Parking tickets in Waterloo: how to pay, dispute and what they cost
Waterloo handles parking tickets through its Administrative Monetary Penalty System (AMPS), not the courts. The penalty is due 15 days after you get the ticket, and you have 30 days to ask for a screening review. The fines below took effect January 1, 2026.
Facts checked October 6, 2026
Ways to pay
| Method | Where or how | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Online [1] | amps.waterloo.ca/pay | Visa, Mastercard or American Express credit card; no debitYou need your plate number and the penalty notice number. |
| In person[1] | Municipal Enforcement counter, City Hall first floor, 100 Regina St S; Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. | Debit, Visa, Mastercard, cash, cheque or money order; no American Express |
| By mail[1] | Municipal Enforcement Services, City of Waterloo, 100 Regina St. S., PO Box 337, Station Waterloo, Waterloo, ON N2J 4A8 | Cheque or money order payable to the City of Waterloo |
| After-hours box[1] | William Street entrance to City Hall | Cheque or money order |
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Disputing a ticket
- Ask for a screening review within 30 days of the ticket: online, by phone at 519-747-8785, by email to municipalenforcement@waterloo.ca, or at the City Hall counter.[4] Official page
- The decision comes by email, mail or in person. It can take up to 16 weeks, and no late fees are added while you wait.[4]
- A screening officer can cancel or reduce the penalty, or give you more time to pay, if that’s needed to prevent undue hardship.[2]
- Disagree with the decision? Ask for a hearing within 30 days of receiving it. Hearings are in person or online, hearing officers are independent, and their decision is final.[4]
- To see the evidence first, send the request for disclosure form at least 10 days before the hearing.[4]
- Missing your hearing costs $55.[3]
Fines from January 1, 2026
- Overnight on a street (2:30–6 a.m.) or more than 3 hours in a row: $42.[3]
- In front of or within 1.5 m of a driveway, or on a boulevard, sidewalk or multi-use trail: $47.[3]
- In a no parking zone or a bike lane: $53. On private property without consent: $51.[3]
- Within 3 m of a fire hydrant, in a fire route, or in a front or side yard: $84.[3]
- On a street during a snow event: $90. Stopping in a school zone: $105.[3]
- In an accessible space without a permit: $420.[3]
- In a City lot without paying, without consent or against posted conditions: $42. Unlicensed vehicle on a street: $37.[3]
Late fees and towing
- The penalty is due within 15 calendar days. A ticket sent by mail counts as received on the 5th day after mailing.[2]
- A ticket can take up to 15 days to appear online.[1]
- Unpaid 15 days after the due date, an MTO search fee is added. At 45 days a late fee is added, and at 60 days the City can have your plate renewal denied and add a plate denial fee.[2]
- 2026 fee amounts: MTO search $13, late payment $28, plate denial $28, returned payment (NSF) $53.[3]
- Cars in accessible spaces without a permit can be towed or impounded, and so can cars on private property without consent.[5]
- If you think your car was towed during a snow event, call Waterloo Regional Police dispatch at 519-570-9777.[6]
Common questions
How do I pay a parking ticket in Waterloo?
Online at amps.waterloo.ca/pay with a Visa, Mastercard or American Express credit card, at the Municipal Enforcement counter in City Hall (100 Regina St S), by mail, or in the after-hours box at the William Street entrance. Paying by phone isn’t one of the listed options.
How long do I have to pay a Waterloo parking ticket?
15 days. An MTO search fee is added 15 days after the due date, a late fee at 45 days, and at 60 days your plate renewal can be denied.
How do I dispute a parking ticket in Waterloo?
Ask for a screening review within 30 days, online, by phone (519-747-8785), by email or at City Hall. No late fees are added while you wait. If you disagree with the result, ask for a hearing within 30 days.
How much is a parking ticket in Waterloo?
Most are $42 to $53 in 2026. A fire hydrant or fire route is $84, a snow event $90, stopping in a school zone $105, and an accessible space without a permit $420.
Who decides a Waterloo parking ticket hearing?
An independent hearing officer, in person or online. The hearing officer’s decision is final, and missing the hearing adds a $55 fee.
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Sources
- City of Waterloo: Pay a parking or bylaw ticket
- City of Waterloo: Parking AMPS By-law 2019-009
- City of Waterloo: AMPS by-law Schedule A, fines (PDF)
- City of Waterloo: Dispute a parking or bylaw ticket
- City of Waterloo: Parking rules and bylaws
- City of Waterloo: Snow event notice, March 13, 2026
Rates and rules change. Check the official page before you park; these were last checked October 6, 2026.
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