The Municipality of Port Hope regulates parking through the Traffic and Parking By-law. Before you park, make sure to read all parking signs and look for meters to pay, if necessary. We do offer accessible parking spaces for those with accessibility needs.
Looking for parking?
This interactive Parking GIS map pinpoints the locations of parking lots, meters and accessible spots in and around the downtown.
Parking meters
It costs $1 per hour for a maximum of four hours to park in a metered parking space. We enforce metered parking Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., excluding holidays.
You do not need to pay for metered parking on Saturdays and Sundays.*
*Some exceptions apply. See our above parking map for details.
Residential on-street parking with no meters
On-street parking in residential areas are subject to restrictions. Please observe parking signs carefully to determine if and when parking is permitted.
- Be courteous to residents, pedestrians and other motorists
- Do not obstruct or park on sidewalks
- Keep 9.14m away from any intersection
- Bus stops are reserved for buses
- Be aware of winter parking regulations
- When in doubt, err on the side of caution
Maximum time limit
The maximum time limit a vehicle can be parked on any street is 72 hours unless otherwise posted.
Parking tickets
If you receive a parking ticket, you can:
- Pay your fine
- Request a Parking Ticket Review
- Take the trial option
Parking Ticket Review
You can request a Parking Ticket Review where specific circumstances may have existed at the time the ticket was issued. All other circumstances or explanations must be processed by taking the trial option. Requests must be received within 5 business days from the date of the ticket.
Request a Parking Ticket Review
A hard copy version of the form is available at the Development Team Office, located at 5 Mill Street S. For more information about having your parking ticket reviewed, contact us by phone at 905-885-2431 or by email.
The HotSpot Parking App is now available at all meters and Pay and Display machines in the Municipality of Port Hope.
The HotSpot Parking App charges users a $0.25 fee per use with the option of a monthly membership for $2 a month or an annual membership of $20. Hard copy parking tickets are still issued. They are not issued through the mobile app.
The benefits of using HotSpot include:
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A cashless interaction
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A notification via the app when your meter is going to expire
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The ability to add more time to your parking spot (up to the maximum time limit)
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A code for the area you parked in
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The ability to end your parking session at any time and get a refund for the remaining time.
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Parking and fine reminders: |
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Reminders:
^Weekends are not free at the two Pay and Display lots at the marina.
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Other Parking Considerations
Learn more about winter parking, how to rent parking meters for more than four hours, and other parking considerations.
Maximum time limit |
| The maximum time limit a vehicle can be parked on any street is 72 hours unless otherwise posted. |
Report an issue with a parking meter or pay and display unit |
| If a parking meter is not functioning, note the number on the parking meter and the street name. If a pay and display unit does not provide a parking voucher, note the parking lot location. Call us at 905-885-2431 and we will review. If the meter or pay and display unit is not functioning properly, maintenance will be arranged. |
Winter parking regulation |
| From December 1 to March 15 between the hours of 2 a.m. and 7 a.m. you cannot park your vehicle on designated snow routes. This allows for safe snow removal. If your car is left on the street during this time, it may be towed at your expense.
For a copy of the Traffic and Parking By-law, please contact us by phone at 905-885-2431 or by email. |
Parking meter rentals |
| If you need to park at a metered parking spot for more than four hours, you can rent a meter for the day. Email us to rent a parking meter. It costs $10 daily per meter plus an additional $10 cash deposit you will get back once you return the meter bag.
Meter rentals are available for:
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