Resident Permit Parking

***UPDATE***

On October 18^th, 2023, the Traffic & Parking Commission met with Department staff to discuss the Resident Permit Parking Program, including proposed street removals, zone changes and rate changes. This is in anticipation of the City moving to a license plate recognition-based system in the coming year. No recommendations were made at the October 18^th, 2023 meeting. Staff agreed to revise their recommendations and present again to the Commission at a meeting on November 1^st, 2023. Please see the links below to view the October 18^th presentations and/or meeting recording.

Click here to view the slides on proposed resident parking street removals and zone changes from the October 18^th meeting.

Click here to view the slides on proposed parking permit rate changes from the October 18^th meeting.

Click here to view a recording of the October 18^th meeting.

At the November 1^st meeting of the Traffic & Parking Commission, staff presented revised proposals regarding the Resident Permit Parking Program. After discussion, the Commission voted to recommend the proposals as presented to the City Council. Please see the links below to view the November 1^st presentations and/or meeting recording.

Click here to view the slides on proposed resident parking street removals and zone changes from the November 1^st meeting.

Click here to view the slides on proposed parking permit rate changes from the November 1^st meeting.

Click here to view a recording of the November 1^st meeting.

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Certain streets in Salem have been designated as Resident Permit Parking. To park on these streets, residents must purchase a permit from the City. Permits cost $5.00 and are valid for one (1) year. Additionally, in some locations and for certain residents, up to two (2) visitor passes can be purchased. The first visitor pass costs $10.00, a second pass costs $20.00 and are valid for one (1) year. The rules to qualify for resident permit parking vary based on your residential status. Residents that qualify for resident permit parking but do not own a car can still purchase visitor passes if their address qualifies for visitor passes. If paying in person at the parking office at 1 New Liberty St, fees can be paid by cash, credit card (Visa or MasterCard only), check, or money order made out to the City of Salem.

To check if your street and address qualify for resident permit parking, check this list: List of Qualifying Streets/Addresses.

STREETS DESIGNATED FOR OCTOBER RESIDENT PARKING
ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO PURCHASE PERMITS
PLEASE CLICK LINK TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OBTAINING OCTOBER PERMITS

For more information and to apply for a permit online, choose the option below that applies to you:

• Year-Round Residents
• Active Duty Military Personnel
• College and University Students
• Part-Time / Temporary Residents

Click here for a larger version of the resident parking map.

For further information, please contact the Traffic & Parking Director, David Kucharsky, via email at dkucharsky@salem.com or call 978-745-8120