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Parking Permits & Licenses

Parking Enforcement and Management

Oak Cliff Municipal Center
320 E. Jefferson, Room 212, Dallas, TX 75203
Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Residential Parking Permits

Resident Parking Only (RPO)

Residential parking only (RPO) permits are used in specific zones to restrict on-street parking during certain hours and days and allows only those vehicles displaying a parking permit (rear view mirror hang tag) to park within the zone. Any vehicle parked in the zone without a permit, during restricted hours and days, can be ticketed, towed, or immobilized.

General Information:

To qualify for a permit, an individual must show proof that they live or own a business in the zone which has been designated as RPO.
Applicants are required to provide a copy of their driver's license with current address, recent utility bill or lease agreement, and copy of current vehicle insurance during the application process.

To apply for a RPO permit online, please visit our NEW online platform here

If you need more detailed instructions, please review our Residential Parking Only Permits - How to Apply and Pay Online instructions.

To apply for a RPO permit in person or through the mail, complete the RPO Application and send it in.

*In-person or mailed payments must be made with check or money order. Electronic forms of payment cannot be accepted at this time.

Before issuing a RPO permit, the City will investigate to reveal any unresolved parking violations. All parking violations must be resolved before a permit can be issued.
Effective October 1, 2024, hang tags will cost $20 per year for all RPO zones.
Each resident or business in an RPO area can purchase a maximum of six hang tags.
Any vehicle parked in a designated zone during the effective hours (including vehicles with handicapped parking tag or license) must display the RPO hang tag or be in violation.

To learn more about the RPO program, click here to review the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Meter Hooding, Meter Removal, and Restricted Parking

An Application for Parking Meter Reservation is required from each company/organization prior to meter hooding, temporary removals, or restricted parking (including temporary "No Parking" signs) for specific purposes.

All requests must be received at least 2 business days prior to hooding time
Meter Hooding Reservations are for temporary special events such as parades, festivals, etc.

Some hooding requests may require a permit from the Office of Special Events.(Sec 42A)
Events requiring valet parking MUST be approved through the Valet Parking Services process before meters can be reserved for hooding (Sec 43-126.3-14).

Hooding Permits are NOT intended to reserve parking for personal use.
Hooding Permits DO NOT override parking ban restrictions.
Permit extensions shall require a new application and are not necessarily guaranteed for approval.
Utility companies and/or contractors performing repair or other work for city, county, state, or federal agencies who wish to have fees waived must follow Sec 28-114.12 Parking Meter Hooding and Temporary Removal Fees; Exceptions and be approved. Fee waivers will apply only to projects that can be entirely completed in 30 days or less.

The Application for Parking Meter Reservation can be submitted by fax, mail, email or in person. Email submittals must be sent to designated email: TRNParkingServices@dallas.gov.

***For Meter Hooding/Removals Only*** If you would like to pay with credit card, you may call our contractor, SP+, at 214-748-1293. You may not pay for any other transactions, include citation payments, with SP+.

(Rates effective Oct. 1, 2024.)

Fair Park Parking License

***Beginning August 2025 through December 2025, all permitting processes associated with the Fair Park Parking License (FPPL) will be handled by the Parking Management & Enforcement division of the Dallas Department of Transportation & Public Works***

This License is a specialized license that authorizes parking within the designated area outside the Fair Park grounds as provided for in Dallas City Code Ch. 32-21 to 32-28.3 for the State Fair of Texas or other special events as designated by City Council.

CURRENT LICENSE HOLDERS:

All Fair Park Parking License (FPPL) hoolders that have a current license valid through Aug. 31, 2025, will be granted an extension of the license through Dec. 31, 2025, with proof of ownership or a recently notarized Permission of Land Use form with the owner's signature.
Requests for an FPPL extension to Dec. 31, 2025, can be requested via e-mail (TRNParkingServices@dallas.gov) or in person at 320 E. Jefferson Blvd., Room 212, Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
Signs with permit numbers and attendant name tags will be picked up at the Parking Enforcement and Management office located in the Oak Cliff Municipal Center at 320 E. Jefferson Blvd., Room 212.
Pickup dates and times for supplies are during office hours (Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.) beginning Aug. 5, 2025.

NEW APPLICANTS:

How do I apply for a license?
To successfully apply for a Fair Park Parking License, three (3) items are needed: a completed application, current government issued photo ID, and documents showing evidence of ownership or permission by owner.

All new applications can be submitted using several options including:

The online parking electronic permit system
Via e-mail to TRNParkingServices@dallas.gov
Paper applications submitted during office hours at 320 E. Jefferson Blvd., Room 212

Supporting documentation must be provided before processing can begin.
Payments can be processed online and in-person once an application has been approved.

General Information

How many licenses do I need?
You will need a license for:

Each address associated per lot, e.g. you have 3 lots that have 5 addresses associated with them. You will need 5 licenses AND/OR
Each driveway/entrance associated with each address, e.g. you have 1 lot that has 3 driveways to enter it. You will need 3 licenses

How much does each license cost?

Each license costs $100.00 + tax

NOTE: The fees associated with each license are non-refundable. These fees are not guarantees of licenses, but rather help cover costs associated with the review of applications, processing licenses, and enforcement of licenses.

How long are they good for?
Fair Park Parking Licenses expire each year on May 31 and must be renewed annually. Renewals should begin at least 30 days before it expires.

Is there a deadline to get the applications turned in?
Yes. According to Dallas City Code, licenses cannot be issued any later than 5 business days (1 full week) before the day the event begins. For example, the State Fair of Texas always starts the last Friday of September. This means no licenses can be issued after the second-to-the-last Friday of September.

Loading Zone

Commercial Loading Zone Permit Fees:
Annual Permit - $50
Temporary Permit - $12.50
Replacement Permit - $25

Commercial Loading Zone permits can be purchased at the Parking Enforcement and Management office:

Oak Cliff Municipal Center
320 E. Jefferson, Room 212, Dallas, TX 75203
Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Valet Parking License

The City of Dallas has maintained a valet parking permitting program, overseen by the Department of Transportation & Public Works, to regulate valet services and ensure public safety and order, especially in high-traffic, limited-parking areas. This program mandates specific requirements for valet companies, including licensing, insurance, designated parking, and operational guidelines, all detailed in the Dallas City Code, Chapter 43, Article VI, Division 3. The Dallas valet parking permitting program has been and will continue to be subject to changes and updates involving revisions to regulations, fees, or operational procedures.