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Disability Parking in Tampa

• Tampa, Florida Disability Parking Laws

  • Long‑term or temporary mobility impairments that severely limit walking, the use of assistive devices, or legal blindness.
  • A licensed physician, podiatrist, optometrist, PA, or APRN must certify your condition on Form HSMV83039.
  • Permanent permits are valid for 4 years and are issued at no cost.
  • Temporary permits are valid for up to 6 months and require a $15 fee.
  • Using someone else’s placard is a second‑degree misdemeanor, up to a $1000 fine or six months in jail, plus towing and confiscation of the permit.
  • Submitting false medical information can result in criminal penalties for both the applicant and the certifying physician.
  • The permit must be displayed clearly on the rear view mirror when parked in a designated space.
  • The Florida DMV does not automatically issue the placard. Applicants must submit their paperwork to their local Tax Collector or DMV Office.

  Pregnancy Parking Permit (2025)

  As of July 1, 2025, Florida is offering temporary disabled parking permit for pregnant women. The permit is valid for up to one year and requires a signed doctor's note. To apply, expectant mothers in Tampa must submit Form HSMV 83040, certified by a licensed physician. The cost of the permit is $15.

• Documents You’ll Need

  Depending on your situation (new application, replacement, or renewal), you will need some or all of the following:

  New Permanent or Temporary Placard

  • Form HSMV 83039 completed and signed by an approved medical provider within the last 12 months.
  • A valid Florida driver’s license or state-issued ID card.
  • The $15 fee when applying for a temporary permit.
  • Applications may be submitted to a Hillsborough County motor vehicle service center.

  Veteran Exemption

  • Veterans certified as permanently and totally disabled due to a service-connected disability may submit VA Form Letter 27-333, or its equivalent.
  • The documentation must have been issued within the last 12 months and may replace the medical certification.

  Online Doctor’s Certification

  If using a telehealth service like ParkingMD:

  • You’ll receive a signed medical certification on Form HSMV 83039 by email within 24–48 hours.
  • You can print and submit it to one of these Hillsborough County motor vehicle service centers:

  Tampa – Drew Park

  4100 W. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Tampa, FL 33614

  North Tampa

  3011 University Center Drive Suite #150 Tampa, FL 33612

  Tampa – Downtown

  601 E. Kennedy Blvd. 14th Floor Tampa, FL 33602

  ParkingMD provides the medical evaluation and certification only. A Hillsborough County motor vehicle service center reviews the application and issues the physical permit.

  Lost or Stolen Placard Replacement

  • Complete Form HSMV 83146.
  • If the permit was issued more than 12 months ago, provide a new Form HSMV 83039 completed and signed within the last 12 months.
  • Submit the required documents to a motor vehicle service center.
  • Bring a copy of your current permit registration, if available.

  Note

  • If your disability prevents you from obtaining a Florida driver’s license or ID card, your physician may complete the exemption section on Form HSMV 83146.
  • Permanent permits are valid for four years and have no state fee.
  • Temporary permits are valid for up to six months and require a $15 fee.

• Permanent Placards

  • Expire every 4 years on the holder’s birthday.
  • Renewal requires a new Form HSMV83039 dated within the last 12months, no doctor’s note, no renewal.
  • No fee; many counties let you renew by mail or through the MyDMV portal once your new certificate is on file.

  Temporary Placards

  • Valid for up to 6months; if mobility issues persist, apply for a second placard within 12months at no extra charge.

  Replacing a Lost, Stolen, or Damaged Placard

  • Complete Form HSMV83039 (medical certification not required if your current permit is still valid).
  • Submit Form HSMV83146 (lost/stolen affidavit).
  • Present both forms at any county Tax Collector or DMV service center. There’s no fee for a permanent replacement; temporary replacements follow the same $15 fee rule unless you’re within the 12‑month window.

  Turnaround Time

  Most Florida DMV offices issue the physical placard the same day once paperwork is complete; mail‑in requests typically arrive within 1‑3weeks (check your county office for exact timing).