Why A Residential Parking Program? The Residential Parking Program was created to help provide convenient access to on-street parking for residents who live in areas with timed or metered parking. By registering your vehicle with the City and paying your $10 annual fee, you can park for free in eligible spaces near your home.
Program Changes - Effective June 1, 2007
- All outstanding parking tickets must be paid.
- $10 annual fee for each vehicle registered in the program.
Program Guidelines: You can only park within your zone in eligible spaces. To find out what zone you live in, check out the new Residential Parking Program map (PDF).
- You will still get a ticket if you park illegally, such as parking in a yellow zone, parking too close to fire hydrants and crosswalks, or blocking a driveway.
- Vehicles must be moved at least once every five days.
- You cannot register boats, trailers, campers, buses, and RVs. No vehicle which exceeds the size of a parking stall can be registered.
- The program is not for work-related parking.
Registering for the Program: Registration is done at the Parking Services office. You must provide the information listed below to register.
Proof of Residency (all zones): Applicants must provide one of the following documents to establish residency:
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Current official mail (such as utility bill, bank statement, etc.). Marina residents can bring their live-aboard moorage agreement; or
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Current lease (valid rental agreement); or
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A notarized statement from the applicable homeowner or landlord verifying that the applicant is residing at the applied for address.
Vehicle Requirements (all zones): Residents applying must provide all of the documents listed below:
- Valid driver’s license; and
- Proof of vehicle insurance; and
- Current vehicle registration(s).
Affidavits (zones 1, 2, and 3 only): Residents who live in zones 1, 2, and 3 must provide two affidavits. Printer-friendly copies (PDFs) of both affidavits are available below, just click on the affidavit link. Affidavits are also available at the Parking Services office.
Vehicle Limits: Vehicle limits vary by zone. For each vehicle registered, there is an annual $10 fee.
- Zones 1, 2, 3, and 4: May register up to four vehicles per address.
- Zones 5, 6, 7, and 8: May register only one vehicle per resident (to a maximum of four per address).
Where Can I Park? You can only park in eligible spaces within your zone. If you park illegally, you will get a ticket. Please refer to the zone map to determine your zone. Use the following information to determine your eligible spaces.
Eligible Spaces by Zone:
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Zone 1 |
Only at 1- and 2-hour timed parking spaces. |
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Zone 2 |
Only at 1-hour timed parking spaces. |
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Zone 3 |
Only at 1- and 2-hour timed parking spaces. |
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Zone 4 |
Only at 2-hour timed parking spaces and 9- hour meters. |
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Zone 5 |
Only at 9-hour meters and in 2-hour timed parking spaces. |
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Zone 6 |
Only at 9-hour meters and in 90 minutes timed parking spaces. |
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Zone 7 |
Only at 9-hour meters. |
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Zone 8 |
Only at 9-hour meters. |
Having Visitors? Having house guests or construction work done? Give us a call. We just need some basic vehicle information (license plate, make, model, color, and location). Visitor passes can be issued for up to 10 business days. Some restrictions apply, see below.
- Zones 2 and 3: Passes are limited to two per month January 1 - April 30.
- 9-hour Meter Areas: Visitors parking at 9-hour meters are not eligible for a pass until the second business day. One business day is needed to process your visitor into our system.
How Do We Know Who Is Registered? We know your vehicle is registered because your license plate number is entered into our computer system.
Need More Information? Contact the Parking Services Office.
- Address: 117 Legion Way, SW, Olympia, WA 98501.
- Hours: Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. EXCEPT Tuesdays from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Phone:(360) 753-8017, 24-hour messaging.
- Email: parking services