Eligible Candidate Requirements

How to Obtain a Temporary Parking Permit

Tradesmen - Daytime Hours

A temporary permit may be issued for a maximum of 30 days to a tradesman for the hours of 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. provided they have:

  • Paid the necessary fee
  • Provided a valid building permit issued by the Town of Brookline or a valid contract between the resident and the tradesman describing the service being provided (if the building permit is not applicable)
  • Submitted a completed temporary parking permit pre-approval application

Residents with Construction-Related Activities - Daytime Hours

A temporary permit may be issued for a maximum of 30 days to a resident for the hours of 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. provided they:

  • Paid the necessary fee
  • Provided a valid Building Permit issued by the Town of Brookline or a valid contract between the resident and the tradesmen describing the service being provided (if the building permit is not applicable)
  • Reside on a public way that is not eligible for a Daytime Resident Permit
  • Submitted a completed temporary parking permit pre-approval application

Said application to be submitted by a condo association or a building manager, if applicable, for all displaced vehicles.

Residents with Construction-Related Activities - Overnight Hours

A temporary permit may be issued for a maximum of 30 days to a resident displaced for construction reasons for the hours of 6 p.m. to 8 a.m. provided they have:

  • Paid the necessary fee
  • Provided a valid building permit issued by the Town of Brookline or a valid contract between the resident and the tradesmen describing the service being provided (if the building permit is not applicable)
  • Submitted a completed temporary parking permit pre-approval application

Said application to be submitted by a condo association or a building manager, if applicable, for all displaced vehicles.

Guests or Visitors - Overnight Hours

A temporary permit may be issued for a maximum of 30 days to a guest or visitor for the hours of 6 p.m. to 8 a.m. provided they:

  • Do not reside within a ¼ mile radius of the nearest overnight public parking lot
  • Paid the necessary fee
  • Submitted a completed temporary parking permit pre-approval application

In-Home Child Care Provider - Daytime Hours

A temporary permit may be issued for a maximum of 180 days to an in-home child care provider for the hours of 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. provided they:

  • Paid the necessary fee
  • Provided a letter of employment signed by a Brookline resident
  • Submitted a completed temporary parking permit pre-approval application

In-Home Health Care Provider - Daytime Hours

A temporary permit may be issued for a maximum of 180 days to an in-home heath care provider for the hours of 8am to 6pm provided they:

  • Paid the necessary fee
  • Provided a letter of engagement from a Massachusetts licensed health care agency, physician, or social worker from the Brookline Council on Aging
  • Submitted a completed temporary parking permit pre-approval application

In-Home Health Care Provider - Overnight Hours

A temporary permit may be issued for a maximum of 180 days to an in-home health care provider for the hours of 6 p.m. to 8 a.m. provided they:

  • Paid the necessary fee
  • Provided a letter of engagement from a Massachusetts licensed healthcare agency, physician, or social worker from the Brookline Council on Aging
  • Submitted a completed temporary parking permit pre-approval application

Said permit will be issued for a public parking lot if the residential address is within a 500-ft. radius of the nearest overnight public parking lot.

Seasonal Tradesmen - Daytime Hours

A temporary permit may be issued for a maximum of 240 days to a seasonal employee for the hours of 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. provided they:

  • Paid the necessary fee
  • Provided a valid contract between the resident and the tradesman describing the service being provided
  • Submitted a completed temporary parking permit pre-approval application