Environmental Services
How To Obtain Zone Parking Permits and Passes
Residential parking permits and passes may only be obtained by residents or owners of properties that are located in residential permit zones. To determine if your household is eligible for permit parking:
- Look at the zone map (3.4 MB, PDF);
- Check your address on the verification form;
- Email the permit parking office or call at 703-228-3344.
Application Process
A written application must be completed in order to obtain a FlexPass, FlexPass Renewal Sticker, Vehicle-Specific Permit or book of Short-Term Visitor Passes. Applications may also be completed online. To pay online for permits and passes, only VISA and Master Card credit cards can be used. Landlord Permit application is not available online. Paper applications may be obtained:
• In person at the Treasurer's Office at 2100 Clarendon Blvd., Suite 215
• By calling 703-228-3344
• By emailing the County at to have one mailed or Emailed to you
You may complete the paper application and:
• Mail with payment (check, money order or debit/credit card) to P.O. Box 1754, Merrifield, VA 22116;
• Bring it in and pay by cash, check, money order or credit/debit card at 2100 Clarendon Blvd., Suite 215; or
• If there are no fees involved, applications may be faxed at 703-228-3719
Application process may take up to 4 weeks. Residents who applied for permits and passes can obtain a temporary permit. Email the Parking Office or call 703-228-3344 to request a temporary permit to be mailed to you.
Maximum Permits Per Household
Each household in the permit parking program is generally eligible for up to three Vehicle-Specific Permits. A household is defined as a residential unit as listed in the County's Real Estate Assessment office. DES will only issue vehicle-specific permits to vehicles that are registered with the Commissioner of Revenue's Office. Call 703-228-3135 or e-mail COR for information.
Fees
FlexPass placard (1): Free
FlexPass Renewal Sticker, if you already have a placard (1): Free
Short-term Visitor Passes (5): 1st book is free; $5 each for extra books
The cost of current Vehicle-Specific Permits (VSP) is pro-rated after December 31st. See pricing chart below:
| Current VSP purchased from July 1 - December 31 | Current VSP purchased from January 1 - April 15 | Current VSP purchased from April 16 - June 30 | |
| VSP #1 | $20 | $10 | Free |
| VSP #2 | $20 | $10 | Free |
| VSP #3 | $50 | $25 | Free |
| VSP Replacement fee | $20 | $10 |
Zone Parking Permits/Pass Replacement Policy
Residents may receive replacement permits at no charge under 2 situations:
- The permit or vehicle is stolen (police report must be submitted)
- The vehicle is totaled and permit cannot be recovered (documentation/proof must be submitted)
Lost FlexPass is not replaceable.
For more information, go to Vehicle-Specific Permit Replacement Policy (24.5 KB PDF)
Affidavits
Listed below are the required affidavits to be used for permit parking:
Affidavit A (42 KB PDF) - for stolen permits and passes. This is also to be used by new tenants who did not receive parking materials from previous residents occupying the zoned address.
Affidavit B (51 KB PDF) - for sold/donated or damaged vehicle/permit.
Resident must always complete an affidavit and provide documentation such as police report, lease, proof of home purchase, auto-body report or insurance company documentation.
