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Obtaining a Union City Parking Permit

Parking permits can only be obtained in person at our office. We are located at 506-518 38th Street (Rooftop) between Kennedy Blvd and Bergenline Ave in Union City NJ 07087. Unfortunately, we do not accept cash. Payments are to be made by check or money order.

Permits Types

  • Residential

    Must be a Union City resident and provide a New Jersey vehicle registration and a driver’s license. Both documents must be under the same name and reflect a Union City address. Vehicle insurance card with a Union City address must be provided if the vehicle is leased.

  • Visitor

    All Union City residents are entitled to two (2) free visitor parking permits per household. Additional visitor permits are $50 for a 3rd and $100 a 4th. If applicant does not have a Driver’s License and Registration with a Union City address, they must provide a picture ID along with two (2) proofs of address from the following list:

    • PSE& G bill (no older than 2 months from date of transaction)
    • Cable bill (no older than 2 months from date of transaction)
    • Water Bill (no older than 2 months from date of transaction)
    • Bank Statement (no older than 2 months from date of transaction)
    • Copy of Lease
    • Deed

    Visitor Permits expire 1 year from the date issued.
  • Business

    Must provide proof of employment in Union City, such as the most recent pay stub or a letter from the employer. Also, the vehicle’s registration and applicant’s driver’s license. Business permits expire one year from the date issued.

  • Employee
    Must be a Union City employee and provide proof of employment, such as the most recent pay stub or a letter from the employer. Also, the vehicle’s registration and applicant’s driver’s license. Employee permits expire one year from the date issued.
  • Temporary

    Must be a new resident and provide the vehicle’s registration, applicant’s driver’s license and a notarized lease or a request for services receipt from a utility agency such as PSE& G indicating the address. Temporary parking permits are issued for 30 days and cannot be renewed upon expiration.

Payment Types

Unfortunately, we do not accept cash. All payments must be made by personal check, money order or the following credit cards:

  • Visa
  • Master Card
  • Discover
  • PayPal

Important Parking Information - Starting September 1, 2024

Prices

Permit Type Fee
Residential First vehicle free; $3.00, second vehicle; $6.00, three or more vehicles;
Visitor First 2 Permits, no charge; 3rd Permit $50.00; 4th Permit $100.00
Daily Visitor Permit $3.00
Business/Employee Permit $75.00 per year, per permit
Temporary Permit $20.00 (Permit is valid for 30 days)
Municipal Parking Lot $90.00 per month
Municipal Parking Garage $100.00 per month
Municipal Commercial Parking $150.00 per month
Parking Meter Bags $20.00 per day
Vendor Parking Meter Bags $150.00 per month
Parking Meter Rates $0.25 per twenty (20) minutes

All residents 62 years of age or older shall receive complimentary residential parking permits.


Violations

Local Supplemental Violations Bureau Schedule
Ordinance Penalty
Overtime (Meter) Parking $25.00
No Park. Com. Veh. Overnight $100.00
Fire Zone/ Hydrant $100.00
Clean Sweep $35.00
Prohibited Area/ Trespassing $37.00
No Truck Parking 9pm-6am $100.00
Double Parking $44.00
Driveway $40.00
Sidewalk $42.00
Bus Stop $40.00
Crosswalk $37.00
Loading Zone $39.00
Improper Parking $39.00
Obstruction $39.00
No Parking During Emergencies $39.00
Abandoned Vehicle $100.00
Residential Permit $53.00
Handicapped Parking Court Appearance Required