How Do I Apply for a Temporary No Parking (Non-Paid Area) Permit?

Instructions for Applying for a Temporary No Parking (Non-Paid Area) Permit

Follow these steps to apply for a Temporary No Parking Zone (Non-Paid) (TNPN) Permit. The TNPN application is used to reserve curb space in non-paid areas of the city and to generate the Public Notice for a Temporary No Parking Zone for posting on No Parking barricades. Purposes may include, but are not limited to: 

• Construction activity (which may also require a Street Use permit)
• Loading and unloading
• Clearing a street for special events like a parade

What You Need to Know About a Temporary No Parking (Non-Paid Area) Permit

General Information

• The restricted area is not to be used for parking personal vehicles. 
• If you need to also use a commercial vehicle in the Temporary No Parking Zone, you may apply for a Restricted Area Parking permit during the application process.
• The Public Notice must be attached to your No Parking barricades to be enforceable by the Seattle Police Department.
• If you have questions about the rules and regulations for Temporary No Parking Zones, please refer to SDOT’s website. 

Types of Parking Spaces That Can Be Reserved

• Spaces that can be reserved: 
  • Valid on-street paid parking spaces
  • Valid on-street unpaid parking spaces
• Spaces that cannot be reserved:
  • You cannot reserve already-restricted parking zones such as:
    • Carshare
    • Carpool
    • Van Pool
    • Food Vending
    • Truck Only
    • Passenger Load
    • Other Load/Unload Only zones
  • In special cases, or if there are no other parking options, contact the Traffic Permit Counter at [e-mail] or call [phone] to make arrangements to relocate the affected zone to a nearby location. This process may require additional reservation fees and sign-off by adjacent businesses or property owners.

Types of Temporary No Parking Permits

• Non-paid parking spots require a Temporary No Parking (Non-Paid Area) permit. This article provides information on how to apply for this type of permit.
• Paid parking spots require a Temporary No Parking (Paid Area) permit. For information on how to apply, refer to help article How Do I Apply for a Temporary No Parking (Paid Area) Permit.

Find Curb Space Availability

To find out if a curb space is available for reservations, refer to How To Check Curb Space Availability or Search for Temporary No Parking Reservations Using a Map.

Step-by-Step Guide

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 Temporary No Parking Zone section by clicking on it.
4. Click Temporary No Parking Zone (Non-Paid Area) – Application.

Step 3: Provide Your Parking Location

1. On the Location Information page, enter the nearest address to the location where you want the Temporary No Parking Zone. For best results, only enter the Number and Street Name when searching.
   • Number (required): Enter the house or building number.
   • Street Name (required): Enter the name of the road. When entering a Street Name for a numbered street, such as 5th Ave, only enter "5" in the Street Name field.
2. Click Search. If prompted, select the correct address or parcel number and click Select.

3. Click Continue to proceed.

   Note: If the address entered might be in a paid area, an alert will display on the next page.

Step 4: Provide Contact Information

1. On the Contacts page, provide contact details for the Applicant: You, the person filling out this application:
   • Click Myself to auto-populate the contact information from your Seattle Services Portal user account. 
   • Click Someone Else to find an existing contact. If the person or organization isn’t found, click the “Person or organization not listed? Add them here." link.
2. Click Continue to proceed.

Step 5: Provide Application Information

1. On the Application page, fill in the General Information section:
   • Reason (required) – Select the reason for the Temporary No Parking Zone.
   • Other Reason (optional) – Provide further explanation or additional reasons for the Temporary No Parking Zone.
   • Related Permits (optional) – Informational only. You may provide related permit numbers for your reference.
   • Customer Job Number (optional) – Provide a job, work order, or other number for your reference.
   • Location (required) – Describe the exact location. Include the street name (for example, University Way NE), side of street, and nearest cross streets. The Location prints on your Public Notice.
   • Number of Signs (required) – Provide the number of Public Notices you need.
   • Install Date (required) – Provide the date when the No Park Easels (A-frame signs) and the Public Notice will be placed. 
   • Install Time (required) – Select the time when the No Park Easels (A-frame signs) and the Public Notice will be placed.
   • AM/PM (required) – Select whether the installation is in the morning (AM) or afternoon (PM).
   • Onsite Contact Name (required) – Provide the person's first and last name who is available onsite, if we need to speak with someone.
   • Onsite Contact Number (required) – Provide the phone number of the onsite contact. This number prints on the Public Notice.

Step 6: Provide Effective Dates

1. In the Effective Dates section, fill in all fields.
   • Requested Start Date (required) – Provide the FIRST day your Temporary No Parking Zone will be in effect.

   • Requested End Date (required) – Provide the LAST day your Temporary No Parking Zone will be in effect.

     Note: The Requested End Date may be no more than 30 days from your requested start date. For each 30 day period you will need to submit a new application.

   • Daily Start Time (required) – Select the time you want your Temporary No Parking Zone to begin each day. For 24 hours, select 12 AM.
   • AM/PM (required) – Select whether the start time is in the morning (AM) or afternoon (PM).
   • Daily End Time (required) – Select the time you want your Temporary No Parking Zone to end each day. For 24 hours, select 12 AM.
   • AM/PM (required) – Select whether the end time is in the morning (AM) or afternoon (PM).
   • Include Saturday (required) – Click Yes or No.
   • Include Sunday (required) – Click Yes or No.
   • 24-Hour No Parking (required) – Click Yes or No. 
     • If you choose Yes, your Temporary No Parking Zone will be in effect 24 hours a day. You must set the Daily Start Time as 12 AM and Daily End Time as 12 AM.
     • If you choose No, you will need to enter the appropriate start and end times.
2. Click Continue to proceed.

Step 7: Provide Vehicle Information

If you are using a moving truck or other vehicle in the Temporary No Parking Zone, a Restricted Area Parking permit is required. You may apply for it on the Vehicle Information page.

1. If you are using a moving truck or other vehicle, provide the vehicle information: 
   1. Click Add a Row.
   2. On the pop-up, fill in the fields:
      • Type of Vehicle (required) – Select "Commercial Vehicle" or "Truck."
      • Vehicle License Number (optional) - Provide your vehicle's license number.
   3. Click Submit.
   4. Repeat steps a through c for each additional vehicle you want to add.
2. Click Continue to proceed.

Step 8: Attach Required Documents

1. On the Attachments page, click Continue to skip adding documents and proceed.

   Note: Optionally, you may upload documents by clicking Select and following the prompts.

Step 9: Review and Submit

1. On the Review page:
   • Verify that all information is correct.
   • Make edits as needed by clicking Edit in the relevant sections.
2. Scroll to the bottom. Agree to the certification statement by checking the box.
3. Click Continue to submit your application.

Step 10: Confirmation Displays

A message displays confirming that your application is submitted for review.

• Your record number format is SDOT-TNPN-00-00000.
• Keep a record of your Record Number.

An email is sent to the contacts notifying them of the application submission.

Congratulations! Your application has been submitted for review. The Traffic team will contact you if additional information is required. For questions or updates, email [e-mail].

Additional Information

• If your application is automatically approved, your Permit License record is created with the Public Notice. 
• If your application is not automatically approved, it has been submitted for reviewed. You will be contacted regarding next steps. 
• Once your permit issues, see help article How Do I Print My Public Notice for information on printing your notice and posting it.

Need Help?

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