Somerville Announces Return Date For Parking Enforcement

Alex Newman
·2 min read

SOMERVILLE, MA — The city of Somerville will resume residential parking enforcement Dec. 1 after suspending it due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

City data indicates most residents have already renewed their expired permits in 2020. Those who still need to renew an expired permit or obtain a new permit are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

All city buildings, including the Parking Department, remain closed for the foreseeable future, but residents can renew or apply for new permits online, by mail, or by dropping off completed applications in a secure dropbox at 133 Holland Street.

BEFORE APPLYING

  1. Pay any outstanding parking tickets in full. Tickets may be paid online at somervillema.gov/parking or by calling 844-807-9069.

  2. Be sure your vehicle is registered at a Somerville garaging address with the Registry of Motor Vehicles. Visit mass.gov/RMV to make any changes to your registration.

HOW TO APPLY

There are several ways to apply for or renew your resident parking permit: online, by mail, or by dropping off a completed application in the secure dropbox at the Parking Department office.

  • Apply OnlineVisit somervillema.gov/parking and follow the instructions carefully. This will be the fastest, easiest way for most people to get a permit. Online applications will be approved or denied within two business days of submission, and approved permits will be issued and mailed within two business days of payment.

  • Apply by Mail or DropboxGather the materials listed below in one envelope. Leave it in the dropbox at the Parking Department (133 Holland Street) or mail it to the City of Somerville Parking Department, 133 Holland Street, Somerville, MA, 02144.Your application will be approved or denied within two business days of receipt. If approved, your permit will be issued and mailed immediately. If denied, someone from the Parking Department will contact you. Applications must include the following:

  1. Date

  2. Name

  3. Home address

  4. Phone number

  5. Email address (optional)

  6. Vehicle license plate number

  7. Vehicle make

  8. Vehicle model

For more information, visit somervillema.gov/parking or call 311.

This article originally appeared on the Somerville Patch