Parking Department

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Creating An Account and Login Instructions 

Please login or create an account to apply for or renew your parking permits:

Steps to online registration

1. Create an account at this link
2. Once your account is created, in the Active Permits section select “Add permit” button on right side – a popup will appear requesting vehicle information.
3. Enter vehicle information and select “add to cart” (If a message indicates that the vehicle's plate is already in the system. Please contact the Parking Clerks to clear the old information.)
4. Repeat process for your second vehicle
5. Residential Parking Permit: Upload a clear copy of the Massachusetts vehicle registration (must have the City of Medford address printed by the Registry of Motor Vehicle (RMV), to apply for a Residential Parking Permit). The street address is required to be printed by the RMV in the Garaged or Owner-Mailing Address. The RMV Registration Replacement, RMV Residential Address form, RMV Renewal Letter, handwritten address changes are not acceptable. For the Proof of Address section: you may choose to upload one of the following: 1) Vehicle Registration; 2) Driver's License; 3) Lease Agreement/Deed or 4) Utility bill (each document must indicate the City of Medford address of the residence). The Residential Parking Permit only allows the vehicle to park on the street of the residence or the variance.
6. Business Parking Permit: Upload a clear copy of the vehicle registration. For the Business Proof of Address section: you may choose to upload one of the following: 1) Letter of Employment from the business; 2) Business Card or 3) an official document pertaining to the business (each document must indicate the City of Medford address of the business). 
7. Residential Commuter Permit: Upload a clear copy of the Massachusetts vehicle registration (must have the City of Medford address printed by the RMV, to apply for a Residential Commuter Permit). For the Proof of Address section: you may choose to upload one of the following: 1) Vehicle Registration; 2) Driver's License; 3) Lease Agreement/Deed or 4) Utility bill (each document must indicate the City of Medford address of the residence). The street address is required to be printed by the RMV in the "Garage Address" (supersedes the other addresses) or Owner-Mailing Address. The RMV Registration Replacement, RMV Residential Address form and handwritten addresses are not accepted.
8. On the Buy Permit Screen - Permit Shopping cart details will show the vehicles you have registered with zero $ value – you must select “accept terms” and select the “Buy” button.
9. A pop up will appear regarding privacy and terms of reference.
10. If you agree - select yes.
11. The registration process is complete – you will receive an email confirming account setup. An additional email will be sent when the permit(s) are approved.  

Please allow one - two business days for the determination of your permit application. Contact us if you do not receive an approval or rejection within two business days.

Residential Parking Permit

• Various streets in the city are designated as Resident Parking Permit (RPP). If you live on a street with this designation you will need to obtain a Resident Parking Permit which will allow you to park on the street. A list of RPP streets can be found here. 
• Resident parking permits can be obtained at this link or in-person at City Hall - Room 110 (behind the main staircase). 
• If obtaining a permit in-person, please bring a current valid Massachusetts registration with your Medford address printed by the MA Registry of Motor Vehicle, in the "Garaged Address" if the "Owner-Mailing Address" is different.
• Resident Parking Permits are FREE for Seniors ages 65 and older. 
• All parking permits and Visitor Parking Permits are valid for a period of one calendar year (January 1 until December 31)

Visitor Parking Permit

• Visitor parking permits are FREE for seniors 65 years and older regardless of resident parking permit status.
• Visitor parking permits may be obtained by Medford residents to allow visitors parking on permitted residential streets for up to 48 hours.
• Visitor parking permits may also be used by Medford residents for up to 2 weeks while waiting for a new vehicle registration from the RMV.
• NOTE: ONLY TWO VISITOR PASSES CAN BE ISSUED TO A HOUSEHOLD. This is done to to limit fraud and ensure that there are ample parking spaces available on resident permit parking streets. 
• If obtaining visitor passes in-person, please bring a Massachusetts Driver's License, Massachusetts State Identification Card, or Temporary Massachusetts Driver's License with your Medford address printed by the RMV (signed on the back address changes will not be accepted for Visitor Parking Permits) and one of the following: Tax Statement, Lease Agreement, Deed, Utility Bill, or Vehicle Registration (each document must indicate the City of Medford address of the residence). 
• Click here to see the full list of Visitor Parking Guidelines, as of December 1, 2022. With questions, contact the Traffic Commission at (781) 391-6409
• All parking permits and Visitor Parking Permits are valid for a period of one calendar year (January 1 until December 31)

Resident Commuter Parking Permit

• Resident Commuter parking permits allow Medford residents to park in designated commuter lots or streets, in areas signed for Commuter Permit parking. 
• Commuter parking permits can be obtained at this link or in-person at City Hall - Room 110 (behind the main staircase). 
• If obtaining a permit in-person, please bring a current valid vehicle registration with your Medford address printed by the RMV and one of the following: Massachusetts Driver's License, Deed, Lease Agreement, or Utility Bill.  
• All parking permits and Visitor Parking Permits are valid for a period of one calendar year (January 1 until December 31)

Business Parking Permit

• Business parking permits can be obtained at this link or in-person at City Hall - Room 110 (behind the main staircase). 
• Business parking permits are for Medford business employers and employees to have access to municipal parking lots and business parking areas of the city. 
•  If obtaining a permit in-person, please bring a current valid vehicle registration and one of the following: a letter from the business, a business card, or an official business document (each document must have the Medford address of the business). 
• All parking permits and Visitor Parking Permits are valid for a period of one calendar year (January 1 until December 31)

Senior Parking Permit 

Senior residents of Medford (65+ years) are eligible for Senior Resident Parking Permits and Senior City (Meter/Municipal Lots) Parking Permits. 

Both types of Senior Parking Permits must be obtained in-person at City Hall - Room 110 (behind the main staircase).

All parking permits and Visitor Parking Permits are valid for a period of one calendar year (January 1 until December 31)

Senior Resident Parking Permit - FREE

Senior residents of Medford (65+ years) are eligible for a free residential parking permit. 

Please bring D.O.B. identification and a vehicle registration with your Medford address printed on it by the RMV (RMV Registration Replacement, RMV Residential Address Form, RMV Renewal Letter, and handwritten address changes will not be accepted). 

Senior City (Meter/Municipal Lots) Parking Permit - $25

Senior residents of Medford (65+ years) are also eligible for a parking permit that allows the vehicle to park at the parking meters, kiosk areas, and in municipal lots without paying at the site. 

Please bring D.O.B. identification and a vehicle registration with your Medford address printed on it by the RMV (RMV Registration Replacement, RMV Residential Address Form, RMV Renewal Letter, and handwritten address changes will not be accepted). 

Home Healthcare Parking Permit

• Home Healthcare parking permits can be obtained in-person at City Hall - Room 110 (behind the main staircase). 

• Home Healthcare parking permits are for Medford Home Healthcare businesses and workers to have access to municipal and business lots, as well as residential parking throughout the city. 
• When obtaining a permit in-person, please bring a current valid vehicle registration and one of the following: a letter from the business, a business card, or an official business document stating the employment of the professional.
• All Parking Permits and Visitor Parking Permits are valid for a period of one calendar year (January 1 until December 31)

• $150 per year (in-person only)
• Only available for purchase in person at City Hall - Room 110 (behind the main staircase).
• This pass is for landlords who own property within the City.
• Requirements: Valid vehicle registration and proof of ownership (deed and/or a tax bill).
• Permit is valid on the street of your rental property.

• $30 per year
• Only available for purchase in person at City Hall - Room 110 (behind the main staircase).
• Must provide a valid vehicle registration and a current Postal ID.
• This permit is only applicable to U.S.P.S. employees.
• Only valid on permitted streets, not lots or metered spaces.

• $150 per year
• Only available for purchase in person at City Hall - Room 110 (behind the main staircase).
• Only valid on permitted streets, not lots or metered spaces.
• Requirements: Valid vehicle registration and employment proof from agency (letter on company letterhead or business card).

The Medford Parking Department enforces the following violations (subject to change):

• Vehicle Parked in Wrong Direction: $25
• Parked Farther Than 12 Inches from the Curb: $25
• Parked in a Restricted Area: $50
• Parked Within 20 Feet of an Intersection: $25
• Parked Within 10 Feet of a Hydrant: $50
• Impeding Street Sweeping: $50
• Impeding Snow Removal: $50
• Resident Permit Parking Only: $25
• Snow Emergency: $25
• Obstructing Handicap Ramp: $300
• Parking in Handicap Spot or Cross Hatch: $300
• Overtime Parking: $25
• 48 Hour Violation: $25
• Obstructing Driveway or Private Way: $25
• Parking in a Bus Stop: $100
• Blocking Free Flow of Traffic: $25
• Expired or No Valid Registration Plate: $25

Parking on private ways

A handicap placard allows you to park in any handicap spot in the City regardless if the street is resident permit parking. 

It is important to note however that if you are unable to find an empty handicap spot on your desired street and need to park in a general parking spot, you will need a permit if that street is designated as resident permit parking. 

Resident Parking Permits are free for people 65 years of age or older. You can obtain a Resident Parking Permit by clicking here, or by visiting the Parking Department office located in Room 110 at Medford City Hall.

If obtaining a permit in-person, please bring a current valid vehicle registration with your Medford address printed by the RMV and one of the following: Massachusetts Driver's License, Deed, Lease Agreement, or Utility Bill

Tickets older than 21 days cannot be paid for online.

• In person cash payment at the Parking Department window - in room 110 at Medford City Hall (any person with the plate or ticket number may pay for the ticket).
• US Postal Money Order (include the ticket or plate number on the Postal Money Order).

Tickets within the 21 days of the appeal period.

• Online at​​​​​: Ticket Portal
• In person cash payment at the Treasury window – in Room 108 at Medford City Hall. 
• By check: Payments are to made out directly to the City of Medford. 
• By Mail: Payments may be sent to the address below within fifteen (15) days of the ticket being issued.

Pay by mail: check or money order – DO NOT MAIL CASH.

Send check or money order to: Medford City Hall, Parking Department Room 110, 85 George P. Hassett Drive Medford, MA 02155

Payments received after 15 days run the risk of incurring additional fees. A payment drop box is located inside Medford City Hall near Room 110.

If there is a hold on your registration and/or license renewal with the Registry of Motor Vehicles, known as the RMV, (state operated), the City of Medford’s Parking Department will not be able to assist with releasing the hold at this time.

Contact the City of Medford Parking Clerk at (781) 393-2463, or email: parking@medford-ma.gov, for additional information.

Registry Holds

If there is a hold on your registration and/or license renewal with the Registry of Motor Vehicles (state operated), known as the RMV, the hold will be cleared once the ticket has been paid.

All tickets must be appealed less than 21 days after being issued. Appeals will not be accepted after 21 days.  

Appeal a ticket online at this link.

If you have any appeal issues, please contact the Parking Clerk:

Parking Clerk
Phone: 781-393-2501
E-mail: parking@medford-ma.gov

If you wish to appeal the City’s decision, please contact: Middlesex County Superior Court
200 Trade Center
Woburn, MA 01801

There is a non-refundable $275.00 filing fee.  Should you win in this court the city is only obligated to refund the cost of the ticket issued and any late fees accessed.

The city works with PaybyPhone to let you pay for vehicle parking in seconds at our parking locations. The app is a completely cashless solution, reminds you when your parking session is about to expire, and even lets you extend your parking time from anywhere! PaybyPhone is convenient, easy, and secure.

Click here to see “how to” videos from PaybyPhone.

• 5 Payment Methods

• • • US Coins (no paper currency)
    • Debit or Credit Card
    • Pay by Phone App: Click here to download the iOS or Android app.
    • Online: Paybyphone.com
    • Phone: (888) 680-7275

• For your convenience, if a kiosk/meter is not functioning you may use another kiosk/meter in the same Location # code.
  • • Report a Meter not Working:
      Phone: 781-475-5632
      E-mail: mviola@medford-ma.gov

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