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Parking Services Division

Parking Permits

Parking permits may be purchased to allow a specific vehicle to park on certain streets or lots during the day or overnight within approved guidelines. Contact the Parking Permits Office at 708.358.PARK (7275), option 5, for permit availability and guidelines at desired locations for the types of parking permits listed below. Fees, which are subject to change, depend on location and status as a resident or non-resident. Please call for the most up-to-date information:

Overnight on-street parking zone permit in designated multi-family zones: Permit hours generally start at 10 p.m., and end at 6 a.m., depending on the location of the zone. Overnight parking permits do not override daytime parking restrictions.
Fee: $105 per quarter.
Off-street parking lots, structures and enclaves: Day, night and 24-hour permits.

Overnight Parking
Effective times may vary by location, but generally are 6 p.m. - 8 a.m., Monday-Friday and 24 hours on weekends in designated lots or enclave areas.
Fee: $125 - $165 per quarter

Daytime Parking
Effective times may vary by location, but generally are 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Fee: $158 - $250 per quarter

24-Hour Parking
Some Village lots allow 24-hour parking, seven days a week - call 708.358.PARK (7275) for information, details and restrictions.
Fee: $1195 - $300 per quarter
Residential, on-street daytime: parking within approved guidelines
Fee: $50 per year (July 1 - June 30)
Guest Passes: in areas designated as resident-only permit parking
Fee: $5 for 20 passes (for sale only to residents of designated area)
Guest passes do not apply to overnight parking.
Institutions: students and staff of designated institutions within approved guidelines where special permit zones are created, such as Oak Park and River Forest High School (purchased through the school) and Fenwick High School (purchased through the Village).
Fee: $160 - $320 per year
On-street, daytime business parking: geographic restrictions apply
Fee: $100 per year (July 1 - June 30)
Disabled parking (designated spaces)
Fee: $10 per year (Jan 1 - Dec. 31) - installation fee may apply

To buy or renew a permit, an applicant must:

Present copy of disabled placard or disabled license plate registration
Present proof of a current Oak Park vehicle sticker (off-street permits exempt)
Have no outstanding Oak Park parking tickets

Permits are subject to restrictions - click here for a detailed overview by location.

For more information on parking, visit the Parking Service Center in Village Hall, 123 Madison St., from 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tuesday thru Friday, and 8:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. on Mondays. The Center also is open 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. on selected Saturdays for new permit purchases and transfers. For specific information on Saturday hours, or any other question about permits, call 708.358.PARK (7275) or e-mail parking@oak-park.us.