Alberta

Calgary

Impound Lot for Cars Program

Easy application

Tax filing not required

The program will provide low-income individuals in Calgary with the ability to be evaluated and remove their vehicle from the municipal impound lot at a lower storage cost. A Calgary Parking supervisor will evaluate your case and determine your storage cost, if you qualify for the program.

Registered vehicle owners must be approved for the Fair Entry program. The Fair Entry referral letter must be taken to the following address noted below. A Calgary parking supervisor will evaluate your case and determine your storage cost, if you qualify for the program.

Calgary Parking Impound Lot 400 39 Ave. S.E. Calgary, AB T2G 5P8

If you have general questions about the Impound Lot, please contact (403) 537-7000.

To qualify for the program you must be approved for the Fair Entry Program:

  1. Live in Calgary, Alberta
  2. Show proof of lower income by providing one of the following:

A) Canada Revenue Notice of Assessment

B) Income documents from one of the following sources:

  • Assured Income for Severely Handicapped benefits (AISH)
  • Alberta Works: Income Support
  • Foundational Learning Assistance (formerly Alberta Works Learners)
  • Alberta Works - Alberta Health Benefit
  • Resettlement Assistance Program

C) If you do not have any of the above options, you may use one of the following:

  • Letter from Registered Social Worker
  • Letter for Independent Youth

Please note that if you are using CRA Notice of Assessment, you will need to provide an income proof for each family member related by blood, marriage, adoption or common-law who is 18 years or older living at the same Calgary address.

Documents listed in this section are examples of what can be included with your application. Please review the application instructions (How to Apply tab) to confirm the supplemental and required documents for this benefit.

You need to provide documents before applying to a Fair Entry program. This is the information required when submitting your application:

Residency Documents- You can provide ONE of the following documents to prove you live in Calgary:

  • A copy of your Alberta Driver's License or Alberta Government Identification Card
  • Utility, telephone or cable bill dated within the last 30 days.
  • Any government document with your name and current address dated within the last 30 days.
  • Signed lease agreements.

Income Documents - Any ONE of the following income proofs are the best way to apply:

  • Assured Income for Severely Handicapped benefits (AISH)
  • Alberta Works: Income Support
  • Foundational Learning Assistance (formerly Alberta Works Learners)
  • Alberta Works - Alberta Health Benefit
  • Resettlement Assistance Program

Or you can also provide the following:

  • Canada Revenue Notice of Assessment

If you do not have any of the above options, you may use one of the following:

  • Letter from a Registered Social Worker
  • Letter for Independent Youth

Note: If you are using the Canada Revenue Notice of Assessment or applying for any of the following programs below, you will need to provide an income proof for EACH family member related by blood, marriage, adoption or common-law who is 18 years or older living at the same Calgary address.

Property Tax No cost spay/neuter for cats Internet, cell phone, television

Note: These are samples of documents we do NOT accept to prove your income:

Bank statements Pay cheques or stubs Immigration documents Letters from people who are not registered social workers T4 slips Tax documents other than the Notice of Assessment

Documentation needed to retrieve a vehicle from the Impound Lot includes: Fair Entry letter and Identification, along with the appropriate documentation for the situation https://www.calgaryparking.com/tickets-and-towing/pick-up.html.

In order to access the Impound Lot for Cars Program, applicants must be approved by the Fair Entry program.

To apply for the Fair Entry program, you must provide these documents that confirm your income, age, and residency in Calgary. Please click here to access a full list of accepted documents.

You can apply for the Fair Entry program in four ways:

  1. Online Application: Please click here to access the online application.

  2. In Person at the following locations Municipal Building, Village Square Library and Shawnessy Location

  3. Mail to: Fair Entry #8064 P.O. Box 2100 Station M, Calgary, AB, T2P 2M5

  4. Fax to: 403-268-2596

  5. Drop-Off to designated locations accross the city.Please click here to view the list.

Last updated: June 19, 2026