FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: What is the Overnight Permit Parking Program?
The Overnight Permit Parking Program allows overnight parking on most but not all residential streets in Providence. Cars without a valid overnight parking permit, or guest permit, are not allowed to park on the street between 2:00AM and 5:00AM.
Q: How does the program work?
If you live in Providence and have valid vehicle registration, you can purchase an overnight parking permit. Applicants will receive a confirmation email once their overnight permit application has been approved.
PLEASE NOTE: YOUR PERMIT APPLICATION WILL NOT BE PROCESSED UNTIL THE APPLCIATION FEE IS PAID!
In Providence, overnight parking permit enforcement is license plate based, except for guest permits. Once you have received confirmation that your permit is approved, you may park your car overnight on a street designated for such use by signs reading, “NO PARKING 2 AM – 5 AM EXCEPT BY DIST. PERMIT.”
Permit-holders are required to obey existing signs and regulations. If a parking ban (such as a snow emergency) is declared, you must remove your car from the street for the duration of the ban.
Q: I have an overnight permit, but I just changed my license plate number. What do I do?
Simply e-mail sjorge@providenceri.gov and aupena@providenceri.gov with your first and last name, permit number, address, and the new plate number. Keep in mind: if you don’t update the plate number on your permit, you are at risk of ticketing.
Q: What is the cost?
The cost of a permit is $100/year for cars registered in Providence and $200/year for cars registered outside of Providence. Any unpaid City of Providence parking tickets, speeding tickets, speed camera tickets, and red-light camera tickets issued to the vehicle registration must be paid to obtain a parking permit.
Residents with an overnight parking pass can also purchase guest passes. Guest passes cost $25 per year and enable visitors to park on the street five nights per month.
Q: How many cars may be registered for overnight parking?
Each household (apartment, house, condo, etc.) in Providence can purchase two overnight parking permits per year. Separate applications are required for each vehicle.
Q: If my spouse has a vehicle and I have a vehicle, do each of us have to apply for a permit for each individual vehicle?
Yes, each car requires its own permit.
Q: I have two roommates, both of whom have resident permits. Am I eligible to receive a permit too?
No, only two permits per household may be issued. Arrangements must be made within households to allocate the overnight parking permits available.
Q: I am a student living in on-campus housing. Can I get an overnight parking permit?
No, students living in dormitories and university owned housing are not eligible to purchase overnight parking permits.
Q: I have a guest coming to visit. Are they able to park on the street overnight?
Residents applying for an Overnight Parking Permit can also apply for a guest permit.
A guest permit costs $25 and allows a vehicle to park on the street up to five times per month.
Q: I’m getting work done on my property and I need to park on the street overnight temporarily. How do I avoid getting a ticket?
You can apply for the Temporary Overnight Parking Permit, which is free. This permit is for residents of Providence who have temporary circumstances that require them to park on the street overnight. This permit is NOT for visitors or guests who don’t live in Providence, and it is not for residents of Providence to use under normal circumstances. Apply here.
Q: How do I apply for an overnight parking permit?
Apply online: Overnight Parking Permit Application
You will need to upload your vehicle registration and proof of residency to the application. Acceptable proof of residency includes a driver’s license, mortgage, lease, and utility bill.
Q: Must I come in person?
No, we only accept online applications.
Q: How do I renew my parking permit?
For overnight parking permit renewals, you can renew online.
To renew online, log into your Providence Open Gov account and follow the instructions provided.