Visitor permits details
You can learn details about visitor permits.
Visitor permit rules
- You cannot resell permits.
- Visitor permits are optional. Vehicles without permits must follow posted parking restrictions.
- Only one vehicle may be assigned to a permit at any given time.
- You can buy visitor permits even if you do not buy a permit for yourself.
Where you cannot buy visitor permits
If you live in a critical parking area, you can buy permits for visitors or service people. Still, there are a few areas where you cannot buy visitor permits.
Critical parking areas where you cannot buy visitor permits:
- 7
- 9
- 10
Permit fees and when they expire
| Permit type | Fee | Valid for |
|---|---|---|
| New or renewal | $25 | 1 calendar year |
| Visitor | $10 | 1 calendar year |
| Temporary (2-30 days) | $5 | 2 to 30 days |
| Temporary (1 day) | $2 | 1 day |
Other fees
An extra $10 setup fee applies during the first year of a critical parking area.
Amount of permits you can buy
Residents
| Permit type | Amount you can buy each year |
|---|---|
| Critical parking | 2 per licensed resident |
| Visitor | 2 per residence |
| Temporary (1 - 30 day) | 50 per licensed resident |
Businesses
Businesses are limited to 2 critical parking permits, per unique address, within each critical parking area. Businesses cannot use visitor permits.
Extra permit limits
Some critical parking areas have extra limitations. Check with Parking Services to see what's available in your area.
Manage your critical parking permit
You can buy, change or transfer a critical parking permit by logging into your account.
Contact us
Direct Permit Assistance
Phone
Office hours
Available 24 hours, every day
365 days a year
Parking Services
Public Works
Phone
Address
33 Ninth St. N.Room 100Minneapolis, MN 55403
Office hours
8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Monday – Friday