What information is needed to apply for a handicap parking space sign?
Individuals seeking a handicap parking space sign in front of their residential home will need to provide:
- A copy of the individual’s current, valid driver’s license
- A current letter from the individual’s physician on letterhead stating that this individual is disabled. The letter must include a short statement on how the disability affects the individual’s mobility, information about any assistive device that is required for mobility and a statement confirming that this individual requires a handicap accessible parking sign in front of the residence.
- A photo of the front and rear entrance of the residence showing that there is no other flat, unobstructed access to the front and/or rear of the home, such as a driveway or alley access to a garage in the rear of the home.
- A completed application form.
Completed applications and the required documents listed below can be emailed to lhensley@southbendin.gov or mailed to:
City of South Bend
Department of Public Works
227 W Jefferson Blvd., Ste 1316
South Bend, IN 46601
I have questions about the application process. Who can I contact?
Residents should email lhensley@southbendin.gov or call the Department of Public Works at 574.235.9251.
How long does the approval process take?
It can take four to six weeks to go through the Board of Public Works process.
If approved, how long is the handicap parking space sign valid?
The sign is valid for five years. Once the five-year period is up, the City will mail out a renewal form to the applicant.