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 City of Medford Parking Permit Portal 

All parking permits and Visitor Parking Permits are valid for a period of one calendar year (January 1 until December 31).

Room 110, Parking Window - Hours of Operations: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM Mon/Tue/Thu, 8:30 AM – 7:30 PM Wednesday and 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM Friday

*PERMIT RATES* 

AT THE CITY HALL WINDOW ONLY CHECKS AND CASH ARE ACCEPTED. VISA, MASTERCARD AND DEBIT CARDS CAN ONLY BE USED FOR ONLINE PURCHASES.

• * $10.00 - Residential Parking Permit
• * Free - Senior Residential Parking Permit (residents 65 years and older) with D.O.B. identification
• * $100.00 - Business Parking Permit
• * $100.00 - Residential Commuter Permit
• * $25.00 - Senior Citywide Municipal Lots and Meter Parking Permit (residents 65 years and older) with D.O.B. identification
• *The Visitor Parking Permit will cost $5.00 each (a maximum of two permits) for residences without a Residential Parking Permitted vehicle

*CREATING AN ACCOUNT AND LOGIN INSTRUCTIONS*

Please login or create an account to apply for or renew your parking permits: Please be advised that 5 MB is the max image limit.

Steps to online registration

1. Create an account.
2. In the Active Permits section select “Add permit” button on right side – a popup will appear requesting vehicle information.
3. Enter vehicle information and select “add to cart” (If a message indicates that the vehicle's plate is already in the system. Please contact the Parking Clerks to clear the old information.)
4. Repeat process for your second vehicle
5. Residential Parking Permit: Upload a clear copy of the Massachusetts vehicle registration (must have the City of Medford address printed by the Registry of Motor Vehicle (RMV), to apply for a Residential Parking Permit). The street address is required to be printed by the RMV in the Garaged or Owner-Mailing Address. The RMV Registration Replacement, RMV Residential Address form, RMV Renewal Letter, handwritten address changes are not acceptable. For the Proof of Address section: you may choose to upload one of the following: 1) Vehicle Registration; 2) Driver's License; 3) Lease Agreement/Deed or 4) Utility bill (each document must indicate the City of Medford address of the residence). The Residential Parking Permit only allows the vehicle to park on the street of the residence or the variance.
6. Business Parking Permit: Upload a clear copy of the vehicle registration. For the Business Proof of Address section: you may choose to upload one of the following: 1) Letter of Employment from the business; 2) Business Card or 3) an official document pertaining to the business (each document must indicate the City of Medford address of the business). 
7. Residential Commuter Permit: Upload a clear copy of the Massachusetts vehicle registration (must have the City of Medford address printed by the RMV, to apply for a Residential Commuter Permit). For the Proof of Address section: you may choose to upload one of the following: 1) Vehicle Registration; 2) Driver's License; 3) Lease Agreement/Deed or 4) Utility bill (each document must indicate the City of Medford address of the residence). The street address is required to be printed by the RMV in the "Garage Address" (supersedes the other addresses) or Owner-Mailing Address. The RMV Registration Replacement, RMV Residential Address form and handwritten addresses are not accepted.
8. On the Buy Permit Screen - Permit Shopping cart details will show the vehicles you have registered with zero $ value – you must select “accept terms” and select the “Buy” button.
9. A pop up will appear regarding privacy and terms of reference.
10. If you agree - select yes.
11. The registration process is complete – you will receive an email confirming account setup. An additional email will be sent when the permit(s) are approved.  

• * Senior Citywide (Meter and Municipal Lot Parking Permit): A parking permit that allows the vehicle to park at the parking meters, kiosk areas and municipal parking lots and does not have to pay at the site. expires at the end of the calendar year, for Medford residents 65 years and older (with D.O.B. identification). Bring a clear copy of the Massachusetts vehicle registration (must have the City of Medford address printed by the Registry of Motor Vehicle (RMV), to apply for a Residential Parking Permit). The street address is required to be printed by the RMV in the Garaged or Owner-Mailing Address. The RMV Registration Replacement, RMV Residential Address form, RMV Renewal Letter, handwritten address changes are not acceptable.

• * Permit Parking for Parking Variance (Residence or Corner Residence): Citizens authorized by the City of Medford Traffic Commission to park on local adjacent streets that are different from the street address of the residence.

• * Visitor Parking Permit: The address of the residence must qualify for a Visitor Parking Permit, according to City of Medford ordinances and Traffic Commission. Two (2) free Visitor Parking Permit are issued per residence (apartment, unit, or single-family home) with the Residential Parking Permit. 
• * Without an active Residential Parking Permit assigned to the residence, the Visitor Parking Permit will cost $5.00 each (a maximum of two Visitor Parking Permits). The requirements for Visitor Parking Permit: Massachusetts Driver's License; Massachusetts State Identification Card or Temporary Massachusetts Driver's License (must have the current City of Medford address, printed by the RMV), and one of the following documents:1) Tax Statement; 2) Lease agreement/Deed; 3) Utility Bill 4) Vehicle Registration (each document must indicate the City of Medford address of the residence). Medford residents must have a Residential Parking Permit to park on permitted public streets. Visitor Parking Permit may only be used for 2 weeks, by Medford residents that are waiting for a new vehicle registration from the RMV. A Visitor Parking Permit is required to be displayed on the driver's side dashboard of the parked vehicle. Please contact the Traffic Department at phone number (781) 391- 6404, for one-time large events and gatherings for parking permission, and authorization on the street. Vehicles found in violation of Massachusetts parking laws and the City of Medford ordinances are subject to ticketing.