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Citations may be paid or appealed online or by calling (888) 736-7697. International motorists should call (213) 246-4993. For citation support via email, please send inquiries to westhollywood@t2systems.com

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NEW RESIDENTS AND RENEWALS

Please visit our ONLINE PERMIT PORTAL to begin. Please note, all online users will need to create a new account using a valid email. Customers with ACTIVE permits will not need to resubmit proof of residency documents other than photo proof of a current permit to register. All new residents will need to complete the full registration process before being able to buy and manage parking permits. 

Visitor permits are still available for redemption at the Kings Road Parking Garage Office from 8am until 12am and at City Hall from during regular business hours.Please contact the City’s Citation Customer Service Center during business hours at westhollywood@t2systems.com with questions or help regarding a citation and/or appeal. The Center may also be reached by phone at (888) 736-7697. 

Please contact us by email at permitparking@weho.org or by leaving a message at (323) 848-6578 and we will return your call as soon as possible.

Residential Parking

 RPP District map

Residential parking is divided into 11 districts. Within each district streets may require a permit for parking. Permits are valid for 1 year with effective and expiration dates specific to the governing district. Every two months a new district's permits expire and new permits are issued. 

District #

Permit Expires

Enforcement Begins

4 & 7

January 31st

February 1st

1 & 9

March 31st

April 1st

2 & 10

May 31st

June 1st

3 & 6

July 31st

August 1st

5 & 11

September 30th

October 1st

8

November 30th

December 1st

 New Applicants (Initial Setup)

PARKING PERMIT PORTAL 

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New residents are to apply via the City's Online Permit Portal. Each application will require 1) Proof of Residence**, 2) Valid Picture ID and 3) Current California Vehicle Registration***. Vehicle registration must be under the resident's name. Separate registration is required for each vehicle. Title, insurance ID or other documentation is not acceptable. 

**We do not process applications in-person at City Hall. If you require assistance, please contact Permit Parking at (323) 848-6578 or PermitParking@weho.org**

For accounts only requiring visitor permits, please do not select "Resident" or "Guest" permits. You will be submitting the application without any permits type selected.

Current Residents (Permit Renewals)

Permit renewals occur online and are sent by USPS mail. Renewals must be done online or sent via USPS. Renewing online is strongly encouraged, saving time for both parties. Applications should be carefully inspected for accuracy prior to submission to avoid delays. Residents renewing via USPS - please do not submit cash. 

If you have renewed your account and have NOT received your permits by the new permit period's effective date, please contact Permit Services to arrange for a temporary permit. 

Resident Parking Permit

Resident Parking Permits are valid for a maximum of 1 year. Permits are valid only for the vehicle to which it is registered. See the table below for your Residential Parking Program District's details. 

 District Expiration Date  Prorate Start Date*
 4 & 7  January 31   August 1
 1 & 9  March 31   October 1
 2 & 10  May 31   December 1
 3 & 6  July 31   February 1
 5 & 11  September 30   April 1
 8  November 30   June 1 

 *Permits are prorated six months into their life-cycle

Applicant vehicle must be registered in California and must be the resident's primary vehicle. Commercial use or use by a non-resident is prohibited. Resident permits are issued to a specific vehicle's License Plate or Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). A maximum of 4 permits may be purchased per address each permit cycle. Permits may not be transferred without re-registering through the Permit Counter. To avoid being charged a replacement fee, the permit being replaced must be returned to the Permit Counter at time of the transaction. 

Fees

Resident Permit purchases are non-refundable. New or renewal fees increase by the number of permits requested. Permits being replaced due to a change in vehicle registration are available at no cost with the return of the previous permit to the Permit Counter.

 Permit Tier  Regular Rate* Prorated Rate*  EV Rate**
 Tier 1  $26  $14  $13
 Tier 2  $34  $18  $18
 Tier 3  $56  $29  $29
 Tier 4  $79  $40  $40

*Permits are issued at no cost if purchased in the final month before expiration

**Verified EV applicants are eligible for reduced permit rates when supporting documentation is provided during registration. Only registration's showing "Motive of Power=E" shall be eligible. If registering multiple electric vehicles, separate copies of each vehicle's current CA registration must be submitted. If multiple vehicles consisting of non-EV and EV are being registered, EVs must be reported after the non-EV vehicles to receive the greatest discount.

Guest Parking Permit

Guest permits are only available to current West Hollywood residents and are limited to 2 per address. Guest permits are issued in the form of a placard and are interchangeable between vehicles. Guest permits are only for use by the resident or a guest of the resident in the act of visiting. Guest permits must be used in the vicinity of the registered address. Reselling or sharing guest permits for any use other than visitation is strictly prohibited. Misuse may result in citation, towing, or revocation of permit privileges.  

Fees

Permit purchases are non-refundable. Guest Parking Placards purchased on or after the resident's District prorate date are $19.

  1. $37
  2. $37 (Max)

Lost/Stolen Permit Renewal Policy 

Guest Annual Permit

A loss of permits renewed by mail is replaceable at no charge at the Permit Counter if reported within 21 calendar days of the purchase date, is accompanied by a completed USPS Receipt of Claim record and is the first in the current renewal period for the address/account. USPS Claims may be submitted online at https://www.usps.com/help/missing-mail.htm. Thereafter, lost or stolen Guest Annual Permits may be replaced for fee and up to a maximum of 3 replacement permits each year.

Guest Permit Replacement Fee Schedule
 Tier Scenario  Fee 
 1 Lost/Stolen After 21 Days  $49
 2 Lost/Stolen After 21 Days  $74
 3 Lost/Stolen After 21 Days  $114
 Max of 3 Replacement Guest Permits per Renewal Cycle

Any vehicle displaying a reported lost or stolen permit is subject to citation and tow at the owner's expense. 

Resident Annual Permit

A loss of renewed by mail is replaceable at no charge at the Permit Counter if reported within 21 calendar days of the purchase date, is accompanied by a completed USPS Receipt of Claim printout and is the first request in the current renewal period for the address/account. USPS Claims can be submitted online at https://www.usps.com/help/missing-mail.htm. Thereafter, lost or stolen permits are replaced at the full price of the subsequent pricing tier. 

Visitor Parking

Visitors of West Hollywood residents parking in preferential parking districts must display a temporary Visitor Parking Permit. Visitor permits are free of charge and may be requested up to 5 days in advance. A maximum of 25 permits may be issued for a single day and no more than 100 permits may be issued to a residential address in the same month. Visitor permits may not be issued in excess of 15 calendar days each month per address.

Permits may be obtained online or in person at Kings Road Parking Garage. For online Visitor permits read our Permit-by-Plate information page HERE

Overnight Resident Parking Permit

West Hollywood residents in need of overnight parking may purchase an Overnight Resident Parking Permit at $9 per quarter, which allows the overnight parking of the permitted vehicle in specific City parking facilities. Facilities are not accessible during closing hours and permit sales are subject to availability. 

Current City facilities offering overnight parking via the Overnight Resident Parking Permit Program are Kings Road Garage, Spaulding Lot and the La Jolla Lot. 

For more information, please contact ABM Parking at (323) 848-2067.

Commercial Parking

All accounts are subject to availability. Parking Division has sole and complete discretion on availability. Permits are not guaranteed and must be applied for annually. Allowed permits are tied to the address and not the business. Moving to a new location does not automatically transfer eligibility and will require a new application. For more information on how to apply, please contact PermitParking@weho.org. 

C Parking Permits

Commercial-type "C" parking permits are strictly limited. Existing C permit holders may retrieve new rate information by emailing the Permit Counter or waiting for their renewal in the mail. New businesses must abide by the City's Business Parking Requirements. New businesses are strongly encouraged to verify parking requirements before entering into a lease. 

M Parking Permits

Type "M" permits are valid in designated spaces between 7 am and 7 pm on San Vincente Blvd between Melrose Ave and Beverly Blvd to qualifying businesses.  

E Parking Permits 

Type "E" Permits allow employees to park in designated metered spaces in the evening hours between 6 pm and 3 am. E Permits are limited to non-residents employed by a valid business within the boundaries of La Cienega Blvd to Doheny Dr and Santa Monica Blvd and Beverly Blvd.

Permit Fees

Permit fees are subject to change July 1 of each year. 

Effective Period* Cost**
Term  C-Permit M-Permit E-Permit***
3 Months (1 Quarter)  $234 $180 $117
2 Months (Partial Quarter A)  $156 $120 $78
1 Months (Partial Quarter B)  $78 $78 $39

*Permits are only sold in quarters (or remaining time left) **Permits are not prorated by week. ***Program availability is dependent on available resources. Parking availability is not guaranteed. Lack of parking is not justification for violation of local or state regulations. 

Lost/Stolen Permit Renewal Policy 

Lost or stolen Commercial Permits renewed by mail is replaceable at no charge at the Permit Counter if reported within 21 calendar days of the purchase date, is accompanied by a completed USPS Receipt of Claim printout and is the first request in the current renewal period for the address/account. USPS Claims must be submitted online at https://www.usps.com/help/missing-mail.htm. Thereafter, lost or stolen permits will be replaced at the full price. This includes permits lost by mail. Vehicles displaying a reported lost or stolen permit are subject to citation and impound at the owner's expense.  

Map

Commercial Permit Map 2018

Moving Parking Permit (Parking Encroachment)

>>Resident Moving Online Request Form<< 

>>Commercial Moving Online Request Form<< 

An encroachment parking permit (moving permit) may be purchased to temporarily reserve a parking space, without receiving a parking citation. It also allows vehicles greater than 24' in length and over 3/4 tons to park on residential streets. Spaces are reserved by Parking Enforcement in accordance with WHMC 10.07.160.

Moving Parking Permits do not exempt vehicles from local or state law. It is the motorist's responsibility to comply with all traffic and parking regulations, regardless of issuance of permit. 

 Encroachment Type Fees  Request Due Date Minimum Posting Requirements
(WHMC 10.07.160)
Moving Hours  Consecutive Days* 
Residential Move $17 per Permit 5 Days   72 Hours 8 am until 5 pm  1
Commercial Move $24 per Space 3 Days   24 Hours 8 am until 5 pm  1
Oversize Vehicle $38 per Space 3 Days   24 Hours 12 am until 11:59 pm 
*Subject to Permit Specialist Discretion  
  • Permits shall not be issued to place storage containers or POD-type devices in the Public Right-of-way
  • Requested locations are not guaranteed and are subject to City's discretion
    • Every effort will be made to accommodate each request. In the event a request is unable to be fulfilled to the applicant's preferred location, Parking Enforcement will encroach the next closest space(s) to the original request.

Overnight Parking

Over-sized vehicles, passenger buses and other unusually large vehicles may request to park overnight in commercially zoned parking spaces. If approved, the applicant must pay to reserve each meter they occupy for the duration of the stay. 

>>Oversized Vehicle Meter Online Request Form<<

Monthly Parking

Monthly parking is available for purchase at select lots throughout the City. For availability, fees, and general inquiries, please contact our parking facility operator at (323) 848-2067 or in person at their local office located in the Kings Road Parking Garage at 8383 Santa Monica Blvd. 

Off-site Property Owners

Owners of residential property who are non-residents shall be entitled to purchase one guest permit for the property owner’s personal use to visit the property by providing a copy of the dwelling unit’s lease agreement and a current property tax bill at the time of the application and renewed annually. WHMC 10.08.130(b)(4)

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