Residents in Milton can apply for short-term and extended parking exceptions for street parking. 

If you need a permit to place a storage bin on the street, please visit our Roadway Permits page to apply for a Road Occupancy Permit.

Short-term parking exceptions

You can request a short-term parking exception if you or a guest needs to park on the street for more than five hours or between 2-6 a.m.

  • You can request up to 25 exceptions per license plate each year.

Apply for a Short-Term Parking Exception

Extended parking exceptions

You can request an extended parking exception between April 15 and Nov. 14.

  • Exceptions are not available between Nov. 15 and April 15.
  • During this time you can still use your 25 standard exceptions.

To qualify, you must:

  • Use (or have booked) all 25 regular exceptions for all vehicles belonging to the home
  • Park a vehicle in your garage
  • Apply five business days before the requested start date

Please note: During winter storms, the Town may suspend parking exceptions. Vehicles that interfere with snow-clearing may be ticketed or towed at the owner's expense. 

Apply for an Extended Parking Exception

Special vehicle parking exceptions

Special parking exceptions are for large vehicles such as:

  • Vehicles longer than 6.7 metres or taller than 2.6 metres
  • School buses
  • Commercial buses or coaches
  • Moving trucks

Requests are accepted from April 15 to Nov. 14. They are not available between Nov. 15 and April 15.

You may still use your 25 standard exceptions during this time.

Please note: During winter storms, the Town may suspend parking exceptions. Vehicles that interfere with snow-clearing may be ticketed or towed at the owner's expense. 

Apply for a Special Vehicle Parking Exception

Parking exception terms and conditions 

Street parking exceptions allow temporary on-street parking when:

  • Your driveway is under repair
  • You are hosting out-of-town guests
  • You are hosting a special event

Exceptions allow parking beyond the five-hour limit and between 2 and 6 a.m. All other parking by-laws still apply.

  • Application fees are non-refundable
  • Exceptions can be cancelled at any time
  • Please only apply if you meet all the conditions listed 

Ineligible vehicles

Parking exceptions will not be granted for:

  • Commercial vehicles over 6.7 metres long or 2.6 metres high 
  • School buses or commercial coaches
  • Derelict or unlicensed vehicles
  • Vehicles with expired stickers
  • Immobile trailers

Snow clearing

During snow clearing operations, the Town of Milton has the right to suspend street parking exceptions. Parking exceptions obtained online are null and void during snow clearing operations. Your vehicle is never permitted to obstruct snow removal. Visit the Town's Twitter and Facebook pages for regular updates. 

Paying or disputing a parking ticket

You can pay your ticket:

  • Online 
  • In person at Town Hall, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 

If you receive a parking ticket after obtaining a street parking exception, please contact us within 24 hours. Failure to contact us within 24 hours may result in your ticket not being reviewed.