Transportation

Low Income Restricted Parking Zone Permit

The Restricted Parking Zone Program was created to help ease parking congestion in residential neighborhoods. Permits generally cost $95. Income-eligible vehicle owners can receive a restricted parking zone permit for $10. This is a one-time savings of $85, rather than a monthly savings.

Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT)

How it works

Income-eligible vehicle owners can receive a restricted parking zone permit for $10 to park on the street in qualifying neighborhood.

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Use this map for guidance on if your address is eligible for an RPZ permit. Or you can use our lookup tool to see if your address is eligible for an RPZ permit.
You are eligible for the low-income discount if you can prove your enrollment in one of the following programs: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance card (formerly food stamps); Energy assistance from Seattle City Light or Puget Sound Energy; Rental assistance from Seattle Housing Authority (Section 8) or copy of rental agreement in SHA property; Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) check or stub; Lease/rental agreement from Plymouth Housing, CHHIP, or other low-income housing providers; Proof of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - NOT regular Social Security income; Issuance of King County Metro Transit Low-Income Fare Card (ORCA LIFT); Provider One or Apple Health card. **Other documentation considered on an individual basis.

Stuff you'll need

Current proof of residency showing your name and address, dated within the last 30 days
A copy of your current Washington State Vehicle Registration
Learn more about how to get a permit here: http://www.seattle.gov/transportation/permits-and-services/permits/parking-permits/rpz-permits/how-to-get-a-permit
Proof of enrollment in one of the following programs: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance card (formerly food stamps); Energy assistance from Seattle City Light or Puget Sound Energy; Rental assistance from Seattle Housing Authority (Section 8) or copy of rental agreement in SHA property; Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) check or stub; Lease/rental agreement from Plymouth Housing, CHHIP, or other low-income housing providers; Proof of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - NOT regular Social Security income; Issuance of King County Metro Transit Low-Income Fare Card (ORCA LIFT); Provider One or Apple Health card.

**Other documentation considered on an individual basis.