To obtain a residential parking permit, every year an applicant must provide the following:
Required documentation:
- Current driver's license, state identification, or current passport
- Current Maryland Vehicle Registration
- One form of Proof of Residency, such as:
- A current lease that all parties including the landlord sign. A digitally signed lease is accepted if processed through DocuSign or similar software.
- Sublease agreements must be signed by all parties and be accompanied by the original signed lease agreement.
- All parties must have signed proof of home ownership documents. This includes deeds, settlement documents, and closing disclosures. "Under Contract" agreements are not accepted.
- Utility bill in your name with current address, and is no less than 30 days old including:
- BGE
- Xfinity
- Verizon DHL
- Metered Water
- Proof of home ownership (settlement papers)
- Current driver’s license that reflects your current address
Off-Street Parking Requirement:
Areas 8, 9, 16, and 37 have off-street parking requirements for some residences.
If you have an off-street parking space (parking pad, driveway, or garage), you are not eligible for a decal if this is your only car. If you have more than one car, the first vehicle must use your off-street space and will not be eligible to purchase a decal, but a second or third car is eligible. Vehicle registration is required for each vehicle. The same protocol is used if you have more than one off-street space.
If the vehicle registration is in someone else's name in state or outside of the State Maryland:
No further documentation is required if you and the registered owner share the same last name.
If you do not share the same last name, you only qualify for a 60-day temporary permit. To obtain a residential parking permit, you must provide a notarized letter from the vehicle owner. You must present your notarized letter online or in person before the 60-day temporary permit expires to obtain a residential parking permit. Notarized letters are valid for six months only. The letter should include the following:
- Owner permission to drive the vehicle
- Owner permission to obtain a residential parking permit
- Vehicle make, model, and VIN
- Vehicle license plate number
If the vehicle is registered outside of the state Maryland and in your name:
You only qualify for a 60-day temporary permit . You must obtain a valid MD Driver's License with the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration.
You must present your MD Driver's License online or in person before the 60-day temporary permit expires to obtain a residential parking permit.
Out of State Students, temporary workers (assigned 1-year or less), and active-duty military personnel qualify for a 60-day temporary permit. You must obtain a non-resident permit from the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration.
You must present your non-resident permit, or receipt of purchase, online or in person before the 60-day temporary permit expires to obtain a residential parking permit.
If you are an 'In state' or 'Out of State' Dual-Resident:
You only qualify for a 60-day temporary permit. You must provide the following information online or in person before the 60-day temporary permit expires to obtain your residential parking permit:
- Property tax statement for each property
- One current utility bill for each property