



You will be prompted to pay in a few days after your application is approved. See what qualifies as proof of residency. Leases only count as proof for temporary permits. You’ll also need proof of residency, like a gas or electric bill. You’ll need a copy of your vehicle registration showing that your car is garaged in Somerville. Tickets may be paid online or by calling 84. Permits applied for and paid for online can be issued and mailed in as few as four business days. Here’s how to do each: Apply for Your Permit Onlineįollow these steps carefully to apply for your permit online. You can apply for your permit online, by mail, by dropping off a completed application in the secure dropbox at the Parking Department office (133 Holland Street) or in person during regular business hours.

If you have applied AND paid for your residential parking permit but haven’t received the physical permit yet, your vehicle will not be ticketed. Vehicles parked in a residential zone without a residential parking permit, temporary parking permit, or a visitor pass will be subject to ticketing. The city is divided into eight zones, and permits are valid for up to one year (depending on the date of the permit purchase and the zone's expiration date). After that, you’ll need to get a residential parking permit, which costs $40. New residents can get a temporary permit for free, which is valid for up to 30 days. Welcome to Somerville! If you have a car, you’ll need to get a residential parking permit. If you’re new to Somerville, visit our New Residents 101 Guide to find information on getting settled.Ĭlick here for a map of detours and construction in the City. Working with the City’s Traffic Commission, we also help create rules and regulations for using the City’s roads. We help departments like Planning, Public Works, and Police and Fire on all matters related to traffic and parking. Our department enforces parking and traffic regulations through road signage, parking meters, and other methods. On this page, you’ll find helpful information about parking tickets, permits, street sweeping, and more. The Parking Department works with other departments in the City to make sure that all public roads are safe and accessible. Parking is an important part of living in Somerville. The City does offer bill-paying service through City Hall Systems, which is a vendor approved by the City. While this service does list contact information for the City of Somerville, the City has no contract or affiliation with this company. All residents and taxpayers are hereby advised that the bill-paying services provided by DOXO are not endorsed by the City, nor can the City accept any responsibility for transactions conducted through DOXO.
