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Westcoast Residential Parking Permits

 West Coast Resident Vehicle Registration

If you are a permanent resident of the West Coast and park in Ucluelet, your residential parking permit allows you to park for FREE. There is no registration fee for Ucluelet residents.

Follow this link for detailed instructions on how to apply. You will be required to upload a picture of your vehicle registration and a proof of residence, such as your drivers licence or utility bill. Permanent residents will need to register their vehicle for a special permit so that Municipal parking enforcement staff can determine if visitors have purchased their parking permit. By registering your vehicle, you will ensure you do not unintentionally receive a parking violation.

How to Apply For a Westcoast Residential Parking Permit

A West Coast Residential Permit will allow you to park anywhere in Ucluelet without having to scan the QR code or use the HotSpot App.  

Each permanent resident holding a valid drivers licence from Ucluelet, Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ, Toquaht Nation and ARCD Area ‘C’ – South Long Beach can register up to two-vehicles per resident.

Permanent residents with a valid drivers licence from Tla-o-qui-aht Nation, Ahousaht, Hesquiaht, District of Tofino, ACRD Area ‘C’ may register one vehicle per resident.  Tofino residents will be subject to an annual registration fee.

Seasonal workers and volunteers working or volunteering in the District of Ucluelet may apply for a complimentary parking permit by providing proof of temporary employment or volunteer positions.  Employers can complete the seasonal worker or volunteer parking registration form and submit online through the regular vehicle registration portal.

Residents with mobility or technology challenges can receive assistance by calling 250.726.7744 or emailing parking@ucluelet.ca. Permanent residents of the Westcoast communities will need to register any vehicle they will be using in Ucluelet. Registration of vehicles can be completed on-line in about 5 minutes with verification usually within one to two days (Monday to Friday).

1. Create an account with HotSpot (download the app from the Play Store or Apple Store or go to htsp.ca)
2. Go to Vehicles and add your vehicle(s) to your account and select save.
3. Go to Permits > Special Permits > Select Ucluelet as your Municipality > upload your vehicle proof of Westcoast residency > Complete the Address, municipality and postal code fields and select continue.

Proof of residency can be a Drivers license displaying a west coast address, or any official document showing your name and address. Seasonal workers or volunteers may submit a letter signed by their employer verifying their employment.  An employment/volunteer confirmation letter can also be completed and submitted.    

When using the app, make sure you have your documents ready as a PDF or photo file to upload, files should be reduced to under 150 KB for easy uploading. Please ensure the whole document is viewable in order for our team to approve the application.

If you are a resident of UFN, TFN, TLFN, HFN, the district is offering complimentary parking permits. 

Click here for detailed instructions: Applying for Residential Parking Permits with HotSpot_ Website

For more information or additional help applying for WestCoast Residential Permits contact HotSpot Customer Support at 1-855-712-5888 or support@htsp.ca. 

Make sure to check your junk mail if you don’t receive an email from HotSpot after applying for a permit. 

For assistance with registering for any permit type, please call HotSpot support at 1-855-712-5888 or email them at support@htsp.ca

Need Help Applying For a Permit?

Alternatively, you can visit the Municipal Office located at 200 Main Street,  Monday to Friday between 8:30am and 4:30 pm. Bring your vehicle registration and proof of residency and staff will be able to assist you.  

All questions or concerns should be directed to parking@ucluelet.ca.

Westcoast Commercial Parking Permits

Westcoast Commercial Parking Permit

WestCoast businesses that operate commercial vehicles will need to register any commercial vehicle they will be using in Ucluelet.  Registration of commercial vehicles can be completed on-line in about 5 minutes with verification usually within 1 to 2 days (Monday to Friday).

Commercial vehicle parking permits are only required if you are parking your commercial vehicle in a municipally operated parking lot or using roadside parking throughout the community. A permit is not required if you are actively making a delivery, parking in private parking lots or in a residential lots.

1. Create an account with HotSpot (download the app or go to htsp.ca)
2. Add your vehicle(s) to your account
3. Go to My Permits > Apply for Commercial Vehicle Permit and upload your vehicle registration and valid Ucluelet or Tofino business licence.

For more information or additional help applying for WestCoast Commercial Vehicle Permits contact HotSpot Customer Support at 1-855-712-5888 or support@htsp.ca. 

Make sure to check your junk mail if you don’t receive an email from HotSpot after applying for a permit. 

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Ucluelet Pay Parking Program

In order to support the demands of our much-valued tourism sector the District is implementing a visitor parking program where parking fees will be collected to assist in supporting our municipal services that support this vital sector in our community. 

Parking fees collected by the District of Ucluelet will help support the ongoing maintenance and operation of our municipal infrastructure including our water and sanitary systems, repairs and maintenance of our roads, sidewalks and trails and support the maintenance of our public parks, playgrounds, washrooms, parking lots and recreation facilities.

Thank you for purchasing a parking pass and supporting our community!

Park Anywhere!

Ucluelet paid parking is a universal parking program that allows parking permits to be used anywhere within the municipality.  A parking pass will allow you to park in any municipality operated parking lot and along all municipal roads.  Users can move from one location to another without the need to purchase an additional permit. Download the HotSpot App from the Play Store or Apple Store. 

The 2025 standard vehicle rates are $10 for 1 (one) day, Recreational Vehicles are $15 for 1 (one) day. Discounts are provided for multi-day passes.  There are two ways to pay:

• Scan the QR code on signs (no app download required) 
• Download the HotSpot app  from the Play Store or Apple Store.

Please click on the links below for more information on specific parking permit types: 

Visitor Parking Permits

Westcoast Residential Parking Permit

Westcoast Commercial Parking Permit

Please ensure to register your vehicle so you do not unintentionally receive a parking violation!

Parking Fees