Commercial, Service and Visitor Permits

Parking permits in residential neighborhood zones are available to commercial and service entities and visitors.

Commercial - $152.25 per permit – Zone Specific

These hangtag permits are available to businesses and other non-residential entities located in the neighborhood parking program area.  In Zone 1, each business/institution may have up to 2 permits per 1000 ft².  In all other zones, there is a maximum of 5 permits per business/institution.

Businesses must have a current Gainesville business tax.  Non-profits and other institutions must provide a request on letterhead to purchase permits.

Service - $152.25 per permit – Valid in all Zones

These hangtag permits are available to tradespeople who routinely conduct business activity but are not located in the zones (lawn maintenance, pest control, building maintenance, home health aids, etc.).  A current vehicle registration is required for each permit.  There is a maximum of 5 permits per business/institution.

Businesses must have a current business tax (Gainesville or other local government) or documentation from the Division of Corporations.

Visitor - $52.50 per permit – Zone Specific

This hangtag permit is available to all residential properties within the zone.  For single family properties, there must be a current parking permit on file to qualify for a visitor permit.

Single family properties
Propeties in Zones 6, 7 and 8 qualify for up to two visitor permits per property.  In all other zones, only one visitor permit may be issued.

Apartment complexes and rooming houses may have a maximum of 5 visitor permits.

Please Note: Permits are non-refundable. If you have any questions prior to purchase, be sure to ask the Billing & Collections team.