Residential Parking Permit FAQ's
1. What is a residential parking permit program?
The program allows residents to set parking restriction days and times so that they control non-resident parking on the neighborhood streets.
2. What is a Parking Permit Area?
A Parking Permit area can be any residential area that is a public roadway in Prince George’s County. It can be as small as one side of one block. We recommend that you begin with small areas.
3. Are there any restrictions on the size of the zone?
It can be as small as one block.
4. What is the cost of the program?
The program is free.
5. How can we get the program for our neighborhood?
Contact our office at the Revenue Authority on 301-955-0678.
We will provide you with an information packet. The program is voluntary, and petition based. A petition must be circulated to collect the signatures of least 51% of the neighborhood homeowners or lease holders. There is one signature for each address. Each signature is a vote in favor of the program.
6. How long does it take to get our neighborhood designated as a zone?
After the petition is completed then submitted for review, the Revenue Authority will schedule a public hearing within 90 days of receipt of the petition. Public notice of the hearing will be published in a county newspaper. The Authority will mail out a notice to each address within the proposed Residential Parking Permit zone.
Within sixty days of the public hearing, the Authority will approve, deny, or modify the residential parking permit zone. After approval, the Authority will have signs installed that stipulate parking restrictions and exceptions.
7. After the zone is established, how long is the permit valid?
Parking permits shall be renewed every two years through the Revenue Authority.
8. If the petition is denied, is there an appeals process?
In case of a denial by the Authority, the petitioners may (1) appeal the decision of the Authority to the Executive Director or (2) by showing a petition listing 90% of the property owners or lease holders in the proposed RPP zone.
9. How do we terminate the program if we want to withdraw?
After at least twelve months in operation, the Authority may accept petitions signed by at least 51% of the residential property owners or lease holders in the permit parking area for termination of the RPP area. The Authority shall follow the same public hearing and notification procedures used for establishing a zone.
10. How do I sign up for the program after the zone is established?
Sign up is done online. Maryland registration and proof of residency is required. Parking permits will not be issued for vehicles if the registration information does not match the name and address of the resident.
11. You can create your account and apply for a permit at:
https://princegeorgescountymd.cmrpay.com
The website is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
You can call: 866-794-8663 for assistance.
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Monday through Friday.
12. I have more than one vehicle.
Residents can have up to three (3) Residential permits per address. For any additional vehicles, you will have to utilize guest passes.
13. What about parking for social events in my home?
If you have an event scheduled at your home, contact the Administrative Office by email. Send an email to ccampbell@co.pg.md.us to request an Enforcement Call-off 48 hours in advance of your event. The request must be submitted by the close of business at 4:30 PM. The Enforcement Call Off must include the date, time, approximate number of cars and location of the event.
14. Visitor/Guest Parking Permits
Residents can apply for a guest pass booklet. The booklet contains 200 guest passes that are valid over a two (2) year period. Each individual guest pass is valid for 72 hours. If your guest is staying longer than 72 hours, you will need to activate another guest pass. You may only have two (2) guest passes active at one time.
15. Where can I park with a parking permit?
The parking permit allows you to park anywhere within the permit parking zone for which it was issued. The parking permit program does not suspend enforcement of any other section of the parking code.
16. How does Enforcement know I hold an active Permit?
Your permit is a digital record that is shared in real-time to parking enforcement personnel through their wireless handheld devices. Your license plate number is the indicator to the officer that you are a valid permit holder and not in violation.
For Additional Information Contact:
ccampbell@co.pg.md.us or 301-955-0678.