Buy and Pick Up Your Permit in Person: 

Hours of operation: 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday.  The office is at 211 N Paca Street, Baltimore, MD 21201 (Former Lexington Market Building) 

Documents You’ll Need 

Current Residents 

To obtain a residential parking permit, you must present both of the following:

• Maryland driver’s license with current address. (MVA Change of Address card is also accepted.)
• Current Maryland vehicle registration with current address 

Residents without an RPP-eligible address printed on their Maryland driver’s license or vehicle registration must provide one of the following: 

• MVA change of address card
• Proof of current student status (current student ID, current acceptance letter, or current class schedule) 

New Residents 

New residents will be given a 60-day temporary permit to allow time to get a Maryland driver’s license and vehicle registration. New Maryland residents must show an out-of-state driver’s license and vehicle registration along with one of the following: 

• Current lease (must be signed by all parties, including the landlord)
• Settlement documents (must be signed by all parties)
• Closing disclosure (must be signed by all parties)
• Utility Bill (BGE, Xfinity, or other internet service provider)
  • Statement (no more than 30 days old) or a start of service letter 

If You Have Two Residences (Dual Residency) 

To qualify, an applicant must provide all required documents, proof that they own a home in Baltimore (such as a property tax bill), and proof that they own a vehicle registered to an address outside their residential parking permit area. Customers must also provide one of the following:

• Current utility bill for both properties that clearly identifies the customer's name.
• Current property tax bill for both properties
• Current deed

What to Keep in Mind

You must present or upload these documents every year, including a current vehicle registration for each vehicle.

Permits can only be used for vehicles with the license plate number given at the time of purchase. You must apply for a replacement permit if you get a new vehicle, license plate, or windshield. If you replace your windshield, bring the receipt, and we will give you a new decal for free.

Exceptions

Exceptions are allowed for current students (not including residencies and fellowships), active duty military members, and people in Maryland for a temporary work assignment of one year or less (such as travel nurses). Additional documents are required. Please email us with questions.  

Off-Street Parking Requirement

In Areas 8, 9, and 37, some homes have off-street parking requirements. If you have a parking pad, driveway, or garage, you cannot get a decal for your first car because it must be parked in your off-street space. However, if you have a second or third car, you can apply for a decal. Vehicle registration is required for all cars.

If you have more than one off-street parking space, you must follow the same process for each space and show that a resident is using it before you can get a decal.

RPP Advisory Board

Duties  

1. Seek to ensure that the RPP Program is effective and responsive to those it serves.
2. Review and comment on proposed changes in the RPP Program, its policies, procedures, or enforcement.
3. Investigate problem areas and recommend solutions to those problems.
4. Generally, monitor, evaluate, and propose improvements to the RPP Program. 

The Parking Authority appoints two residents from each of 5 RPP Advisory Board Districts Download the map of RPP Advisory Board Districts by clicking here. One member is elected at large for a total of 11 RPP Advisory Board members.  

Meetings

RPP Advisory Board Meetings are generally held the third Thursday of every other month except July via Microsoft Teams from 6:00 - 8:00 pm. This meeting is open to the general public, but to speak or participate, you must either be a board member or have prior approval from the advisory board to bring an agenda item/topic for discussion. 

Please email for meeting details.  

The meetings are currently being held via Microsoft Teams.

Members

Memberships expire on August 31, 2025

Meeting Schedule & Important Dates: