Neighborhood Zone Permits

Overview

Please note: Permits are not prorated and nonrefundable.  The permit program year runs from August 1st to July 31st.  Rates are scheduled to increase on October 1, 2023.  If you have any questions prior to purchase, please contact Parking Operations at parking@gainesvillefl.gov or 352-334-2569.

Criteria to Qualify for a Neighborhood Permit 

1. You must be a resident in the program area and live in an eligible property.
2. You must not have any unpaid parking citations. Check your parking citation status.
3. You must provide copies of all required documentation.

Program Updates and Changes (eff. July 15)

Effective July 15, 2023

1. A mealtime parking permit is available to members of UF fraternities and sororities who have a meal plan. The permit is only valid Monday-Friday from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. for the zone where the house is located. You may apply for the permit on the following pages—follow the instructions for UF Greek Houses, but be sure to select the meal permit. Live-in members must purchase the regular zone permit.

    

2. For renters (non-property owners), the following changes are being made:
   1. For all applicants, a fully executed lease or sublease (when permitted) is required. If the lease does not have the full street address and apartment number (if any), you will need to provide the move-in email giving the full street address and apartment number (if any) or provide a signed statement giving this information from your landlord.
   2. A second proof of residency is required in the applicant’s name, with the same address as the lease, and dated within the past 60 days. The following are acceptable:
      1. A renter’s insurance policy in the applicant’s name for the address on the lease and for the same term as the lease.
      2. A GRU or OEI electric bill
      3. A phone or internet bill
      4. A bank or credit card statement
      5. Official mail from UF or SFC—sent to your lease’s address
      6. An updated driver license with your lease’s address

Any person who submits an altered or otherwise false document to obtain a parking permit will have their application denied and will have their privilege revoked to reapply for a permit.

Ineligible Properties 

Residents of the following properties do not qualify for on-street neighborhood zone permits*:

*These developments were approved as a multi-modal place to live and residents are encouraged to use mass transit, ride shares, walking, biking, and carpooling options.  Please contact your property manager for other parking options for your complex.

What zone am I in?

Please use the interactive parking map below to identify which Permit Zone your residence is in. Enter your address in the “Find Address” bar. If your address is not in one of the Permit Zones, you are not eligible to apply for a neighborhood permit.

Interactive Parking Map

Click on the map above to open the interactive map in a new window.

Which permit should I apply for?

Property Owner Homestead: Available to owners of residential properties with a homestead exemption from the Alachua County Property Appraiser for the program year.

Property Owner Non-Homestead: Available to owners of residential properties that do not have a homestead exemption from the Alachua County Property Appraiser for the program year.

Renter / Fraternity & Sorority In-house Member: Available to non-owners (renters or fraternity or sorority members who live in-house) of residential properties within neighborhood zones.

Fraternity and Sorority Meal Plan Only: Available to members of UF fraternities and sororities with meal plans in neighborhood zones. Permits are zone specific and valid Monday-Friday, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Mealtime permits are not available to live in members. Live in members may purchase a regular zone permit.

Required Documents/Proof of Residency 

All proofs of residency must be in the applicant’s name, include the address listed on the lease and be current or dated within the last 60 days. Applications that fail to include this qualifying information will be rejected.

Any person who submits an altered or otherwise false document will be denied a permit and may have their privilege revoked to reapply for a permit.

Applicants for ALL permits must submit BOTH: 

• Driver’s License
• Current Vehicle Registration* 

Renters MUST also include:

• A fully executed lease or sublet agreement.   
  • If lease does not include the full street address (including apartment number when applicable) a move in email or signed statement from landlord stating full street address and apartment number is required.
    
    Vehicle Use Affidavit

*If the vehicle registration is not in the applicant’s name or in the name of an applicant’s parent with the same last name, a notarized vehicle use affidavit from the vehicle’s owner must be provided authorizing the use of the vehicle and stating the relationship of owner to applicant. Vehicle owner must be a family member (mother/stepmother, father/stepfather, son, daughter, sister, brother, grandparent, or grandchild). ). If the vehicle is corporately owned, please use Corporate Vehicle affidavit.

Vehicle Use Affidavit - Family Vehicle(PDF, 102KB)

Vehicle Use Affidavit - Corporate Vehicle(PDF, 136KB)  

Additional proof of residency documentation required by permit type:

Change of vehicle or license plate number for current permit  

If your vehicle and/or license plate number changes, you must send a change request to CityBC@gainesvillefl.gov and include:

• Permit Number
• New License Plate Number
• Copy of Updated Vehicle Registration
• Updated Vehicle Make & Model Info

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