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Berkeley residential parking permits start with the eligibility map
Berkeley residents should check address eligibility before applying for Residential Preferential Parking, then use the online, in-person, or mail path with ID, vehicle registration, and proof of residency.
Berkeley residential parking can change block by block, so the first move is the eligibility map. Enter the address before you start an application.
If the address is eligible, Berkeley offers online, in-person, and mail application paths for Residential Preferential Parking permits. The permit page also covers visitor, in-home care provider, child-care provider, and business-related permits.
For the regular residential permit, be ready with a government photo ID, vehicle registration, and proof of residency if the registration does not already show the address. Berkeley also treats unpaid parking citations as part of the permit picture, so clear those up before renewal if needed.
This is most useful near campus, commercial corridors, transit, hospitals, and older neighborhoods where curb space fills quickly. Start with the address, then the vehicle, then the documents.
Where to see it
Berkeley Resident Parking Permits page and eligibility map.
Official sources
Official pages
Reviewed July 4, 2026
Current rules, forms, fees, deadlines, maps, and office instructions.
Rules, forms, fees, deadlines, and office procedures can change. Check the current page before you file, pay, or rely on a date.
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