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1. Are visitor permits included In the new resident permit program?

Only those streets that are restricted, by a vote of the Transportation Board, as 'Permit Parking Only," qualify for a visitor permit. These permits allow a vehicle visiting a residential address on one of the streets listed below to park for a maximum of 5 consecutive days. The cost of these permit hang tags is $5 with a maximum of 2 per resident. The following streets qualify for the visitor program: Chestnut Hill Avenue (439 - 474), Clinton Road (300 - 419), Penniman Road, Taylor Crossway, and Willard Road.

2. How do residents apply for resident parking permits?

Residents may submit a completed Resident Permit Parking Application to the DPW - Transportation Division office either in-person or by mail: DPW - Transportation Division 333 Washington Street 4th Floor Brookline, MA 02445 This application must include: Payment of the $30 permit fee per vehicle by cash or check made out to the "Town of Brookline" A valid Massachusetts drivers license bearing a Brookline address A valid Massachusetts vehicle registration indicating that the vehicle is garaged in Brookline (Note: owners of leased vehicles must provide a copy of a signed lease)

3. How long is a resident parking permit valid?

Residential parking permits are valid for a term of 1 year from July 1 to June 30, regardless of the actual date of issuance. Renewals can be made either by mail, online, or in-person at the DPW - Transportation Division at:
DPW Transportation Divisions
333 Washington St.
4th Floor
Brookline, MA 02445
No additional verification will be required to renew a permit, as long as that vehicle is indicated in the previous year's list of permit holders and its vehicle registration on file has not expired.

4. How much does a resident parking permit cost?

The annual fee for the resident parking permit sticker is $30.

5. If I live in the area surrounding Brookline High School, where should I go to get my resident permit sticker?

If you live on one of the following streets you should go to the administration office at the Brookline High School to apply for your resident permit sticker:

• Blake Road
• Davis Avenue (151 - 205)
• Gorham Avenue
• Greenough Street
• Lowell Road
• Somerset Road
• Stanton Road
• Tappan Street (46 - 125)
• Welland Road

6. What are the streets that do not qualify for a resident permit sticker?

All private ways within the Town of Brookline and the following public ways:

• Adams Street
• Beacon Street (999 - 1441; 1609 - 1730)
• Boylston Place
• Boylston Street
• Chapel Street
• Copley Street
• Crowninshield Road
• Elba Street
• Harvard Street
• Hayden Road
• Holden Street
• John Street
• Mountfort Street
• Pearl Street
• Pierce Street
• St. Mary's Street
• Station Street
• Webster Place
• Webster Street

7. When is a resident parking permit required?

If you live on a residential street that is included in the program, and you wish to utilize on-street parking for longer then 2 hours, you must obtain a Resident Parking Permit. This permit will allow to park in excess of 2 hours from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. provided you obey all other posted regulations that may be in effect on your street.