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It's almost the new year – and that means it’s time to renew your Cambridge parking permit! Make sure to renew your Resident and/or Visitor Parking Permit by March 31, 2026.
Beginning December 1, 2025, Cambridge residents can renew their Resident and Visitor Parking Permits online at www.cambridgema.gov/rpp . If you apply after March 1, we cannot guarantee that you will receive your permit by April 1. We will not mail permits until January 2nd.
In-person renewal starts January 2, 2026. Residents must renew their parking permits by March 31, 2026. Renew in person at the City of Cambridge’s Department of Transportation in the City Hall Annex at 344 Broadway.
From January 2 to March 31, 2026, you may use either a 2025 or 2026 parking permit to park in "Parking by Permit Only" areas.
Starting April 1, 2026, you must display a 2026 parking permit to park in "Parking by Permit Only" areas.
When you receive your Resident Parking Permit, you must immediately stick your Resident Parking Permit on the inside, lower driver's side corner of the windshield. RPP sticker must be placed in the required location to be considered valid.
Proof of residency:
To prove that you are a Cambridge resident, you must provide either:
one utility bill that shows your name, Cambridge service address, and mailing address dated within the last 30 days or
two pieces of mail that show your name and Cambridge mailing address dated within the last 30 days.
If you are applying for a Resident Parking Permit, the proof of residency must have the same name and address as your vehicle registration.
Residents that have received a permit at the same address for three or more consecutive years do not need to provide proof of residency.
Vehicle registration:
Vehicle must be registered in Massachusetts
Vehicle must be registered in your name
Registration must display your Cambridge residential address and match the address from your proof of residency
Registration must list a garage code in Cambridge
Permit fees:
$25 per Resident Parking Permit. A Resident Parking Permit includes a maximum of one Visitor Parking Permit per household.
$25 per Visitor Parking Permit for households without a vehicle.
Permits are free for residents who are 65 or older or residents who have a disability plate or placard.
Pay all parking tickets: Parking permits will not be issued to residents with unpaid parking tickets.
Visit our Parking Permits webpage for more information.
This year, we received approximately 115 photos and pieces of art from Cambridge residents, and photographer Isabella Cappabianca submitted this winning image.
The 2026 Residential Parking Permit will feature a photo of the Charles River at sunset. The image captures the Cambridge skyline reflected in the calm waters of the river, highlighting one of the city’s most scenic and beloved views.
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