The following requirements must be met by the applicant (the person with a disability) to qualify for the issuance of a City parking permit for people with disabilities.
Must be a resident of New York City or a non-resident employed full-time or attending school full time in New York City.
If you are non-resident, you must ask your employer or school to submit a letter on original company, organization, or school letterhead verifying that you are employed or attend school full time in New York City. The letter should be signed by an official of the company/organization/school and, if a school, should be embossed with the school seal. Mail a copy of the letter to:
New York City Department of Transportation
Parking Permits for People with Disabilities (PPPD) Unit
30-30 Thomson Avenue, 2nd Floor
Long Island City, NY 11101-4008
You may list up to ten plate numbers on your permit. Vehicle registration must be current and valid for each listed plate.
If a plate is registered outside of the State of New York, you must mail a copy of the vehicle registration to:
New York City Department of Transportation
Parking Permits for People with Disabilities (PPPD) Unit
30-30 Thomson Avenue, 2nd Floor
Long Island City, NY 11101-4008You are not required to mail a copy of the vehicle registration for plates registered within the State of New York.
New York City Department of Transportation
Parking Permits for People with Disabilities (PPPD) Unit
30-30 Thomson Avenue, 2nd Floor
Long Island City, NY 11101-4008
Remember to include all supporting documents (see the Residency Requirements and Vehicle Requirements sections above).
If your physician submits your medical history information online and you have no supporting documents to submit, you need not mail the printed application.