Initiative 1. Residential Parking Permit pollution charge
To encourage the shift to cleaner vehicles, a new pollution charge is being considered. It would be added to annual residential parking permits for polluting vehicles (starting with model year 2023).
- Residents who choose to buy a polluting vehicle with a 2023 or later model year would pay the pollution charge as part of their permit fee
- Residents who choose to buy a low- or zero-emissions vehicle with a 2023 or later model year would not pay the pollution charge as part of their permit fee
- Residents with vehicles from 2022 or earlier would not pay the pollution charge as part of their permit fee
- Wheelchair-modified vehicles would be exempt and staff are considering other exemptions
The rates being considered are listed in the table below. Most types of vehicles found in Tier 2 and 3 would also be available as Tier 1 ($0) low-polluting options, including almost all economy vehicles and many vehicles suitable for families. Click here to learn more about fuel consumption ratings for existing vehicles.
Category | Annual pollution charge | Vehicle types | Examples |
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Exempt | $0 | All 2022 & older vehicles Specialized vehicles for wheelchairs |
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Tier 1 < 200g C02/km |
$0 | Electric & low polluting new vehicles |
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Tier 2 200g to 225g C02/km |
$500 | Moderately polluting new vehicles |
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Tier 3 > 225g C02/km |
$1,000 | High-polluting new vehicles |
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