Residential Permit Parking Program

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Residential Permit Parking Program

Some areas in Salt Lake City have residential parking permits. If you live, own property, or work there, you may qualify get a permit to park on the street.

Apply or renew online

Need to know

Cost: $51 per year, prorated based on each area’s unique annual cycle.

Not everyone qualifies. You need to live, own property, or work on an applicable street.

Permits are valid for up to 1 year based on when you apply. You need to renew each year.

It takes up to 2 days for approval, and 2 to 3 weeks to get your permit in the mail. You can get a temporary permit while you wait (after you pay).

If you park without a permit, you may get a parking ticket.

Before you start

Make sure you live on a qualifying street. If you do, you’ll see street signs on the curb. The sign will have an area number. Include this number when you apply.

Open the parking map full-screen in a new window.

Permit types

There are 3 types of permits:

Regular: for residents, property owners, businesses, or employees (issued for a specific car). Regular vehicle parking permits are meant to be displayed permanently on vehicles owned or used by residents, non-resident property owners, or authorized non-resident employees within the permit area.

Guest: for people visiting residents or businesses on a short-term basis (valid for up to 2 days) such as cleaners, babysitters, or gardeners

Visitor: for people visiting residents or working on a long-term basis such as out of town visitors or contractors

Rules

A permit parking area has official City signs. One with the parking restriction and the other with the name of the area. There are 2 types of restrictions:

Time limit: days and hours when limits apply (such as 2-hour parking, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., except Saturday, Sunday, and holidays)

No parking: days and hours no parking is allowed (such as No Parking, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., except Saturday, Sunday, and holidays)

Students and young people

Only use the student option if you live in a Sorority or Fraternity House on Greek Row. Students living elsewhere should apply for a regular permit.

If your car is in your parent’s name, include a letter of authorization from your parents saying they are OK with you applying for a permit. It should also include:
- Information about the vehicle
- The owner’s contact information
- The approved duration

Steps

Gather documentation

When you apply for the first time, you’ll need:

Proof of residency, property ownership, or business location, such as a copy of:
- Lease or rental agreement with valid term dates and applicant’s name and address
- Deed, mortgage document, closing document, or tax record
- 2 utility bills with applicants name and address dated within the last 60 days

Copy of current and valid vehicle registration

Copy of your current driver’s license

When you renew, you’ll just need to login and pay the annual fee. You don’t need to provide any documentation unless something changes.

Complete your application

Include your parking area number when you apply. This is on the street signs in your neighborhood.

Online

The easiest way is to apply or renew online. If you don’t have one, you’ll need to create an account.

Select Apply for a City Parking Permit under the parking tab. If you can’t find the tab, try selecting the More option.

By mail or in-person

If you prefer, you can download and complete the application form. Submit by mail or drop it off at 349 S 200 E, Suite 150, Salt Lake City, UT 84111.

Wait for approval

After you submit your application, you will get a PRK number. This is your account number tied to your address. We will review your application. This can take 1 to 2 days.

Pay

If your permit is approved, we will send you a link to pay. Depending on when you apply, you’ll pay a prorated fee based on the time remaining in your area’s renewal cycle.

You can pay by debit/credit card or bank transfer. If you pay by credit card there is a 2.4% processing fee.

What’s next

If your permit is approved, we will send it to you by mail. Attach the sticker to your windshield as stated in the instructions. Guest permits are displayed on the driver’s side dashboard of the guest vehicle. They need to be returned to you when not in use.

If your permit is not approved, we will send you an email letting you know. If you think there’s a mistake, contact us.

Renewals

You need to renew your permit every year. Each area has its own renewal deadline. You will get a renewal notice. Use the number in the notice when you renew online.