Apply for a parking zone for valet service

Last updated February 10, 2023

Are you a business owner who would like to provide clients with valet service? Here’s how to apply for a parking zone for valet service in Montreal.

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You can obtain parking spaces to use for a valet service. In some cases, the borough may designate spaces that are common to multiple establishments.

Conditions 

  • Vehicles should not be stopped for more than five minutes between 6 p.m. and 3 a.m.
  • For valet parking, the walking distance from the parking lot to the restaurant must be five minutes or less
  • Valet parking is not permitted on the street
  • Street maintenance signage has priority over valet parking signage

Information to provide

  • Documents showing that you have access to off-street parking near your restaurant, such as a lease for parking spaces in a private lot (with an operating permit)
  • Sketch showing the exact location of the parking lot and the route from the restaurant to the parking lot and back
  • Maximum capacity of the business
  • Number of reserved parking spaces
  • Average duration of a meal for two or four people
  • Opening and closing hours of the restaurant
  • Valet parking schedule
  • Number of valets on duty per day and per hour

In some cases, the borough may designate common valet parking spaces for multiple businesses.

Fees (taxes included)

Parking space, per year: $3,769.17

Communication channels

By mail

201 Avenue Laurier Est
Fifth floor
Montréal, QC H2T 3E6

You can apply for a valet service parking zone if:

  • You are operating a restaurant, bar or cultural institution;
  • Your business is located in an area where the lack of parking is an obstacle to its success;
  • The walking distance from the parking lot to your business does not exceed five minutes.

  You must attach the following information to your application:

  • The maximum capacity of the business;
  • The number of reserved parking spaces;
  • Opening hours of your business;
  • The proposed schedule for valet service;
  • The number of car attendants available per day and per hour.
     

For one-time events that last for fewer than four weeks, the rates are the same as for the “temporary occupancy for construction purposes” permit.  

An annual invoice will be sent.

Fees

Parking zone for valet service

Fees per space

With spaces using parking meters (minimum of two parking spaces)

$1,838

With spaces not using parking meters (minimum of two parking spaces)

$919

Required documents

Lease for parking spaces on private property

Contract for the use of the parking lot

A sketch or diagram showing:

  • The location of the parking lot
  • The planned route between the parking zone and the parking lot along which the vehicle will be driven
  • The walking distance from the parking lot to your business

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You can apply for a valet service parking zone if:

  • You are operating a restaurant, bar or cultural institution;
  • Your business is located in an area where the lack of parking is an obstacle to its success;
  • The walking distance from the parking lot to your business does not exceed five minutes.

 

You must attach the following information to your application:

  • The maximum capacity of the business;
  • The number of reserved parking spaces;
  • Opening hours of your business;
  • The proposed schedule for valet service;
  • The number of car attendants available per day and per hour.

 

An annual invoice will be sent.

Fees

Parking zone for valet service

Fee

By 2 units for up to 12 meters

$1,220

Required documents

Lease for parking spaces on private property

Contract for the use of the parking lot

A sketch or diagram showing:

  • The location of the parking lot
  • The planned route between the parking zone and the parking lot along which the vehicle will be driven
  • The walking distance from the parking lot to your business

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