Frequently Asked Questions

You can apply online through the City's website using your smartphone or computer, anywhere, anytime.

The Monroe County Tax Collector's Office will no longer issue residential permits.

$39.13 per year. We accept all methods of payment. No discounts apply.

You will need to provide three (3) items to be eligible for a Residential Permit:

1. Valid driver's license
2. Valid and current Vehicle registration
3. Proof of Residency (examples of acceptable items provided)

• Residential lease (at least 4 months minimum)
• Warranty deed
• Voter's ID
• Utility bill in your name and address
• Real estate tax bill for proof of residency.

It depends.

The vehicle must be registered to the business or covered by commercial insurance. A business owner’s personal vehicle is not eligible unless it is registered to the business.  This category is primarily intended for fleet vehicles that service historic residential neighborhoods.

Any of the marked "Residential" spaces in the Historic District.  Additionally, vehicles with a residential permit can park for free for up to 4 hours once per day at the following locations only:

• Fire Station #2 Lot in the 600 block of Simonton Street
• Main Lot at Key West Bight in the 800 block of Caroline Street
• Old Town Garage (aka Park ’n’ Ride)
• Smather's Beach
• Truman Waterfront Park (except during events)
• Jackson Square Lot, after hours and weekends.

Yes!

Enter the zone number (5-digits) displayed on the side of the pay station through the passport app, and you will receive your 4-hour (one time per day) credit to begin your parking session.   And you can purchase more time before your free session expires.

Yes!

The unmarked spaces are available to everyone.

No.

All residential permits expire in October.  You have the entire month of October to renew.  They are not prorated.

No. 

To qualify under the residency category, you must live within City limits.  However, the City offers a Residential permit valid at Truman Waterfront Park and Jackson Square (after hours and weekends). This type of residential permit is available to apply for online.

No.

The $39.13 fee is to cover the permit. It cannot be prorated, refunded, or transferred.

Yes!

Upload your lease contract instead of registration to verify you are the lessee and you meet eligibility requirements.

Yes!

But you must be listed as an insured driver on the vehicle’s insurance and meet eligibility requirements.

Yes

As long as the documents provided are valid, and you meet the eligibility requirements.

Yes!

If you are eligible under one of the listed categories you may list all vehicles registered to you.

Yes. 

Vehicles cannot park on the street for more than 72 hours without moving per City Ordinance. For long-term storage, check the Park n Ride (300 Grinnell), or a private parking lot offering long-term storage. 

No. 

Boat and boat trailers, RV’s, and oversized vehicles (vehicles over 20 feet in length) cannot legally park on City streets or in City managed lots.

The answer is No.

Mopeds, scooters, and motorcycles are exempt and can park in residential spaces.

Although, rental mopeds, scooters, or motorcycles cannot park in "residential" spaces..  Boats, RV’s, trailers, or vehicles 20’ or greater are not allowed in City parking lots or on the street.        

Yes!

A handicap placard by Florida State Statute allows vehicles transporting a disabled person to park in a handicapped space or park at a municipal metered area for four (4) hours without paying. All other parking regulations, including "Residential" permits, need to be observed. If you do not otherwise qualify for the Residential permit, the handicap placard or plate does not qualify you.