Parking
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Some City rates and fees changing January 1
Guelph, Ont., December 22, 2025 – On January 1, 2026, rates and fees for some City services and programs will increase. For 2026, user fees will increase by an average of 2.25% compared to 2025 rates. The changes reflect the City’s Council-adopted 2026 budget. Check the 2026 rates, fees and charges guide for a full list of the rates and the changes with the effective…
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City parking lots and parkades will require payment 24 hours a day, 7 days a week beginning January 1
Guelph, Ont., December 17, 2025 – As the result of a Council decision during the 2026 budget update, City-owned lots and parkades will require payment 24 hours a day, 7 days a week beginning January 1, 2026. Free 2-hour on-street parking, special event parking, and monthly permit parking will not be affected by this transition.…
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City of Guelph modernizes parking for improved ease and accessibility
Gates to be removed by November 2 Guelph, Ont., October 27, 2025 – The City of Guelph will modernize parking infrastructure to improve accessibility and make the parking experience more convenient and efficient for residents and visitors. By November 2, 2025, all gates will be removed from municipal parking lots and parkades as the City…
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City of Guelph introduces new online parking portal
Parking modernization will improve customer service and reduce administrative costs Guelph, Ont., Aug 5, 2025 – The City of Guelph has launched a new digital parking portal giving permit holders the ability to manage both individual permits and bulk permits (where users register plates on behalf of another driver) online rather than by contacting the…
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NEW – no more gates at all city owned lots and parkades
Guelph is updating all parking lots and parkades so you can get in and out of City parking lots faster and easier, whether you have a permit or not.
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City of Guelph moves to an Administrative Penalty System to dispute parking violations
On May 1, 2025, the City of Guelph moved to an Administrative Penalty System (APS) for parking infractions. Under this system, you will no longer have to dispute a parking ticket through the Provincial Offences Court. Instead, you will be able to request a review of a parking penalty with a Screening Officer. By moving…
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Some City rates and fees changing January 1
Guelph, Ont., December 23, 2024 – On January 1, 2025, rates and fees for some City services and programs will increase. Check the 2025 rates, fees and charges guide for a full list of the rates and the changes with the effective date of change. The changes are part of the Council-adopted 2025 Budget Confirmation. …
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Your road map to a safe and ticket-free parking experience
Guelph, Ont., August 28, 2024 – Back-to-school is upon us again with challenges that include higher traffic in school neighbourhoods. We can all do our part to ensure a happy and safe school year by walking and biking to school safely, parking in designated areas only and slowing down near schools. Where to park If…