Welcome! This program allows eligible local businesses to purchase parking permits for their employees, providing access to specific on-street parking spaces in residential and metered areas where longer-term temporary parking is scarce. Not all businesses are eligible.   

Before you sign a new lease or apply for a permit, please review the critical information below to ensure the program meets your needs.

▶︎ Important: Please Read Before You Apply

To help you make the right choice, please be aware of these key rules.

• ✅ New Businesses: Check Parking First!
  We strongly encourage new businesses to contact our Parking Division to verify parking requirements and permit eligibility for your location before signing a lease.
• ⚠️ No Refunds, No Prorating by Week
  Please do not delay. Permits are sold for full months or quarters only. Refunds are not issued for unused time. Please purchase carefully.  
• 📍 Permits Are Tied to Your Business Address
  Eligibility is based on your business's physical address. If you move, your permits are not transferable. You must submit a new application for the new location. 
• 🔄 Annual Application Required
  Permits are not guaranteed year-to-year. All accounts are subject to availability and require an annual application. The Parking Division has final discretion on all permit approvals.

Which Permit Does Your Business Need?

We offer three types of commercial permits. Find the one that matches your business location and needs.

C-Permit (For Existing Holders Only)

Type "C" permits are part of a legacy program and are strictly limited to existing permit holders.

• New Applicants: This permit type is not available for new businesses.
• Existing Holders: Please email us for current rate information or wait for your annual renewal notice in the mail.

M-Permit (Daytime Parking on San Vicente Blvd)

This permit is for qualifying businesses located on San Vicente Boulevard.

• Who it's for: Employees of businesses on San Vicente Blvd (between Melrose Ave and Beverly Blvd).
• Where it's valid: Designated "M-Permit" spaces on San Vicente Blvd.
• When it's valid: 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

E-Permit (Evening Parking in Designated Zones)

This permit allows employees to park in metered spaces during evening and late-night hours.

• Who it's for: Employees of a valid business located within the permit boundaries.
• Where it's valid: Designated metered spaces within the boundaries of La Cienega Blvd to Doheny Dr, and Santa Monica Blvd to Beverly Blvd.
• When it's valid: 6:00 PM to 3:00 AM.

Permit Fees

Permit fees are updated annually on July 1. We sell permits quarterly. If you purchase mid-quarter, you pay for the number of full months remaining.

Availability depends on available parking resources and is not guaranteed.

Lost or Stolen Permit Replacement Policy

Did your permit get lost in the mail or stolen? Here’s how to replace it.

Free Replacement

You may be eligible for one free replacement per renewal period if you meet ALL of the following criteria:

1. You report it within 21 days of the original purchase date.
2. You first file a "Missing Mail" claim online with USPS at usps.com/help/missing-mail.htm.
3. You bring a printout of your completed USPS Receipt of Claim to the Permit Counter.
4. This is the first replacement request for your account during the current renewal period.

Paid Replacement

If you do not meet all the criteria above, or if your permit was lost or stolen after 21 days, you must purchase a replacement permit at the full price.

Important: A permit that has been reported lost or stolen is immediately voided. Any vehicle displaying a reported permit is subject to citation and impound at the owner's expense.

How to Apply or Get Help

Ready to apply or have questions about eligibility? Our team is here to help.

Email: PermitParking@weho.org

Please contact us for:

• New business inquiries
• Annual renewals
• Questions about which permit is right for you

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