FEES

17-20 Permit, License and User Fees

Departments & Items		Fee
Traffic & Parking
Traffic maintenance record, fee for records search and preparation of report		$75.00
Traffic signal chart, fee for preparation of		When available included above
Traffic signal layout, fee for preparation of		When available included above
Residential Parking
Each permanent decal to a maximum of 2		$20.00
Each visitor’s Decal
*Ten 1-day visitor passes provided to each permit holder
Additional books of 10 visitor passes available for $10
Each issuance of special event permits		$1.00
“No Parking” Posting Fees
One side of street, 1st 100 feet		$30.00
Each additional 100 feet		$5.00
Two sides of street, 1st 100 feet		$35.00
Each additional 100 feet		$10.00
Banners
Per banner, suspended across street, per event (up to 2 weeks)		$500.00
Per Banner, suspended across street, per event Extension (up up 2 weeks)		$500.00
Per ten (10) pole banners (pennants) for 2 weeks		$500.00
Late fee for banners that are delivered later than 7 days prior to the installation date		$100.00
Meter Bags		$20.00 per day
	A deposit of $50.00 per bag is required in advance.  A $50.00 fee will be charged for lost or damaged bags and a $15.00 fee will be charged for lost or damaged locks. A $10.00 fee is charged for lost or broken keys.

HYBRID PARKING PERMITS

June 6, 2005 the City of New Haven became the fourth city in the United States, and the only in CT, to pass an ordinance allowing free metered parking for hybrid and alternative fuel vehicle cars.
This ordinance is part of an effort in New Haven to reduce toxic emissions.  The city of New Haven has also converted the city fleet to hybrids, retrofitted school buses with diesel emissions reducing technology, and has built two hydrogen fuel cell buses.  The City of New Haven can be called “the hybrid capital of Connecticut.”
The ordinance applies only to alternative fuel vehicles registered in New Haven.  Owners will have to come to City Hall, 165 Church Street, with proof that the vehicle is a hybrid or alternative fuel vehicle and currently registered in New Haven, to receive a decal which will be attached to the vehicle.

Motorists will still need to obey posted time limits and must park in legal spots.

Residential Parking Application

RESIDENTIAL PARKING IN NEW HAVEN

Residential Parking Districts Certain streets in New Haven are designated as residential parking districts to ensure that the people who live on these streets have a space to park their cars. If you wish to park on these streets you need to apply for a parking permit. View a map of all the residential parking districts. Residential parking districts are clearly marked with street signs. Permit holders are still subject to all other posted regulations in their zone, including no parking for street sweeping or snow plowing when applicable. The fine for parking in a residential parking district without a permit is $30, this fine doubles in 15 days and triples in 30 days if not paid. Apply for a Residential Parking Permit Complete and print out the appropriate online application below and mail or bring it to The Collections Office located at 165 Church Street on the first floor room 167 with a photo copy of the current registration and $20 non-refundable fee for each permit you are applying for. The calendar year for residential parking permits runs from October 1st to September 30th. Find additional information below on submission documentation. If your car is registered at the permit address If your car is registered within Connecticut but not in New Haven If your car is registered outside of Connecticut Applying for a visitor parking permit IF YOUR CAR IS REGISTERED AT THE PERMIT ADDRESS Apply for a Residential Parking Permit For cars registered at the permit address, the following must be completed: Complete, print and attach the information form. Attach a photocopy of the vehicle registration. Attach a photocopy of applicant's Photo ID with date of birth. Enclose the $20 (non-refundable) filing fee. Mail all documents to the Tax Collector (address on form). Each household is allowed up to 2 visitor permits. From the date you apply, until the date you receive the permits in the mail you may receive parking tickets for resident parking. Bring them to the Tag Division (only residential parking violations), 200 Orange St. with your name and address printed on them and a small note that you are waiting for permits. ONLY IF YOUR PERMIT IS APPROVED WILL THESE TICKETS BE VOIDED. IF YOU DO NOT BRING THE TICKETS INTO US AND YOU ARE TOWED, YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE TICKETS AND THE TOW. IF YOUR CAR IS REGISTERED WITHIN CONNECTICUT BUT NOT IN NEW HAVEN Apply for a Residential Parking Permit For cars registered within Connecticut but not in New Haven, the following must be completed: Complete, print and attach the information form. Attach a photocopy of the vehicle registration, SHOWING THE ADDRESS HAS BEEN CHANGED TO YOUR NEW ADDRESS IN NEW HAVEN. Attach a photocopy of applicant's Photo ID with date of birth. Attach proof of New Haven residence (bill or lease). Enclose the $20 (non-refundable) filing fee. Mail all documents to the Tax Collector (address on form). Each household is allowed up to 2 visitor permits. From the date you apply, until the date you receive the permits in the mail you may receive parking tickets for resident parking. Bring them to the Tag Division (only residential parking violations), 200 Orange St. with your name and address printed on them and a small note that you are waiting for permits. ONLY IF YOUR PERMIT IS APPROVED WILL THESE TICKETS BE VOIDED. IF YOU DO NOT BRING THE TICKETS INTO US AND YOU ARE TOWED, YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE TICKETS AND THE TOW. IF YOUR CAR IS REGISTERED OUTSIDE OF CONNECTICUT Apply for a Residential Parking Permit For cars registered outside if Connecticut, the following must be completed: Bring vehicle registration to the Assessor's Office, City Hall, 165 Church Street (1st Flr) and then pay property tax at the Tax Collector’s Office (same address). Complete, print and attach the information form. Attach a photocopy of the vehicle registration. Attach a photocopy of applicant's Photo ID with date of birth. Attach proof of New Haven residence (bill or lease). Attach slip from Tax Collector's Office. Enclose the $20 (non-refundable) filing fee. Mail all documents to the Tax Collector (address on form). Each household is allowed up to 2 visitor permits. From the date you apply, until the date you receive the permits in the mail you may receive parking tickets for resident parking. Bring them to the Tag Division (only residential parking violations), 200 Orange St. with your name and address printed on them and a small note that you are waiting for permits. ONLY IF YOUR PERMIT IS APPROVED WILL THESE TICKETS BE VOIDED. IF YOU DO NOT BRING THE TICKETS INTO US AND YOU ARE TOWED, YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE TICKETS AND THE TOW. APPLYING FOR A VISITOR PARKING PERMIT Apply for a Residential Parking Permit For cars visiting temporarily, the following must be completed: Complete, print and attach the information form. If you own the vehicle, attach a photocopy of the registration. Attach a photocopy of applicant's Photo ID with date of birth. Attach proof of residence (bill or lease). There is no fee for a visitor parking permit. Mail all documents to the Tax Collector (address on form). Each household is allowed up to 2 visitor permits. From the date you apply, until the date you receive the permits in the mail you may receive parking tickets for resident parking. Bring them to the Tag Division (only residential parking violations), 200 Orange St. with your name and address printed on them and a small note that you are waiting for permits. ONLY IF YOUR PERMIT IS APPROVED WILL THESE TICKETS BE VOIDED. IF YOU DO NOT BRING THE TICKETS INTO US AND YOU ARE TOWED, YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE TICKETS AND THE TOW.

ALL PERMITS AND APPLICATIONS

• Residential Parking Permits
• Hybrid Green Pass Permits
• Meter Bag Program & Street Postings
• Street Banner Application
• Handicapped Street Permit Application 

Permits for Automobiles

PERMITS AND APPLICATIONS FOR CARS

• Residential Parking Permits
• Hybrid Green Pass Permits
• Handicapped Street Permit Application 

See ALL PERMITS AND APPLICATIONS

Meter Bag Request Form

Want a Meter Bag? Download the PDF Meterbag Request Form OR

Fill out our Meterbag Request Form

Meter Bag Usage Regulations

General Commercial Use and Construction

5 days minimum notice is required to guarantee a reservation.

Use of meter bags is a privilege extended to allow providers of commercial services to park vehicles necessary to the performance of the service, on an intermittent and temporary basis, near to the work site where off-street parking is not available or inadequate. Vehicles parked at meter bags are permitted only as required to perform a service. Meter bags shall not be used for general employee or convenience parking, and shall not be used by street vendors.

Meter bags are not permitted in retail areas, specifically Chapel Street, York Street, Broadway, Whitney Avenue, Orange Street, Church Street, and any other street specified. The need for bags on those streets must be demonstrated at the time of application in order to obtain permission to park on those streets. Vehicle using meter bags contrary to the regulation will be ticketed as if the bag were not present.

Meter bags may be recalled at any time for the convenience of the city. From time to time, the Department may call to ask you to move your bag to another location for any reason. Meter bags may not be used at spaces posted for a 15 or 30 minute limit.

Meter bags are valid only during those times parking is permitted at the meter space where used. (Check Signs) If City meter space is posted TOW ZONE, NO STANDING 7am – 9am and/or 4pm – 6pm, parking at the bag is prohibited and the vehicle may be ticketed and towed. Parking is also prohibited during street sweeping, parades; 2AM-6PM alternate side ban, snow emergencies, festivals, and the like. Watch the postings.
Parking meters must be covered the evening prior to use to reserve the space for the next day. The law requires the Department to give violators 12-hr minimum notice before removing them from your space.

Unauthorized vehicles will be removed from your space upon complaint by you to our tow desk at 946-8077. You will be required to certify to us that the bag has been on the meter at least 12 hours before your complaint. If a vehicle is caused by you to be towed unjustly, you will be required to pay the owner’s tow fees, and may be barred from future meter bag use. Meter bags reserve spaces during meter operations, generally 7AM -7PM. We do not tow people from bags who park after 7PM, or on Sunday. If your construction work requires clear curb space 24 hours per day, consult with Traffic about this so other solutions can be arranged.

Meter Bag Pick Up
Meter bags are available for pickup at the Traffic Department only on the day before use (Friday for Saturday or Monday use), and are chargeable from the day after pickup to the day before return (one day minimum). Later returns are charged as being in use.

Stolen bags must be reported promptly. Applicant will remain responsible for daily payment for stolen bags until reported. Once reported stolen, a bag will be recovered by the Department when seen, and any vehicle parked at that bag will automatically be towed.

Meter Bag Fees
The Meter bag fee is $20.00 per day and will be billed on the basis of six (6) day week (Sunday and Holidays are excluded). A deposit of $50.00 per bag is required in advance. This deposit shall be forfeited if the bag is not returned for any reason, or if the bag is destroyed. A $50.00 fee will be charged for lost or damaged bags and a $15.00 fee will be charged for lost or damaged locks. A $10.00 fee is charged for lost or broken keys.

The Department may bar you from future meter bag use for failure to pay fees when demanded. You also will not be issued Public Works permits while in arrears.

Special Events
In circumstances where special one-time events (weddings, funerals, public events and festivals) may cause a traffic hazard due to lack of parking, loading or drop-off pick up spaces, the Department will make 3 bags available. Reservation of parking spaces for attendees at these events can only be accommodated where space exists without placing undue burden on surrounding users.

For special events, the applicant must demonstrate a need for on-street loading and / or pick up and drop off space.   Reservation of parking spaces for attendees at these events is not encouraged and will only be accommodated where space exists without placing undue burden on surrounding users.
In the event additional off-street parking is required, the applicant is encouraged to contact the New Haven Parking Authority for reservation of spaces off street.  

The Director’s approval is required if more than 3 bags are required.  

The standard $20.00 fee will be charged for each day of use.

In the event of a funeral or not-for-profit special event, the department may waive the meter bag fee

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Meter Bag Request Form

Meter Bag Request Form