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A Residential Parking permit is required to park on certain streets in Rochester. See the Street Parking page for more information.

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Permit Types and Requirements 

There are 3 types of residential parking permits:

  • Residential
  • Business
  • Temporary

The following table shows the cost and requirements for each permit type (effective January 1, 2024):

 Permit Type  Cost  Required Documentation
  Annual Permit

$33/vehicle
  •  Proof of residency:
    • Current utility or credit card bill; Or,
    • Current lease.
  • State Vehicle Registration showing the license plate number, make, model, and year of the vehicle.
Business Permit

$33/vehicle
  • Written letter from business on business’s letter head authorizing the person(s)applying.
  • Application for each employee.
 Temporary Permit

1-30 days: $10
  • Residency within the Residential Parking Zone.
 All parking tickets on a vehicle must be paid before a permit is approved.

 

Rules for Permit Holders: 

Once a permit is issued, the following rules apply:

  • Permit holders must follow all city-wide parking requirements, such as seasonal, alternate side parking, in the parking zones.
  • Update your vehicle information when your license plate number changes:
    • The license plate on your vehicle serves as your permit. 
    • Parking control uses automated plate readers to enforce parking permit rules. 
  • See Rochester City Ordinance Chapter 11-10 for additional guidelines on residential parking permits . 

Renewing Permits


Online

Complete the full application online for yearly permits. Payment can be made online as well with a credit card. A convenience fee of $3.00 applies to online payments.


Purchase/Renew
Parking Permit


In Person

 
You may purchase or renew a permit in person at City Hall. You must provide both proof of residency and your vehicle registration, and can pay by cash, check or credit card

 
City Clerk’s Office
 201 4th St. SE Room 135
Rochester, MN 55904

City Hall 1st Floor
Parking Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers on our list of Frequently Asked Questions about parking.

 
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