Accessible parking in ramps and lots

All City-owned or managed parking lots and ramps offer accessible parking. Each facility sets its own rates. For information about accessible parking and fees, contact MPLS Parking at:

• 612-343-7275
• info@MPLSParking.com

We also encourage private lots and ramps to offer accessible parking options that meet state standards.

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Accessible parking at metered spaces

Vehicles with disability plates or certificates may park for free at some parking meters. Some meters allow you to park beyond the normal time limit.

No vehicles, even those with disability plates or certificates, can park at metered spaces in some situations, including:

• Rush hour restrictions
• Snow emergencies
• Street sweeping
• Hooded meter restrictions

Accessible parking and transfer zones

If you need an accessible parking or transfer zone in front of your residence or business, you can apply to have signs installed.

Accessible zones are not exclusive

If the City of Minneapolis installs signs for an accessible parking or transfer zone in front of your residence or business, anyone with disability plates or a certificate can park or transfer in the zone. It will not be exclusive to you or any other person.

Parking zones and transfer zones are different

The application form is the same for both zones, but parking and transfer zones are not the same.

• Accessible parking zone – Anyone with disability license plates or a certificate can park in the space.
• Accessible transfer zone – Can be used to drop off or pick up a disabled person and load or unload their equipment or personal items. No one can park in the space, whether or not they have disability plates or a certificate.
  • See Code of Ordinance 478.840

Who can apply

You can apply for an accessible parking or transfer zone if you are a:

• Resident and you or a relative who lives with you has disability license plates or a certificate (If you’re a renter, you’ll need the property owner’s signature)
• Business owner and you, one or more employees, or one or more customers have disability license plates or a certificate

You can submit your application by email to the Accessible Parking Program team.

Contact the Accessible Parking Program team

Apply for a residential or commercial accessible zone

You must tell us when the accessible zone is no longer needed

The property owner is responsible for informing Parking Services in writing when they no longer need the accessible parking or transfer zone. For example, if the person needing the accessible zone moves or their certificate expires and is not reissued.

Disability license plates or certificate application

You must have disability license plates or a disability certificate in order to apply for an accessible parking or transfer zone. The City of Minneapolis does not issue disability license plates or certificates. 

To find out how to apply for state-issued disability license plates or certificates, please contact:

Hennepin County Service Center or call 612-348-8240

Minnesota Department of Public Safety or call 651-296-6911