Welcome to Your New Neighborhood! Understanding the Residential Parking Program
What is the Residential Parking Program?
The Residential Parking Permit program (RPP), a codified Bethlehem City Ordinance, is designed to help manage on-street parking in residential areas by giving priority to residents. It helps reduce congestion, prevents long-term parking by non-residents, and ensures that those who live in the area have better access to parking near their homes.
Benefits of the Program
- Enhances neighborhood safety and accessibility
- Ensures available parking for residents
- Reduces parking congestion from commuters and visitors
How to Get a Residential Parking Permit
To obtain a residential parking permit, follow these simple steps:
- Check Eligibility
- You must live in a designated RPP Zone
- Please click our RPP map here, Residential Parking Permit Map. Or, see the posted signage on your block that shows the RPP Zone letter.
- Gather Required Documents
- Valid PA Drivers License matching the address within the zone
- Valid Vehicle Insurance card
- Current PA vehicle registration registered to the address within the zone
- Submit Your Application
- Login to our Customer Portal here to begin, BPA Customer Portal.
Visitor Permits
If you have guests visiting, you may be eligible for a visitor parking permit. Once approved for an RPP permit, you can log into your customer portal to obtain Visitor Passes. See our FAQ page here, https://www.bethpark.org/parking/frequently-asked-questions/, for our more frequently asked Visitor Pass questions.
Other Information
- The RPP permit is for your designated zone only and will excuse you from any RPP time restrictions that are posted for that zone.
- All other posted parking restrictions may apply.
- We offer the convenience of permit by plate, so, no hangtags or stickers!
- A valid e-mail address and credit/debit card are required to purchase a permit.
- Permits are paid when purchased and are valid until the zone expires (expiration date posted on the signs), at which time, you may renew your permit.
- Your license plate is your permit, so all vehicle changes must be made in the Customer Portal or through email by emailing info@bethpark.org.
