Form Letter: Asking Your Landlord for an Assigned Parking Space

This sample letter shows what you may include in a request to your landlord or property manager for an assigned parking space as a reasonable accommodation. It is not legal advice. For legal advice specific to your situation, please talk with an attorney.

About This Sample Letter

You can use this letter to ask your landlord or property manager for an assigned parking space because of a disability-related need. For example, you may need a parking space close to your home or on an accessible route because your disability makes it difficult to travel from another parking area to your home.

How to Use This Sample Letter

You can type your information into the sample letter and print it, or print the letter and fill it out by hand.

Reasonable Accommodations Under the Fair Housing Act

You may want to include this statement from the U.S. Department of Justice and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The statement provides information about reasonable accommodations under the federal Fair Housing Act.

Medical Documentation

Depending on your situation, your landlord or property manager may ask for information supporting the connection between your disability and the accommodation you are requesting. You may choose to include documentation from a health care provider or other professional who is familiar with your disability-related needs.

Sending Your Request

You may want to ask your landlord or property manager to respond within one to two weeks. Once you have completed the letter, you can mail it, email it, or deliver it to your landlord or property manager. Keep a copy for your records and make a note of when you submitted your request and when you expect a response.

Sample Parking Accommodation Request Letter

[Date]

Re: Request for Parking Accommodation for [Your Name]

Address: [Your Home Address]

Dear [Landlord or Property Manager]:

I am a person with a disability. My disability affects my ability to [describe your disability-related limitation].

I am requesting an assigned parking space close to my home and on an accessible route as a reasonable accommodation. I need this accommodation because [briefly explain how the requested parking space relates to your disability-related needs].

I am requesting this accommodation so that I have an equal opportunity to use and enjoy my housing.

I am making this request under the Fair Housing Act. I have included information from the U.S. Department of Justice and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development about reasonable accommodations in housing.

I am also including the following documentation in support of my request: [describe any supporting documentation, if applicable].

Please respond to my request in writing within [10 business days or other date]. If you need additional information to consider my request, please let me know.

You can contact me at [Phone Number] or [Email Address]. Thank you for your time and attention to this request.

Sincerely,

[Your Name]