Obtaining Parking Permits In Person

Resident 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 Residential Parking Permit in-person, bring the original physical Massachusetts Certificate of Registration for the vehicle. The full address, including the unit/apartment, must be clearly indicated in the “Garaged Address”, on the valid Massachusetts certificate of registration.
- If the unit/apartment is not on the registration you may use a utility bill, lease/deed or Medford Tax Statement as proof.
- The Medford address must be printed by the Registry of Motor Vehicles. Handwritten changes or the RMV Change of Address Forms are not acceptable.
The cost of the permit is dependent on how many parking permits have been issued to a residence : $20 each for the first two cars, 3rd is $30, 4th is $40 and 5th is $50 (5 is the maximum amount of permited vehicles per residence).
Resident Parking Permits are FREE for Seniors ages 65 and older (with Drivers License for proof of DOB)
- The name on the Registration and Driver License must match.
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

A free Residential Parking Permit for the City of Medford senior residents 65 years and older (with D.O.B. identification). Bring 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.

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

Senior Citywide Meter and Municipal Lot Parking Permit

A parking permit that allows the vehicle to park at the parking meters, kiosk areas and municipal parking lots and does not have to pay at the site. expires at the end of the calendar year, for Medford residents 65 years and older (with D.O.B. identification). Bring 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.
Fee: $25.00
All parking permits and Visitor Parking Permits are valid for a period of one calendar year (January 1 until December 31)

Business Parking Permits

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)

Visitor Parking Permit

Visitor Parking Permit: The address of the residence must qualify and be clearly indicated for a Visitor Parking Permit, according to City of Medford ordinances and Traffic Commission. Visitor Parking Permit are issued per residence (apartment, unit, or single-family home) with the Residential Parking Permit.

The requirements for Visitor Parking Permit: Massachusetts Driver's License; Massachusetts State Identification Card or Temporary Massachusetts Driver's License (must have the current City of Medford address, printed by the RMV), and one of the following documents:1) Tax Statement; 2) Lease agreement/Deed; 3) Utility Bill 4) Vehicle Registration (each document must indicate the City of Medford address of the residence). Medford residents must have a Residential Parking Permit to park on permitted public streets. Visitor Parking Permit may only be used for 2 weeks, by Medford residents that are waiting for a new vehicle registration from the RMV. A Visitor Parking Permit is required to be displayed on the driver's side dashboard of the parked vehicle.