Parking Permits

The City of Harrisonburg has a permit parking system in place for many residential areas within the city limits and is designated by various colored zones. These permits and passes may be purchased from the City Treasurer in the Municipal Building (540-432-7705).

Neighborhood permit parking zones are enforced by the Harrisonburg Police Department (540-434-2545).

[556KB] Map of Parking Permit Area - Parking Permit ordinance approved by City Council on February 12, 2013.

There are certain areas of the City that are designated as permit parking zones. These areas are posted accordingly.  It is unlawful to park in these areas unless a valid parking permit or guest card is visibly displayed in the window of the vehicle. 

These permits are required and can be purchased with one or more of the following: proof of ownership of property(s), a valid rental agreement confirming address/name of tenant(s), valid vehicle registration displaying name of tenant. Parking permits are $3.00 per permit, per vehicle and guest cards are free limited to two per household.

*Parking permits for 2012, with valid dates from March 1 to March 31, have actually been extended to June 30, 2013 by approval of City Council.  

[86KB] 13-1-60, 13-1-60.01, 13-1-62 and 13-1-63 - Adopted City Code 2-12-13

[644KB] Changes Made to Parking Permits Press Release