If you live in the Fauntleroy neighborhood you can save some money by buying your RPZ permit before the end of the year. The fee goes up by $30 after January 1.
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The Seattle Department of Transportation shared information on an opportunity save money on Restricted Permit Zone (RPZ) permit renewals for those who live in the Fauntleroy neighborhood.
On January 1, 2023, the new citywide budget will take effect and the fee for a two-year RPZ permits will increase from $65 to $95. Fauntleroy (Zone 3) RPZ permits will expire on December 31, 2022. Anyone who lives in this zone and renews their permit (or requests a new permit) in 2022 will be charged the current fee ($65). After January 1, permit requests will be processed with the new fee ($95).
Discounted $10 permits will continue to be available for people who are income-eligible. People with disabled parking placards / license plates do not need to apply for a separate RPZ permit.
Permit renewals should be made through the Seattle Services Portal to ensure they are processed on-time before the fee increase takes effect. Any questions about permits can be sent to DOT_RPZRequests@seattle.gov
More about the RPZ Program:
The RPZ program prioritizes long-term parking for residents in specific neighborhoods with high demand for parking demand. The City of Seattle 2022-23 budget increases the fee for RPZ permits to reflect the City’s increased costs to manage this program over the past decade.
To learn more about the RPZ programs and who qualifies for a permit, check out the Restricted Parking Zone Fact Sheet and the RPZ webpage.
