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A Residential Parking permit is required to park on certain streets in the City of Rochester. The effective time of Residential Permit Parking Zones will be 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. The effective times may be varied from these standard times only with substantial justification. In no case will the effective time be less than six consecutive hours.

There are 3 types of residential parking permits:

• Residential
• Business
• Temporary

Costs & Requirements for Each Permit Type

• Annual (Residential) Permit
  • Cost: $33 per vehicle
  • Required Documentation:
    • Proof of Residency
      • Current utility or credit card bill; Or
      • Current lease
    • State Vehicle Registration showing the license plate number, make, model, and year of the vehicle.
• Business Permit
  • Cost: $33 per vehicle
  • Required Documentation:
    • Written letter from the business on the business's letterhead authorizing the person(s) applying. 
    • Application for each employee.
• Temporary Permit
  • Cost: $10 per vehicle (1-30 days)
  • Required Documentation:
    • Residency within the Residential Parking Zone.

All parking tickets on a vehicle must be paid before a permit is approved.

To apply for a parking permit or learn more about Residential Parking Permits, visit:

Residential Parking Permits | City of Rochester