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 click here to visit our ne​​w online platform. If you need more detailed instructions, please review our please click here to visit  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 click ​here to do​wnload to 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 f​or Parking Meter Reservation can be submitted by fax, mail, e​mail or in person. Email submittals must be sent to designated email: TRNParkingSe​rvices@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

ALL APPLICANTS:

• To successfully apply for a Fair Park Parking License, three (3) items are needed: a completed Fair Park license application (click here to dow​nload a copy of the Fair Park parking license application)​, a current government-issued photo ID, and documents showing evidence of ownership or permission by the owner.
• Proof of ownership or a recently notarized Permission of Land Use form with the owner's signature is required (included in the new application packet).
• Paper applications with the required supporting documents can be dropped off at the Parking Enforcement and Management office located in the Oak Cliff Municipal Center at 320 E. Jefferson Blvd., Room 212, M-F from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, or emailed to trnparkingservices@dallas.gov
• Pickup dates and times for supplies are during office hours, upon receiving a phone call or email (Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) 
• Supporting documentation must be provided before processing can begin.

• Payments can be made via check or money order (in-person).​
  

GENERAL INFORMATION

How many licenses do I need?

You will need a license for each parcel. Each parcel is associated with a lot:

Example:

• If you have 3 lots that have 5 parcels associated with them, you will need a total of 5 licenses. Each would be $100.00, for a total cost of $500.00. (Verify your parcels associated with your address on DCAD.)

How much does each license cost?

Each license costs $100.00.
 
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.

Is there a deadline to get the applications turned in?
Yes. According to the Dallas City Code, licenses cannot be issued any later than five (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.
 
Transportation and Public Works (TPW) will issue the 2026 Fair Park parking license. City Code specifies that a license cannot be granted during an event, and all applications must be received at least five (5) business days before an event begins. Due to these restrictions, there will be two application periods for the 2026 Fair Park parking license.

The Fair Park parking licensing process includes the following elements:

2026 License Application Periods: Applications can be accepted from April 29, 2026, to June 3, 2026, and from July 20, 2026, to September 18, 2026.

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.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

• An annual license for a valet parking service is required when a commercial establishment uses a valet parking service that operates on public right-of-way or operates on private property but requires the use of public right-of-way for maneuvering vehicles. 
• Applicants are required to provide a copy of theirnotarized contract agreements with their valet service provider and any additional storage locations, a certificate of occupancy, and the required comprehensive certificate of insurance (COI).
• A valet parking license can be applied for through Parking Management & Enforcement. For additional questions, please call (214) 948-5346. To apply for a valet parking license, complete the Valet Parking License Application and turn it in with the non-refundable application fee. Payments must be made with check or money order. Electronic forms of payment cannot be accepted at this time.

• Effective October 1, 2024, the non-refundable application fee is $1,700.00 per year.
  
• Before issuing a valet parking license, the City reviews the application to ensure completeness and confirm there are no traffic-safety concerns with the request.
  
• If you need more detailed instructions, please review our example valet parking license application.
• To learn more about the valet parking program, click here to review frequently asked questions FAQ's.

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