Accessible parking
With a valid parking permit for persons with disabilities, you may:
- Park in designated accessible parking spaces
- Park in public paid parking spaces without paying
- Park beyond the time limit in public parking spaces
- Park in residential zones when the driver or passenger carries a valid parking permit
The parking permit is personal and must be clearly displayed in the windscreen.
Apply for a parking permit
Parking permits for persons with disabilities are issued upon application in accordance with the applicable regulations.
Read the current regulation on Lovdata.no.
Who can receive a permit?
A permit may be granted to:
- Drivers of a motor vehicle who are unable to walk or have significant difficulty moving over longer distances and therefore have a particular need for parking concessions.
- Passengers who regularly require assistance outside the vehicle and who have similar mobility challenges.
Both of the following must be documented:
- Reduced mobility
- A specific need for parking at the place of residence, work or other activities
The application must describe specific locations where parking difficulties are experienced, including address and frequency of use.
How to apply
The application with the required documentation must be sent to Hammerfest Parkering KF.
You can find the application form and guidance here (only available in Norwegian):
The application form can also be collected from Hammerfest Parkering KF, Strandgata 49.
The following documentation must be attached to the application
- Medical certificate not older than 3 months (Form K-700393)
- Copy of driving licence (for applicants who are the driver)
- One photograph
Applications with missing documentation will not be processed.
Submission
Hammerfest Parkering KF
Postboks 178
9615 Hammerfest
Sensitive information must not be sent by e-mail.
Application processing
The application is assessed by a committee consisting of a doctor, a representative from the Council for Persons with Disabilities and Hammerfest Parkering KF.
A response is normally provided within three weeks after the committee meeting, in accordance with the Public Administration Act. In periods of high demand, processing time may be longer.
Parking permits are normally granted for 2–5 years.
Meeting dates 2026
- 29 January
- 19 March
- 23 April
- 4 June
Appeal
You may submit an appeal if your application is rejected. Information about the appeal procedure will be included in the decision letter.
Exemption from payment in parking garages
According to Section 33 of the Parking Regulations, persons with disabilities are exempt from payment in parking garages.
Please contact Hammerfest Parkering KF to arrange a practical solution.
Overview of accessible parking
Here you will find an overview of where accessible parking is available.
Deviations may occur. Please follow the signage on site.