What Truck Permits are Available?

Truck Permits Available Online

The following Truck permits are available online through the Seattle Services Portal:

Annual Service Zone

• An annual permit valid July 1 through June 30.
• Allows trucks or commercial vehicles to provide maintenance services to a building or building equipment.

Annual Truck Permit

• An annual permit valid April 1st to March 31st and prorated quarterly.
• Allows vehicles and loads that exceed the maximum height, weight, width, and/or length specified by state law to travel on Seattle streets.

Commercial Vehicle Loading Zone (CVLZ)

• An annual permit valid for Jan 1 to Dec 31.
• Allows a commercially plated vehicle or truck to load and unload at Commercial Vehicle Load Zones, which have a 30-minute time limit.

Heavy Haul Truck Network

• An annual permit valid for 12 months from the date of purchase.
• Allows vehicles to travel on Seattle’s Heavy Haul Network.

House Move

• A single-use permit.
• Required when moving an entire house from one location to another.

Restricted Area Parking (RAP)

• A 2-day permit. May include additional days.
• Required for trucks or commercial vehicles to occupy a specific Temporary No Parking Zone or other restricted parking areas for an approved period of time.

Short-Term Truck

• A single-use permit.
• Allows vehicles and loads that exceed the maximum height, weight, width, and/or length specified by state law to travel on Seattle streets.

Shuttle Bus Zone

• An annual permit valid for Jan 1 to Dec 31.
• Allows shuttle buses carrying 11 or more passengers on a fixed route to use designated Shuttle Bus Zones in the downtown core.
• To apply, see How Do I Apply for a Shuttle Route Permit.
• To make changes to your application, see How to Make Corrections to Your Shuttle Route Application.

How to Apply Online

Step 1: Log in or Register

1. Go to the Seattle Services Portal.
2. Log in:
   • If you already have an account, log in with your credentials.
   • If you don’t have an account, register for a new account before proceeding.

Step 2: Start Your Application

1. Click on the Home tab in the portal.
2. Under Create New, click Permits – Parking & Truck.
3. Expand the section and select the option specific to the permit you need.
4. Follow the prompts in the application.

Need Help?

Visit the Seattle Services Portal help center, email [e-mail], or call [phone].