Update Report was presented at the Committee of the Whole Meeting on Monday May 13, 2019.

The purpose of the meeting was to present the Committee with a status update of the Parking Master Plan project, including information display boards shared. The report included preliminary recommendations that were presented to the public for comment at a June Public Information Centre:

Expansion of the lease parking program to certain existing/proposed on-street parking meter locations
Expansion of Municipal Lot 5 (Green Street/Colborne Street) to the east on Town owned lands to create approximately 20-25 additional parking spaces
Starting the process for a Private Public Partnership (3P) or Design-Build Operate (DBO) model for parking structure(s) within Downtown Whitby
Pilot project for on-street residential permit parking

A staff report followed the June Public Information Centre.