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Easily secure your spot with reliable permits. Our streamlined process ensures fast, safe, and hassle-free parking access across all designated areas.
Residential
Permits
This permit allows you to park near your home with access to resident-only zones.
Note: Residential on-street permits are not available for purchase online.
Garage
Permits
This pass grants you entry to a designated garage space with added security and shelter.
Surface Lot
Permits
This option gives you access to open-air lots ideal for flexible parking use.
permits information
Learn everything you need to know about parking permits—types, eligibility, rules, and benefits—to choose the option that best fits your lifestyle and needs
Residential Zone Permits
Eligibility
Vehicle Requirements
Valid Pennsylvania license plate.
Registered to your address within the permit area.
Application Process
Apply in Person
Visit the RPA office at 430 S 4th St, Reading, PA 19602.
Office Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM.
Submit Documents
Current driver’s license.
Vehicle registration.
All documents must reflect your address in the permit zone.
Payment
Restrictions
Each vehicle requires its own permit.
Commercial vehicles are not eligible.
Validity
Permits are valid for 12 months from the date of issue.
Non-Transferable
Permits are not transferable to another vehicle or person.
If a vehicle is sold or transferred, remove the permit and obtain a new one for the replacement vehicle.
Garage and Surface Lot Permits
Ways to Apply for Parking Permit
Ways to Apply for Parking Permit
1) ONLINE: Visit www.tocite.net/readingpa/Portal to set up an account which will make automatic monthly payments or a one-time monthly payment. (Be sure to un-check the autopay option) (NOTE: 3% or minimum of $3 convenience fee applied)
2) IN PERSON: Reading Parking Authority administrative office // 430 South 4th Street
Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Required Documents
The following documents MUST be provided for a residential parking lease:
1) Current Driver’s License
2) Current Vehicle Registration and
Proof of current Vehicle Insurance
The address listed on the documents must be located within 2-4 blocks of the parking facility to be eligible for the residential rate.
NOTE: All permits are valid from the first day of the month through the last day of the month. There will be no prorated amount for partial time or refunds for unused time.
For more detailed information or assistance,
please contact the Reading Parking Authority directly
permits information
Learn everything you need to know about parking permits—types, eligibility, rules, and benefits—to choose the option that best fits your lifestyle and needs
Eligibility
Vehicle Requirements
Valid Pennsylvania license plate.
Registered to your address within the permit area.
Documentation Needed
Current driver’s license.
Vehicle registration.
Proof of auto insurance.
All documents must reflect your address in the permit zone
Restrictions
Each vehicle requires its own permit.
Commercial vehicles are not eligible.
Renewal Guidelines
Validity
Permits are valid for 12 months from the date of issue.
Renewal Process
Renew in person at the RPA office.
Provide updated documentation if any information has changed.
Pay the $25 renewal fee.
Non-Transferable
Permits are not transferable to another vehicle or person.
If a vehicle is sold or transferred, remove the permit and obtain a new one for the replacement vehicle.
Non-Transferable
Hang the permit on your vehicle’s rearview mirror, ensuring it’s visible at all times while parked in the Residential Permit Parking area.
Proration
Permits are not prorated if canceled before the expiration date.
Application Process
Apply in Person
Visit the RPA office at 430 S 4th St, Reading, PA 19602.
Office Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM.
Submit Documents
Provide the required documentation listed above.
Payment
$30 for the first year.
$25 for annual renewals.
Permit Display
Hang the permit on your vehicle’s rearview mirror, ensuring it’s visible at all times while parked in the Residential Permit Parking area.
For more detailed information or assistance,
please contact the Reading Parking Authority directly