By Robert Haugh

Santa Clara has not been enforcing parking permits in neighborhoods since the pandemic because of stay-at-home orders and reduced City staff hours. 

But that’s changing next calendar year.  Starting January 2, 2023 citations will be issued for Residential Parking Permits (RPP) program violators.

The Santa Clara Police Department will inform the public about the return of the program. Starting this Fall, officers will issue warnings to RPP violators.

The RPP program is an option for neighborhoods that have overflow parking from sources outside the neighborhood.

Some neighborhoods are impacted from overflow parking from hospitals, transit stations, business complexes, commercial areas, malls, colleges, and high schools.  

Heres a link to FAQ’s about the program:  www.SantaClaraCA.gov/PermitParking

How to Obtain a Residential Parking Permit 

Applicants must live in a parking permit area to be eligible for a residential parking permit and visitor permit.

To purchase your permit online, follow the instructions below:

Step 1 – Create a resident account at https://santaclara.permitinfo.net

Step 2 – Provide vehicle information for resident permit(s)

Step 3 – Provide proof of residency in an RPP area

Step 4 – Make payment via credit card

For portal inquiries, contact Data Ticket at 1-800-989-2058.

The online process will be the quickest way to obtain an RPP.

Or you can contact the Santa Clara Police Department at 408-615-4700.