The city of Calgary is facing backlash from Calgarians facing a massive increase in cost just to park in their own neighbourhoods.
An online petition titled “Petition against changes to City of Calgary residential parking permit program 2023” has garnered more than 8,000 signatures since beginning last week.
In Calgary, 11,800 households are covered by permitted parking.
The new fee structure will affect many differently, depending on what part of the city they live in and type of home they currently reside in.
Residents of a “ground-oriented dwelling” will need a residential parking permit and will be on the hook for $50 per year for their first permit, $75 per year for a second permit and $125 per year for a third permit, according to the city’s website.
Another “select permit” for Calgarians living in small multi-residential buildings and larger ones built before 1945, who will pay $75 per year.
A “market permit” for residents living in large multi-residential buildings built after 1945, who will pay $150 per month if it’s city centre, $100 per month if it’s inner city or $75 per month if it’s suburbs.
A low-income “market permit” priced at $6.25 per month is also available.
Any current permits expiring between May 23 and Sept. 30 will automatically be extended until Sept. 30 and there is no need to renew at this time.
Beginning Aug. 1, Calgarians may be able to renew or apply for and purchase a parking permit at the new fee structure.
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