RESIDENTIAL PARKING PERMIT (RPP) Montgomery County Department of Transportation Division of Parking Management RESIDENTIAL PARKING PERMIT (RPP) The RESIDENTIAL PARKING PERMIT program has been in effect for over 40 years. It was initiated in an effort to provide relief for residents whose neighborhoods are impacted by certain public facilities, land uses and adjacent commercial districts. This program was enacted into law in Section 31-48 of the . Outside of central business district areas only single-family dwelling units are eligible to participate in the program. For those eligible multi-family dwelling units impacted, residential permit parking can be considered. Frequently Asked Questions A. The process to establish a Residential Permit Parking area is:

  • Submit a written request (from residents/or the civic association) to the Montgomery County Department of Transportaion (MCDOT) requesting establishment of a parking permit area. Written request must include a petition indicating concurrence of at least two-thirds of the houses of each initial block that desires permit parking.
  • MCDOT evaluates the request to confirm that all criteria have been met, establishes the boundaries of the proposed permit area, and then notifies the civic association its recommendations.
  • Public hearing fee of $250 is received from the civic association. MCDOT schedules a public hearing.
  • The County Executive issues a written decision following submission of the hearing record.
  • The entire process takes approximately eight months to one year. B. The process to implement permanent parking regulations once an area has been established is:
  • Residents of a block who desire inclusion in the residential permit parking program need to submit a petition to MCDOT. The petition should indicate that two thirds of a block's residents are in favor of having signs installed on their block and buying permits. (Only one signature per household is valid.)
  • MCDOT evaluates to confirm that all criteria have been met and then notifies the civic association of the outcome.
  • Once approved, the appropriate signs are installed and permits are issued to residents requesting such. Generally, Traffic Engineering and Operations Section uses the Civic Association boundaries, as approved by the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, to establish the "ultimate area" for Residential Permit Parking. The standard restriction hours are 9am - 5pm, Monday to Friday. However, there are variations to this standard (for example, Saturdays and/or Sundays). These variations are studied on a case-by-case basis and are dependent on the specific problems which are being encountered in your community. Residential Permit Parking residents may request that parking permits not be enforced in a specific residential permit area for the day when they expect several visitors. This is usually requested when residents participating in the RPP program have a large number of visitors for an event such as: family reunions, group meetings, parties, religious events and/or memorial services. This action is referred to as a "Call Off" and to request one, a Service Request must be created so that Parking Management can conduct the necessary actions. A “Call Off” can also be applied to recurring or monthly meetings or gatherings but you must make the request each month. Residents can call the Parking Office at 240-777-8740 to request the "Call Off". A minimum of 48 business hours advanced notice is required to call off residential parking enforcement for an event. Again, this is only for residential permit parking areas, all other requests should be directed to police non-emergency at 301-279-8000 for that jurisdiction. For daytime enforcement, please contact The Division of Parking Management at 240-777-8740, between 8am - 4pm Monday to Friday. For evening and weekend enforcement, please contact the Police Department at the non-emergency number at 301-279-8000. If all regulations were followed and a vehicle receives a ticket, you should submit your appeal in writing along with a copy of your permit and the ticket to: Citations Services P.O. Box 1426 Rockville Maryland 20850-1426 240-453-0113 Because resident permits are registered to the vehicle, you will need to purchase a new resident permit whether you lost it or purchased a new car. The cost of the permit will be prorated. The illegal sale, transfer, or intentional misuse of the resident permit is prohibited. Contact the Parking Sales Store for more information. Residents are eligible for up to two visitor permits per household. If you are expecting more than one additional vehicle at your home, you will need to obtain temporary visitor permits for those vehicles in advance. For residents that need permits for contractors to perform repair work or building construction at the residence:
  • A contractor permit may be obtained through the RPP (Residential Permit Parking) Portal either via the resident’s account or by the contractor on behalf of the resident.
  • The permit is issued for up to six months, and up to six contractor permits per address may be obtained. The permit must be linked to the contractor’s vehicle(s) before it becomes active and may be reassigned as needed. To complete this step, the resident is required to upload a copy of the contractor’s signed contract for verification.