Applying for a Boston Residential Parking Permit

Many of the City’s residential streets are now “Resident Parking Only.” If you live in one of these neighborhoods, you need a permit to avoid getting a ticket. There is no charge for resident parking permits, but all overdue parking tickets must be paid before applying for or renewing a permit. Permits must be placed on the rear window of your car on the passenger side. If your window is tinted, display your sticker on the side window of the front passenger side. Visit the resident parking program information page for more details, including updated renewal dates.

Applying Online

If you are able to upload images, you can submit your application through the online Parking Permit Application Form. After your online application is approved, you'll receive your resident permit in about 10 business days.

Applying In-Person

If you can't apply online, download, print out, and fill out the Resident Parking Permit Application and bring it with you to Boston City Hall. You will need to bring a valid Massachusetts registration. Your registration must show the car is registered and principally garaged in your name at your current Boston address. You also need to bring valid proof of your Boston residency. When you apply in person at City Hall — as long as you have all of your information — you'll get your resident permit that day.

Proof of Boston Residency

There are a couple of different options to prove your residency, but whatever you use needs to have your name and Boston address. If you use a bill, it must be current (postmarked or dated within the last 30 days) and have the same name that appears on your car registration. Bring one of the following:

  • Gas, electric, or telephone bill
  • Bable television bill
  • Monthly bank statement
  • Mortgage payment
  • Credit card bill
  • Water and sewer bill, or
  • Apartment lease signed by you and the Landlord/Owner (for online requests, please apply within 10 days of your move in date).

This information is from How to Get a Resident Parking Permit, from Boston.gov.