Residential Permit Parking
In many residential areas of New Brunswick, residential permit parking exists to help ensure that on-street parking is not monopolized by adjacent commercial or institutional activities and is available to local residents.
The NBPA administers the Residential Permit Parking Program and is responsible for the issuance of permits and enforcement as stipulated by City Ordinance.
Residents and businesses wishing to park a vehicle on the street in Residential Permit Parking Program areas require a permit and a full understanding of the program.
TYPES OF PARKING PERMITS
RESIDENT PERMIT
Homeowner
Landlord
Tenant
Visitor
Sublet
Temporary
BUSINESS PERMIT
LOADING ZONE PERMIT
RESIDENT PERMITS
Homeowner Permit
If you own and live in a home within a residential permit parking district you are entitled to a Homeowner Permit which is valid for up to 3 years.
To obtain a Homeowner Permit you must present your proof of ownership (Deed, Tax Bill or Mortgage Statement) along with a valid vehicle registration to the NBPA. You will receive a parking decal, which will be valid for up to 3 years depending on when you obtain the permit.
As a homeowner you are also entitled to 2 Homeowner Visitor Passes for your property. The Homeowner Visitor Passes are valid for the same length of time as your decal. Please ask for your Homeowner Visitor Passes when you pick up your decal.
Homeowner Permits and/or Visitor Passes are not replaceable if lost or stolen.
Landlord Permit
If you own a home within a residential permit parking district but rent it to other and you live outside the ward where the rental property is located you are entitled to a Landlord Permit. The Landlord Permit is for your use only when visiting the property and is assigned to a specific license plate number. This permit is not transferable.
To obtain a Landlord Permit you must present proof of ownership (Deed, Tax Bill, Current Mortgage Statement, or HUD Statement for recently purchased properties) and the valid vehicle registration for the vehicle you wish to assign the permit to – you may register up to two vehicles. The Landlord Permit is good for multiple properties within the ward. If you own multiple properties in different wards you will receive one Landlord Permit for each different ward.
A Landlord Permit is valid for one year from June 1st to May 31st and is not replaceable if lost or stolen.
Tenant Permit
If you are renting property within a Residential Permit Parking District in New Brunswick you may be eligible for a Tenant Permit which is valid for up to one year depending of the proof of residence you submit and the date you obtain the permit. A maximum of two Tenant Permits per dwelling unit will be issued on a first come, first served basis. One additional Tenant permit can be issued if all three tenants have their driver’s license and vehicles registered to the New Brunswick address. If a vehicle is leased, the tenant must have the driver’s license and insurance card registered to the New Brunswick address.
You can obtain a Tenant Permit at the NBPA office between 8:00am and 4:30pm Monday through Friday. You must present proof of residency such as:
• Current lease – lease must include your name, property address, duration of lease term, landlord’s name and signature, and your signature to be considered valid.
• Notarized letter from the landlord
• Drivers license and Car Registration with the property address on it
Along with your proof of residence you need valid vehicle registration. If the vehicle registration is in a different surname than yours you must also present a notarized letter from the vehicle owner authorizing you to use that vehicle.
A Tenant Permit may only be picked up by the individual applying for the permit. Once you receive your tenant decal it must be properly affixed to the vehicle you registered with the NBPA to be valid.
Visitor Permits
Visitor Permits must be obtained by the property owner at the NBPA Office. The property owner must provide the NBPA with a current tax bill or property deed in order to obtain the visitor permits. A one family structure is entitled to only one visitor permit. All other structures are entitled to a maximum of two visitor permits.
How long does the Visitor Permit last?
A visitor permit may be used and reused by visitors as long as the permit has not expired. The expiration date is clearly marked on the permit. Visitor Permits are issued annually and last from June 1st to June 1st.
Does a Visitor Permit allow me to park my vehicle anywhere?
No, vehicles using visitor permits must park within a 2-block radius of the address on the permit.
Visitor Passes are hangtag permits and must be displayed facing out from the rearview mirror when parked. They are not replaceable if lost or stolen.
Sublet Permit
To receive a Sublet Permit you must have an executed Sublet Agreement and the sublessor’s original lease executed by the sublessor (tenant) and the landlord. Present these documents along with a valid vehicle registration and you may receive a Sublet Permit valid for the term of the sublease.
A Sublet Permit is a hangtag permit and must be displayed facing out from the rearview mirror. It is not replaceable if lost or stolen.
Temporary Permit
The NBPA is aware that many residents are unfamiliar with residential permit parking programs and may not have the proper documentation to obtain a permit upon immediate residence in New Brunswick. If you move to a residential permit parking district and need several days to get the documentation necessary to obtain a permit the NBPA will issue you a Temporary Permit valid for one week (providing a permit is still available for issue at that residence).
No documentation is necessary to obtain a Temporary Permit. However, you may not receive subsequent temporary permits if you fail to present the documentation within the weeks time.
A Temporary Permit is a hangtag permit and must be displayed facing out from the review mirror when the vehicle is parked. It is not replaceable if lost or stolen.
BUSINESS PERMITS
If you own a business within a designated residential parking district you may be eligible to receive Business Permits which will allow you to park your vehicle on a residential street.
To obtain a Business Permit you must submit a written request to the NBPA. The request should include:
• Business name
• Business address
• Business telephone number
• Number of permits requested
All requests for business permits will be reviewed by the NBPA. The review process will determine if the business is eligible for business permits and the number of permits that can be issued. The number of permits issued may be different/fewer than the number requested.
LOADING ZONE PERMITS
To accommodate the many businesses within the City of New Brunswick, there are parking areas designated as Loading Zones. If you own a business within the City of New Brunswick you may be entitled to a Loading Zone Permit. A Loading Zone permit entitles the vehicle displaying the permit to park in designated Loading Zones throughout the City for a limited time period.
Non-commercial vehicles displaying a Loading Zone Pass shall be limited to fifteen (15) minute parking in a designated Loading Zone.
Commercial Vehicles are authorized to park in designated Loading Zones for no longer than thirty (30) minutes.
To obtain a Loading Zone Permit you must submit a written request on business letterhead to the New Brunswick Parking Authority and include:
• Business Name
• Business Address
• Business Telephone Number
The NBPA will review your request and issue a permit. Only one Loading Zone permit per business will be issued.
A Loading Zone permit is not replaceable if lost or stolen.
FRAUDULENT PERMIT WARNING: Statute 10.28.050
No permit is to be photocopied or duplicated in any way. Use of a fraudulent or counterfeit permit may result in a summons and a fine up to $300.00.
PERMITS ARE NOT REPLACEABLE IF LOST OR STOLEN
