Residential Disabled Parking Signs - Chicago

A person with a disability may apply to have a restricted parking space created in front of their home in Chicago, IL. Application forms may be obtained from the Department of Finance ( 312-744-7275 ) or from the alderman of the ward in which the sign is being sought, and must be accompanied by the required fee.

Requirements and Conditions:

Disabled individuals who apply for signs must meet the conditions to qualify for a restricted parking space. The conditions include the following:

  1. The applicant must reside on a residential street that is zoned R-1 through R-5.
  2. The applicant must have either a current disabled Illinois license plate or a disabled placard issued by the Secretary of State when parking in the designated space.
  3. Sign installation and maintenance costs must be paid by the applicant. For the first year, the cost for the sign is $70.00. In subsequent years, the annual maintenance fee is $25.00. Please note, the fee shall be waived if the applicant holds a valid, current disabled veterans state registration plate or permanent person with a disability license plate, parking decal or device issued pursuant to Section 3-609, 3-616 or Section 11-1301.2 of the Illinois Vehicle Code.
  4. The applicant must observe and obey any other parking restrictions which may apply at the approved location (i.e. Street Cleaning signs, Rush Hour Parking restrictions, etc).

How to Apply:

Qualified applicants must complete an application form. You may obtain an application from your Alderman's Ward Office or call the Department of Finance at 312.744.PARK(7275).

Completed applications and the $70.00 installation fee may be submitted to the office of your Alderman, any City of Chicago Department of Finance facility, or via mail at

P.O. Box 803100
Chicago, IL 60680-3100
ATTN: Disabled Permit Section

If the Department of Finance recommends that the signs be installed, notice will be sent to the applicant, the Alderman's Ward Office, the Committee on Traffic Control and Public Safety and the Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities. The City Council will review the findings of the Traffic and Public Safety Committee and vote on the passage of the permit. If the Department of Finance determines that signs cannot be recommended, notice will be sent to the applicant and the application fee will be refunded. The applicant may appeal the Department of Finance decision to the Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities within 10 days of the denial.

The Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities (MOPD) reviews and determines considerations for space requests.