Parking Permits

About Residential Parking Permits

Permit parking season runs from September 1 to August 31, except for Area 29 which runs from May 1 to September 30.

To make it easier for residents to find parking near their home, some streets require residents to have a permit.

There is a number on the permit that shows which area that vehicle has permission to park in. Vehicles without a permit may be ticketed and/or towed.

A permit does not guarantee a parking space. The permit only allows someone to park in the permit area. To learn if your neighborhood requires a permit for street parking, please view the permit map or call 651-266-9777.

For more information about creating or expanding a permit parking area or to learn if there is a pending petition for permit parking in your area, please visit the Petitions for Residential Permit Parking page.

Residential Permit Parking Interactive Map

Enter your address in the interactive map to determine if you are in a permit parking area and if so, which area number. To print your area map and to see the specific details of your area, use the detailed printable map link below.

Full size interactive map
Detailed printable maps of permit parking areas

Applying for a Permit

Residential Permit Parking Policy & Guidelines

• Permit fees: $25 per vehicle and $25 per visitor permit
  • All credit and debit card transactions will include a 3% processing fee
  • Paying by e-check has no processing fee
  • Residents can apply online through PAULIE at anytime
  • In-person sales are available Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Public Works Traffic Operations building (899 Dale Street).

Permits and Fees

Vehicle Permits

Vehicle permits are available for residents, who live in a permit area. Each permit is numbered to correspond with the numbered signs in a designated neighborhood and may only be used in the permit area with the same number. Permits will become invalid if you move to a new residence.

To avoid ticketing, please use the following tips for affixing the permit to your vehicle:

1. Permits must be permanently affixed to your vehicle. Vehicle may be ticketed if permit is found to be removable from window.
2. Affix the vehicle permit sticker to the lower right of the driver’s side window closest to the rear of the car or truck cab.
3. For motorcycles, affix the vehicle permit sticker to the left side of the gas tank, or the bottom right corner of the windshield when looking at the front of the motorcycle

Non-refundable vehicle permit fee: $25 per vehicle permit

Visitor Permits

Visitor parking permits are available to residents even if they do not own a vehicle. These permits are designed for guests to avoid ticketing while visiting residents. It is illegal for residents to use visitor permits in their personal vehicle--residents must use vehicle permits.

To avoid ticketing, please use the following tips.

1. Permits must be placed face-up on the driver’s side dashboard
2. The entire permit must be visible through the windshield
3. Visitor permits are not meant to be used for extended stays, misuse could result in tickets

Non-refundable visitor fee: $25 per visitor permit

One-Day Hang Tag Permits 

Please note hang tags do not run on same cycle as other permits. Hang tags are good until December 31 of the year indicated on tag.

Hang tags will not be sold during the active renewal period.

One-Day Hang tag parking permits are designed for single-day visitors. Hang tags should only be purchased on an "as needed" basis. Each household may request up to 20 hang tags per month. There are no refunds or exchanges for unused or expired tags.

To avoid ticketing, please use the following tips.

1. Month, day, and year must be scratched off for the date of use
2. Scratching off more than one date invalidates the tag
3. Must be hung on the rear-view mirror so the address, date, and number face out and can be read through the front of the windshield

Please note that one-day hang tags are not valid in Area 29 during the Minnesota State Fair.

Non-refundable hang tag fee: $3

ADA Disability Parking

Those with a valid ADA Disability Parking Permit or license plate may park in a residential parking permit zone without an additional vehicle or visitor permit.

For more information, please visit our Disability Parking page.

Contractor and Commercial Vehicles

Commercial or contractor vehicles are exempt from needing a parking permit if the vehicle has permanent markings that identify it as a commercial vehicle. Magnetic or removable signs do not qualify as permanent marking. This exemption only applies when performing a service.

For more information on contractor and commercial parking permits, please visit our Business Owners page.

Home Aides and Service Providers

Home aides and other service providers must use a visitor permit or 1-day hang tag provided by the resident.

Replacement Permits

To replace your permit, please have the following information available.

• Notarized letter stating how the permit was lost, damaged, or stolen

If a replacement permit is needed for a new vehicle, please provide:

• Proof of sale - title transfer or bill of sale
• Old permit number
• New vehicle information and proof of ownership

Replacements for lost, damaged, or stolen permits are $25 each. Replacements for new vehicles for are $10 each.

Petition Process to Change, Expand, or Create New Permit Parking Area

Residential Permit Parking is governed by City Code Chapter 164. - Residential Permit Parking—Guidelines and Regulations. Additional governance for Residential Permit Parking is provided by City Council Resolutions, including RES PH 18-172, RES PH 19-191.

Petition Process for Creating or Expanding a Permit Parking Area

Check on Pending Petitions

Residential Permit Parking Changes made in 2018