Residential Parking Permit Program

NOTE: We will resume enforcing street cleaning effective April 3, 2023. Posted signs for scheduled days will be posted in your neighborhood.

Residential Parking Permits (RPP) are required for residents that live in specific districts within the city.

All permits are tracked by license plate numbers and enforced by recognition technology. This allows us to cut down on illegal parking and eliminate the possibility of counterfeit and fraudulent permits.

Permit Fees

  • Residential Parking Permit: $20 per vehicle per program year
  • Annual Visitor Parking Pass: $1 per address
  • Credit/Debit Card Processing Fee: $2.50 per RPP and $0.25 per visitor pass

We do not pro-rate for mid-year purchases.

Required Documents

Screenshots and electronic versions of documents are accepted. Please make sure names, dates, addresses, and plate numbers are clearly readable in the images before you submit them.

1. Proof of Residency

Only one option of residency proof is required: 

Current Rental Lease

Your current rental lease must have the following:

  • Your name
  • Property address where applicant is applying for the permit (including apartment or unit number)
  • Start and end term dates of the lease
  • An addendum or renewal form will be accepted with the new term dates and signatures of the applicant and the landlord
  • Signatures of the applicant and landlord

NOTE: No altered leases will be accepted. You do not have to submit the entire lease, only pages with relevant information.

Current Utility Bill

Your bill must state the following:

  • Your name
  • Your property address where you're applying for

Things to keep in mind:

  • You must upload the full page version of the light, gas, or cable/internet bill, with the payment tab attached.
  • Screenshots and electronic versions are accepted.
  • The service address must match the mailing address where you are applying for an RPP permit.
  • We do not accept water (PWSA/PGH20), sewer, cell phone, or property tax bills.
  • Mortgage documents or mortgage insurance documents are not accepted

Sublease

Your sublease must state the following:

  • Your property address of residence
  • The duration of your stay
  • From whom you are subleasing

Additional information:

  • The original lease agreement, signed by the landlord, will also need to be provided to show the sublessor is an approved resident at that address.
  • Any tenant to tenant sublease, that does not involve the property owner, must be notarized.

Business Permits

2. Proof of Vehicle Registration

The second required document is a current vehicle registration card (registration card example).

Additional requirements are as follows:

  • Vehicle titles, registration receipts, and auto insurance documents are not accepted.
  • Your vehicle must be registered in your name or a relative with the same last name.
  • A notarized registration form will be required if the last name on the registration does not match your last name. The vehicle must be registered to an immediate family member.
  • Registrations from outside of Pennsylvania are accepted.
  • We accept current temporary vehicle registrations.
  • A notarized registration form will be required if the vehicle is registered in a business or company name.
  • A notarized vehicle weight form will be required if the vehicle's gross weight is over 6,000 lbs.

3. Driver's License

The third required document is a current and valid driver's license.

We also accept the following:

  • A learner's permit is accepted (front side only)
  • A current out of state driver's license
  • A current and valid state issued ID card (if you are only purchasing a visitor's pass)

NOTE: Only the front side of the driver's license needs to be submitted.

Application Process

There are multiple ways to apply for a RPP. Select the method that is most convenient for you.

Online

Step 1.Verify That You Need a Parking Permit

To verify you live in a RPP district, use our interactive districts map.

View the District Map

Step 2.Review the Permit Fees

Review the permit fees so you have an understanding of the pricing.

Step 3.Acquire Your Required Documents

To apply for a new RPP permit, the following documents are required:

  1. Proof of residency or occupancy within a permit zone
  2. Proof of vehicle registration
  3. A current and valid driver's license

For a full list of acceptable documents, review the Required Document section. 

Step 4.Submit Your Permit Application

To apply online, use our online portal. You will be able to upload your required documents and pay the permit fee.

Apply Online

Step 5.Document Review

After we've received your documents, we will review them. If we need more information before proceeding, we will contact you.

Step 6.Receive Parking Permit

Once your documents have been approved, you will receive an automated confirmation and your permit will be emailed to you.

Mail

Step 1.Verify That You Need a Parking Permit

To verify you live in a RPP district, use our interactive districts map.

View the District Map

Step 2.Review the Permit Fees

Review the permit fees so you have an understanding of the pricing.

For mail-in applications, we accept checks or money orders. They must be payable PPAP.

Step 3.Acquire Your Required Documents

To apply for a new RPP permit, the following documents are required:

  1. Proof of residency or occupancy within a permit zone
  2. Proof of vehicle registration
  3. A current and valid driver's license

For a full list of acceptable documents, review the Required Document section.

Step 4.Download The Permit Application

In addition to your required documents, you will need to fill out a copy of the Permit Application.

Download the Application

Step 5.Mail in Your Application

Once you have your documents and payment ready, mail it to:

232 Boulevard of the Allies
Pittsburgh, PA 15222

Step 6.Document Review

After we've received your documents, we will review them. If we need more information before proceeding, we will contact you.

Step 7.Receive Parking Permit

Once your documents have been approved, you will receive an automated confirmation and your permit will be emailed to you.

In-Person

Step 1.Verify That You Need a Parking Permit

To verify you live in a RPP district, use our interactive districts map.

View the District Map

Step 2.Review the Permit Fees

Review the permit fees so you have an understanding of the pricing.

For in-person applications, we accept checks, money orders, VISA, MASTERCARD, or cash. Checks and money orders must be payable PPAP.

Step 3.Acquire Your Required Documents

To apply for a new RPP permit, the following documents are required:

  1. Proof of residency or occupancy within a permit zone
  2. Proof of vehicle registration
  3. A current and valid driver's license

For a full list of acceptable documents, review the Required Document section.

Step 4.Download The Permit Application

In addition to your required documents, you will need to fill out a copy of the Permit Application.

Download the Application

Step 5.Submit Your Application

Once you have your documents and payment ready, visit our office to submit your application:

232 Boulevard of the Allies
Pittsburgh, PA 15222

Step 6.Document Review

After we've received your documents, we will review them. If we need more information before proceeding, we will contact you.

Step 7.Receive Parking Permit

Once your documents have been approved, you will receive an automated confirmation and your permit will be emailed to you.

Contact Us

Phone

412-560-2500

Email

rppinfo@pittsburghparking.com

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