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Residential & All Other Parking Permits

Welcome to Your New Neighborhood! Understanding 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:

  1. 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.
  2. 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
  3. Submit Your Application

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 RPP 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.

Daily Permits

Daily permits are $9 and will be valid only in non-metered Residential Zones.

Daily permits must be purchased through the Customer Portal here, BPA Customer Portal

You will need:

  • Vehicle make, color, and plate number.
  • Location of lot.
  • Telephone number.
  • Email address.
  • Credit card or debit card.

Employee Permit

Employee permits will be valid only in the zone you are assigned. If no space is available in your zone, you may pay to park at the nearest public parking facility or in non permitted areas.

Employee permits must be purchased through the Customer Portal here, BPA Customer Portal.

You will need a current:

  • Registration
  • Driver’s License
  • Copy of vehicle insurance card
  • Proof of employment and/or business ownership in the City of Bethlehem.
  • $50.00 initial annual cost.

Student Permit

(Limit 2 per structure)

You will need a current:

  • Driver’s License
  • Registration
  • Copy of signed lease
  • Student ID
  • $50.00 initial annual cost.
  • Copy of vehicle insurance card

Student permits must be purchased through the Customer Portal here, BPA Customer Portal.

Please click on our RPP map .

Disclaimer: This map is for general reference purposes only. Residential Parking Permit zones and enforcement times are subject to change. For this reason, you must obey all posted signs and city parking ordinances. In the event of a conflict, the signs on the street have priority. The Bethlehem Parking Authority reserves the right to enforce all posted signs which amend or contradict the information on this map.

Summer Student Permit

Summer student permits are available to students living in Bethlehem, from June 1st to August 31st, for a fee of $30.00.

You will need a current:

  • Driver’s License
  • Registration
  • Student ID
  • $30.00 fee
  • Copy of vehicle insurance card

Summer Student permits must be purchased through the Customer Portal here, BPA Customer Portal.

Visitor Permit

Students and residents may get a visitor permit for a limit of 14 days in a year. A residential parking permit must be issued to receive a visitor permit. Only valid in the residential 2 hour zone within your RPP Zone.  Not valid at any meters, lots or garages. Once applied for, please allow 2 business days for approval.

Visitor Permits must be applied for through the Customer Portal here, BPA Customer Portal.

Do you have questions?

Check out our Frequently Asked Questions