Contractor Parking Permits may be issued to commercial vehicles used by a business holding a California Contractor's license for a trade related to construction or pest control services.

REQUIREMENTS

Vehicles possessing a Contractor's permit are allowed to park at parking meters and in Residential Parking Permit areas, subject to the restrictions detailed in the Transportation Code. Parking in yellow metered zones is subject to time restrictions.  Parking in yellow truck loading zones (6 or more wheels) is prohibited.

New Contractor Permits are issued throughout the calendar year, but all Contractor Permits expire on May 31 of each year. Annual renewal notices are sent to all permit holders in late March.

ELIGIBILITY

Contractor permits are issued only to trucks or vans that have commercial license plates. All eligible vehicles must have the company name and State Contractor's License Number permanently displayed on both side panels of the vehicle in lettering a minimum height of one and one-half inch. An inspection may be required on all new vehicles. Other vehicles may be re-inspected at the discretion of the Department. Vehicles with improperly displayed credentials may be cited based on parking restictions and time limits. Vehicles without properly displayed credentials will be cited for having an invalid permit. 

Permits will not be issued to any vehicle with one or more outstanding parking citations. Look up citation information and make a payment online here. 

FEES

 $1,167.00

*Prorated fee of $575.00 begins December 1, 2015

Transfer Fee: $50.00 

APPLICATION PROCESSING

All Contractor applications will be processed by mail only. The Contractor Permit Application can be printed and submitted for new or renewal permits.

Please submit copies of the following for each vehicle: your current business registration certificate, current contractor's license, a valid vehicle registration, and a separate check for each permit. If one payment is submitted for multiple vehicles, the check will be returned.

Once the application is processed, permits for vehicles not requiring an inspection will be mailed. Please note that the application process can take up to three weeks, and early submission is encouraged for faster processing. If an inspection is required, you will be notified by mail. Vehicles passing inspection will be issued permits at the time of the inspection.