 
|
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: $90 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: $104 - $128 per quarter
Daytime Parking
Effective times may vary by location, but generally are 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Fee: $135 - $200 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: $165 - $238 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)
- 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 and Fenwick High School. Purchased through schools - 30 percent discount may apply.
Fee: $160 per year (residents); $240 per year (non-residents)
- 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)
To buy or renew a permit, an applicant must:
- 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, including, but not limited to the following:
- Vehicle Stickers – All vehicles owned by Oak Park residents must have and display a current Oak Park Vehicle Sticker. Vehicles must display valid registered vehicle plates.
- How to Park in Stall – All vehicles must be parked front-end in first within the space boundaries. Vehicles may occupy only one parking space. Park within your stall.
- Vehicles Storage Prohibited – Storage, repairs or servicing is not permitted. Vehicles not in operating condition are prohibited from parking in the lot. Vehicles may not be covered.
- Vehicle Circulation – Vehicles are required to circulate regularly. Vehicles may be excluded from all or part of the lot at any time, with or without notice for maintenance, repairs, or snow removal.
- Parking Permit Transfer and Refunds – Parking permits are not transferable unless authorized by the Village. Any change of record from the information submitted on the original permit application including changes in vehicle, person or address, must be reported to the Village. An administrative fee of $2 will be assessed for re-issuing, transferring or replacing a lost or stolen permit decal (as appropriate). Failure to change information on file with the Village may result in invalidation of parking permit and loss of lot parking privileges. Refunds are issued on a monthly, prorated basis. Entire decal must be returned before the last business day in any given month to receive a full month's refund.
- Renewals – Parking permit renewals are not guaranteed. In the event the Village offers a parking permit for renewal in any subsequent quarter after the initial permit purchase, a renewal letter is mailed via U.S. Mail as a convenience, but such notice is not a parking permit guarantee. Parking permits may only be renewed on the last business day prior to the expiration of the existing permit in person at Village Hall. Renewal by U.S. Mail or on-line also is allowed in advance of the deadline established each quarter – which generally is six business days prior to the end of the quarter to allow for return of the permit via U.S. Mail).
- Parking Citations – Outstanding parking citations must be addressed prior to the purchase of a parking permit or renewal of an existing parking permit.
For complete details, please visit the Parking Permits Office, in Village Hall, 123 Madison St. The Parking Permits Office is open 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tuesday thru Friday, and 8:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. on Mondays. The office also is open
8:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m.
on selected Saturdays for new permit purchases and transfers. For specific information on Saturdays when the Permit Office will be open, or any other question about permits, call 708.358.PARK (7275) or e-mail parking@oak-park.us.
|
708.358.PARK
PublicWorks@oak-park.us
Parking Permit & Guidelines
Permit Fee Schedule
Parking
Permit
|
