Parking Department

Creating An Account and Login Instructions 

Please login or create an account to apply for or renew your parking permits:

Steps to online registration

1. Create an account at this link
2. Once your account is created, 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.  

Please allow one - two business days for the determination of your permit application. Contact us if you do not receive an approval or rejection within two business days.

Residential Parking Permit

• Various streets in the city are designated as Resident Parking Permit (RPP). If you live on a street with this designation you will need to obtain a Resident Parking Permit which will allow you to park on the street. A list of RPP streets can be found here. 
• Resident parking permits can be obtained at this link or in-person at City Hall - Room 110 (behind the main staircase). 
• If obtaining a permit in-person, please bring a current valid Massachusetts or an out of state certificate of registration with your Medford address printed by the Registry of Motor Vehicle, in the "Garaged Address" if the "Owner-Mailing Address" is different. 
• Resident Permit Parking fee for people under 65 years of age: $10.00 
• Resident Parking Permits are FREE for Seniors ages 65 and older. 
• All parking permits and Visitor Parking Permits are valid for a period of one calendar year (January 1 until December 31)

Visitor Parking Permit

• Click here  to see the full list of Visitor Parking Guidelines, as of December 1, 2022. (*Note* scroll down the page to view visitor parking instructions.)
• Visitor parking permits are FREE for seniors 65 years and older regardless of resident parking permit status.
• Visitor parking permits may be obtained by Medford residents to allow visitors parking on permitted residential streets for up to 48 hours.
• Visitor parking permits may also be used by Medford residents for up to 2 weeks while waiting for a new vehicle registration from the RMV.
• NOTE: ONLY TWO VISITOR PASSES CAN BE ISSUED TO A HOUSEHOLD. This is done to to limit fraud and ensure that there are ample parking spaces available on resident permit parking streets. 
• Visitor parking permits must be obtained in-person at City Hall - Room 110 (behind the main staircase). 
• Please bring a Massachusetts Driver's License, Massachusetts State Identification Card, or Temporary Massachusetts Driver's License with your Medford address printed by the RMV (signed on the back address changes will not be accepted for Visitor Parking Permits) and one of the following: Tax Statement, Lease Agreement, Deed, Utility Bill, or Vehicle Registration (each document must indicate the City of Medford address of the residence). 
• Permit rate: 2 free visitor permits are issued per residence with a Resident Parking Permit. 2 visitor parking permits will be issued per residence without a Resident Parking Permit at the cost of $5.00 each. 
• Click here to see the full list of Visitor Parking Guidelines, as of December 1, 2022. With questions, contact the Traffic Commission at (781) 391-6409
• All parking permits and Visitor Parking Permits are valid for a period of one calendar year (January 1 until December 31)

Resident Commuter Parking Permit

• Resident Commuter parking permits allow Medford residents to park in designated commuter lots or streets, in areas signed for Commuter Permit parking. 
• Commuter parking permits can be obtained at this link or in-person at City Hall - Room 110 (behind the main staircase). 
• If obtaining a permit in-person, please bring a current valid vehicle registration with your Medford address printed by the RMV and one of the following: Massachusetts Driver's License, Deed, Lease Agreement, or Utility Bill.  
• Residential Commuter Parking Permit Rate: $100.00
• All parking permits and Visitor Parking Permits are valid for a period of one calendar year (January 1 until December 31)

Business Parking Permit

• Business parking permits can be obtained at this link or in-person at City Hall - Room 110 (behind the main staircase). 
• Business parking permits are for Medford business employers and employees to have access to municipal parking lots and business parking areas of the city. 
•  If obtaining a permit in-person, please bring a current valid vehicle registration and one of the following: a letter from the business, a business card, or an official business document (each document must have the Medford address of the business). 
• Permit Rate: $100.00 
• All parking permits and Visitor Parking Permits are valid for a period of one calendar year (January 1 until December 31)

Senior Parking Permit 

Senior residents of Medford (65+ years) are eligible for Senior Resident Parking Permits and Senior City (Meter/Municipal Lots) Parking Permits. 

Both types of Senior Parking Permits must be obtained in-person at City Hall - Room 110 (behind the main staircase).

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

Senior Resident Parking Permit - FREE

Senior residents of Medford (65+ years) are eligible for a free residential parking permit. 

Please bring D.O.B. identification and a vehicle registration with your Medford address printed on it by the RMV (RMV Registration Replacement, RMV Residential Address Form, RMV Renewal Letter, and handwritten address changes will not be accepted). 

Senior City (Meter/Municipal Lots) Parking Permit - $25

Senior residents of Medford (65+ years) are also eligible for a parking permit that allows the vehicle to park at the parking meters, kiosk areas, and in municipal lots without paying at the site. 

Please bring D.O.B. identification and a vehicle registration with your Medford address printed on it by the RMV (RMV Registration Replacement, RMV Residential Address Form, RMV Renewal Letter, and handwritten address changes will not be accepted). 

Home Healthcare Parking Permit

• Home Healthcare parking permits can be obtained in-person at City Hall - Room 110 (behind the main staircase). 

• Home Healthcare parking permits are for Medford Home Healthcare businesses and workers to have access to Municipal Lots and Residential Parking throughout the city. 
• When obtaining a permit in-person, please bring a current valid vehicle registration and one of the following: a letter from the business, a business card, or an official business document stating the employment of the professional.
• Permit Rate: $100.00 
• All Parking Permits and Visitor Parking Permits are valid for a period of one calendar year (January 1 until December 31)