Disabled Parking Permits

Who can receive a disabled parking permit?

A Florida Disabled Person Parking Permit may be issued to any individual with disabilities or organizations that regularly transport individuals with disabilities. Click here for an application and complete information to apply for a disabled person parking permit. The permit belongs to the disabled person and can be used in any vehicle that the disabled person is using. The disabled person’s Florida driver license or identification card needs to be available when permit is in use.
 
Please note: vehicles displaying International Wheelchair Suffix (pictured at left), and other license plates such as Disabled Veteran, Disabled Veteran Wheelchair, Paralyzed Veterans of America, and Motorcycle Wheelchair emblem license plates do not need to have a disabled parking permit to use handicapped parking spots.
 
 
How should the parking permits be displayed?
The permit must be hung on the rearview mirror while parked in a disabled parking spot.  The permit number must be visible from the front of the vehicle.
 

How do I get a parking permit for the first time?
Permanent or long-term disabled parking permit – the form HSMV 83039 (Click here to download form) must be signed by the applicant and by his or her physician, podiatric physician, optometrist, advanced registered nurse practitioner, or physician assistant.
 
There is no fee for the permit(s). An individual may request one additional permit by checking the frequent traveler or quadriplegic box.
 
The permanent or long-term permit(s) expire on your birth date.
 
Renew permanent or long-term permit If you did not receive your renewal for permanent or long-term permit(s) complete the form by clicking here.
 
Temporary permit – Issued for up to six months from the date of issuance, and may be extended as needed with a new certification. Form HSMV 83039 must be signed by both the applicant and physician or other qualified authority as listed above. The cost is $15.00, regardless of how many days the permit is issued. Persons who have been issued Temporary Parking Permits are not eligible to receive an additional placard.
 
Mail is processed within 2 working days; send your completed form to:
 
Pinellas County Tax Collector’s Office
PO Box 749
Clearwater, FL 33757-0749
 
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