Parking Permits

All residents living within a permit restricted parking zone are eligible for parking permits. In addition to the permit, each household receives two visitor parking permits. Residential permits and visitor permits are only permitted for your restricted parking zone and are not transferable to another zone.

The 3 year renewal rate for parking permits is $15 per vehicle. The rates decrease or are prorated by year in the amount of $5, until the end of each respective cycle.

For example:
First year - $15
Second year - $10
Third year - $5

Eligibility map:
Input your address to see if you are eligible to receive a residential parking permit.

Residential Parking Permits

For each vehicle registered to, being transferred to, or has proof of ownership connected to an address within a residential parking district is eligible to apply.

Visitor Parking Permits

Each household within a residential parking district is authorized two visitor permits for free with the purchase of a residential parking permit to use for the duration of the cycle. Residents are not allowed to use visitor permits. Any person caught using a visitor permit unlawfully will be fined $60 for the first offense and $100 for all offenses after.

Temporary Parking Permit

Temporary parking permits are available on a case by case basis for residents that reside within a residential permit parking district. A temporary parking permit can be purchased up to one year at a time at $1 per month. This application must be completed in-person.

Request a Parking Permit

To request parking permits, you will need to:
In-person or by Mail: Complete the application and return to the police department. Please allow seven (7) business days from date mailed to process.
Online: Complete an online application. Please allow five (5) business days for processing.

Please include a copy of your vehicle registration and/or proof of residency. For more information please call the Parking Division at 240-314-8920.

Parking Districts Expiration Dates

The City of Rockville has nine parking districts. Each district has a 3-year renewal cycle.

District	Expiration	Cost
A - East Rockville	June 30, 2026	$15 per permit
B - Rockville Metro	June 30, 2026	$15 per permit
C - Twinbrook Metro	June 30, 2026	$15 per permit
D - Twinbrook North	June 30, 2026	$15 per permit
E - West End	June 30, 2026	$15 per permit
F - King Farm	March 31, 2025	$10 per permit
G - Montrose East	Aug. 31, 2025	$10 per permit
H - Wootton	Oct. 31, 2025	$15 per permit
I - Hungerford	Aug. 31, 2026	$15 per permit

Petition a New Permitted Parking District

Review Guidelines

The Department of Public Works will accept petitions to establish a new permitted parking districts. To be considered, more than 15 households must be affected by the parking. Review the complete guidelines before starting the petition.

Review Procedures

Due to the complexity of creating a new district, all new petitions must follow the permitted parking district petition procedures.

Gather Signatures for Petition

Download the permitted parking petition and gather the signatures needed to submit the petition with the Department of Public Works. Once submitted, the Transportation and Mobility Commission will review the petition and reach a decision.