Residential Parking Permit

Eligibility and Rules

• Any resident of a designated RPP zone who can show appropriate documentation is eligible for a RPP. A residential property owner may not be issued or possess more than one residential parking permit per zone. The parking administrator may grant a waiver, which may be subject to approval by the director of public works.
• A residential parking permit allows the holder to park a motor vehicle for up to 24-hours in their designated residential parking permit zone without being subject to the limitations imposed on vehicles that do not possess the residential parking permit. 
• A Residential Parking Permit pass is linked to the vehicle license plate. If your car is being serviced and you have a rental car, you may use your annual visitor pass while you have a rental vehicle. You may also use a daily visitor pass.
• A residential parking permit does not guarantee or reserve a curbside parking space in the designated parking zone. The residential parking permit does not allow the holder of the permit to park a motor vehicle in areas where parking is prohibited or assigned to specified types of vehicles. The permit does not exempt the holder from adhering to traffic or parking regulations. Any person parking a motor vehicle without a valid residential or special parking permit in a zone designated for residential parking for more than two hours is subject to the applicable parking violations and fines. For guidance on how to avoid citations visit our Parking Rules page.
• The permitted vehicle must be the vehicle that is on file for the residential parking permit. Any misrepresentation by the applicant or illegal use of a permit will constitute a violation of the ordinance and subject the permit holder to revocation of the permit.
• Service vehicles are exempt from the residential parking permit requirement, as well as exempt from the posted time limits. Service vehicles must display a work slip showing the name and address of the residence being serviced in the windshield on the passenger side of the vehicle. Residents are responsible for informing their contractors that workslips must be placed in the windshield. For daily in-home health care services due to special medical needs, your caretaker may use your visitor pass. 

For questions about the Residential Parking Permit Program, please call (504) 658-8200.

Disabled parking placards are valid to use within Residential Parking Zones that require a permit.

Visitor Permits

There are two types of visitor permits.

Annual

• Residents living in areas designated for the Residential Parking Permit program who have an annual permit may purchase an annual visitor pass. 
• Residents who do not own a motor vehicle but would otherwise qualify for a residential parking permit may apply for an annual visitor permit.

While the annual visitor permit cannot be duplicated, it is transferable to different visitors at the permit holder’s discretion.

Daily

Residents may also apply for a daily visitor permit. Only one daily visitor permit is allowed at any given time. 

Required Documents

For an Annual Residential Parking Permit

Required Documents (4):

All documents must list the residential address of the applicant in the designated RPP zone.

1. Proof of Residency
   1. Tax bill showing "homestead exemption," or  
   2. An executed, current lease
2. SWBNO bill or Entergy bill at current address
3. Vehicle Registration
   Note: When a vehicle is titled in a company's name and assigned to the resident for personal use, a letter from the company (on company stationary) must be presented identifying the resident; residential parking permit address; make, model and license plate number of the vehicle; and the motor vehicle registration identifying the company as the registered owner of the vehicle. 
4. Applicant's valid driver's license

For an Annual Visitor (Dependent)

Required Documents:

No further documentation is required upon Annual Residential Application approval.

For an Annual Visitor (Standalone)

Annual visitor passes are transferrable.

Required Documents (2), (3) if Senior):

All documents must list the residential address of the applicant in the designated RPP zone.

1. Proof of Residency
   1. Tax bill showing "homestead exemption," or  
   2. An executed, current lease
2. SWBNO bill or Entergy bill at current address
3. Applicant's valid driver's license or other State-issued identification displaying applicant’s date of birth.

For an Annual Residential Parking Permit for Property Owners

Property owners of residential property in RPP zones may purchase one non-transferable property owner pass as long as the applicant can prove that they have at least 51 percent ownership of the property in question, as well as a current vehicle registration, driver’s license and license plate number.

Property owner pass holders are not eligible for annual transferable visitor passes.

Required Documents (3):

1. Proof of at least 51% ownership in property at the address within a designated RPP zone as reflected on property tax records for a real property address.
2. Vehicle Registration (or letter from company on company stationery if titled in company's name)
3. Applicant's valid driver's license

For a Temporary 30-day Permit

Applicants with motor vehicles registered in another state may apply for a temporary 30-day permit. Applicants must present a valid driver's license and motor vehicle registration from their home state; a rental or lease agreement; and a utility bill (Entergy or Sewerage and Water Board) for the designated address. 

Required Documents (3):

1. Proof of Residency:
   1. Tax bill, or 
   2. An executed, current lease
2. SWBNO bill or Entergy bill at current address
3. Vehicle Registration (or letter from company on company stationery if titled in company's name)
4. Applicant's valid driver's license

For Students (fall and spring semesters) in an RPP Zone

Students residing in an RPP zone may obtain a permit each semester they are registered in classes.

Required Documents (5):

1. Proof of Residency:
   1. Tax bill, or
   2. An executed, current lease
2. SWBNO bill or Entergy bill at current address
3. Vehicle Registration (or letter from company on company stationery if titled in company's name)
4. Applicant's valid driver's license
5. Valid student identification card

If, for example, your water bill is paid by your landlord, a document stating as much can be used in lieu of a water bill. The contact information for the lease or rental agreement would need to match the letter provided in lieu of the water bill. 

Fees

• The residential parking permit application fee is $40.
• The permit fee is $30 for residents up to 64 years and under, $20 for residents age 65 and older.
• Student permits are $20 per semester.
• Optional passes such as Visitor passes are $30 and daily passes are $4 or $2 for seniors.

How to get a Residential Parking Permit

• Online
• By Mail
• By Phone
• In Person