RESIDENTIAL PERMITS
Permits are only available to the Property Owner or Authorized Agent who currently reside at an address that is within Residential District boundaries. Residential Parking Districts require a city parking permit during designated hours.
AUTHORIZATION FORM HERE: Residential Parking Authorization Form
Please fill out the Authorization Letter and email it to parkinginfo@slocity.org
Click below to see a map of each district:
Click here for a map of the Adjoining Streets per District and Address: Residential Adjoining Streets Map
Vehicles parked in these areas without a permit are subject to citation. Click here for more information: Residential Rules & Instructions
PURCHASING RESIDENTIAL PERMITS
Current Residential Permits are $20 for each permit. Each residence within a district is entitled to a maximum of (2) permits per City Ordinance (Municipal Code 10.36.220). Permits are pre-assigned to each address and are subject to the same rules regarding usage as in the past. The current permits will expire September 15th, each calendar year. Permits for the coming year must be paid for prior to issuance.
Only a Property Owner or Authorized Agent on record will be issued the permits. If the Property Ownership has changed, please provide a copy of the Transfer of Title/Grant Deed along with a copy of your Driver’s License to the Parking Services office. If you are a Tenant or Property Management Company and are not listed as an Authorized Agent, you will need to have the Property Owner fill out an Authorization Letter and return it to the Parking Services office. Please contact the Parking Services office for an Authorization Letter to either be mailed or emailed to the Property Owner.
Options for purchasing the permits are as follows:
- Mail – Include a copy of the Residential Permit Letter and send a check or money order (no cash) to our office at Parking Services, 1260 Chorro St., Suite #B, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401.The permit(s) will be sent via US Postal Service only to the Property Owner or Authorized Agent on record, unless otherwise noted on the letter.
- In Person - (Photo ID is required). Our walk-up window hours are Monday and Wednesday 1-4pm, Tuesday and Thursday 9am-12pm and Fridays by appointment only 10am-3pm. Our office is located at 1260 Chorro St., Suite B. We accept cash, check, and credit/debit cards. AMEX is not accepted. The permit(s) will be issued only to the Property Owner or Authorized Agent on record.
- Property Management Companies - Please call or email to schedule an appointment to purchase and/or pick up permits. Please remember to bring any paperwork including a change in Property Ownership and/or Authorized Agents.
TEMPORARY RESIDENTIAL PERMITS
To obtain a temporary residential permit, please call or email the Parking Services office with Property Owner Name or Construction Company Name, Date(s) of Event, Type of Event, and # of permits needed. Up to only six (6) temporary permits can be issued at a time.
*Please see form below for qualifications
Click here for more information: Special Event Parking Guidelines
TO ESTABLISH/CHANGE/DISBAND A RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
***NOTE: On July 11, 2023 the City Council temporarily put on hold the establishment of any new Preferential Parking Districts until the program be updated and revised. Current timeline of revised program is summer 2025. Refer to Resolution No. 11436 for additional information. ***
The process for establishing/changing/disbanding a residential district can take up anywhere from 6 months to a year.
- At least 3 residents must meet with the Parking Services Supervisor
- Residents began an informal survey
- With a 50% interest by residents, City will host a town hall meeting
- City will mail a formal survey for residents
- 60% majority of survey results are required to move forward
- Forward to City Council for consideration
