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Stefanie Cox, Parking Division Director

Residential Parking Permits

The Residential Parking Permit allows residents with a permit to park in excess of the posted time limits in their Permit Area. The program is intended to ensure that residents have access to street parking in areas impacted by commuter parking. 

A Residential Parking Permit does not guarantee a parking place. It allows the right to park if space is available. Some Permit Areas are commonly oversold, if you are concerned that your area is one of those, please review the map of permit to spaces ratio. 

General Information

Permit Fees

  • Annual fee: $42.00 per year  
  • Replacement fee: $11.00
  • Permit fees are not prorated
  • Permit application fees are non-refundable

Payments are due when submitting your application.  Please make sure to check your eligibility prior to submitting your application. 

Permit Dates

Permits are valid from September 1 - August 31. 

Applications can be submitted anytime online. If you need assistance completing your application, contact our office.

Apply/renew Permit

Permit applications for the upcoming permit year can be submitted beginning in July and are mailed mid-August.  

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