Santa Monica May Raise Parking Permit Fees

The city of Santa Monica could raise residential parking permit fees starting July 1. According to an article in the Westside Current, “The proposed changes would adjust rates for both residential and visitor permits, which are issued to tenants and property owners who live at eligible addresses in the city. While residential permits are tied to a specific vehicle, visitor permits offer more flexibility and can be used by guests or in a resident’s own vehicle, with a maximum of two per household.”

The proposal raises the fees from $23 to $40 for the first permit and from $35 to $70 for visitor permits. “City officials say the rate hike is part of an effort to better manage residential curb space, align permit fees with administrative costs, and support the city’s ongoing sustainability goals.”