What Parking Permits are Available?

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The following parking permits are available through the Seattle Services Portal:

Car Share – Designated Parking Space

• Available to City-approved car share companies only.

• Allows permitted vehicles to use any paid parking space within the city.

Car Share – Free Floating

• Available to City-approved car share companies only.

Carpool

• A quarterly permit that allows carpools and vanpools to park on-street in designated areas.

Restricted Area Parking (RAP)

• Required for trucks or commercial vehicles to occupy a specific temporary no parking zone or other restricted parking area for an approved period of time.

• Can be applied for as a standalone permit or during a Temporary No Parking permit application.

Restricted Parking Zone (RPZ)

• For businesses:
  Available to businesses located within Southeast Link Light Rail Zones (zones 16, 28, 29, 30, and 31). This permit allows employees and volunteers to park longer than the posted time limit for that zone.

• For residences:
  Allows residents within an RPZ to park longer than the posted time limit. Each permit is issued for a specific permit cycle.

• If you do not have an existing RPZ permit, see the help articles below to apply:

  • For residential permits - How Do I Apply for a Residential Restricted Parking Zone Permit.

  • For short term permits - How Do I Apply for a Short Term Restricted Parking Zone Permit.

• For additional permits, see How Do I Request Additional Restricted Parking Zone Permits.

Temporary No Parking (Paid Areas)

• Used to create a temporary no parking zone in areas with paid parking.

• To apply, see How Do I Apply for a Temporary No Parking (Paid Area) Permit.

• To extend your permit, see How Do I Extend My Temporary No Parking (Paid Area) Permit.

Temporary No Parking (Unpaid Areas)

• Used to create a temporary no parking zone in areas with unpaid parking.

• To apply, see How Do I Apply for a Temporary No Parking (Non-Paid Area) Permit.

General Infomation

Apply for a New Permit

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.

Change Your Permit Prior to Renewal

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 Change Request

1. In My Records, find your permit.
2. Click Make Changes.
3. Follow the prompts in the application.

Renew Your Permit

• You will receive a renewal email or letter prior to your permit’s expiration with instructions.

Need Help?

• Visit the Seattle Services Portal help center.
• For RPZ permits, email [e-mail]
• For all other parking permits, email [e-mail].
• Call [phone].