**ATTENTION: Residential parking permit renewal letters have been mailed for the 2023-24 permit year. Please note that there is NO FEE for this permit and disregard the fee mentioned in this letter.

La Crosse Residential Parking Permit Qualifications:

1. You have no outstanding parking tickets; and
2. You have a parking time zone established for the side of the street on which you live; and
3. You have a valid driver license; and
4. You are a homeowner or direct relative of the homeowner for the address you are applying for; or
5. You are a tenant/lessee, in which case you will need to provide a copy of your current lease to prove residency. A maximum of 2 permits will be issued for rental properties.
6. Mobile App Zones may not be eligible.
7. Multi-Family housing may not be eligible.

Residential Parking Permit Application

If you meet the above qualifications, you can submit application materials two ways:

1. Online via our Parking Utility Permit website.
   • Click on "Permits" on the top left, and then "Residential Parking Permit".
   • If you are a renewing customer, enter your customer number and password - if you've forgotten this information, contact the Parking Utility at parking@cityoflacrosse.org or (608) 789-7295.
   • If you are a new customer, create a new account.
   • Once you are signed-in, select the application icon to bring up the Application form. Fill this out and save to your computer.
   • Then upload this saved form where indicated.
   • Select verification icon to upload a copy of your valid driver license, a utility bill, or rental agreement which shows an address that matches your application.
   • You will receive an email from the Parking Utility once your application is approved and placard mailed.

    

2.  In-person, through the mail, or email
   • Download the Residential Parking Permit Application
   • Supply a Proof of Residency - a copy of valid driver license, utility bill, or rental agreement which shows an address that matches your application.
     • Submit these two items one of the following ways:
       • Drop off at the La Crosse Police Department, 1st Floor City Hall, 400 La Crosse Street, La Crosse, Monday through Thursday from 8:00AM - 4:00PM.
       • Mail to the above address with attention to "Parking Utility".
       • Email information to parking@cityoflacrosse.org.
   • Permits will be mailed to the address listed on the application

Upon receipt, ensure you follow the Parking Permit Guidelines listed below. For questions, email the Parking Utility or call (608) 789-7295.

RESIDENTIAL PERMIT TYPES:

• Permits available for homeowners and their direct family that reside at the same address.
• Permits available for tenants/lessees. Maximum of 2 permits issued per rental property address.

RESIDENTIAL PERMIT GUIDELINES:

• Residential Parking Permits are valid June 1st through May 31st annually, regardless of permit start date.
• A Residential Parking Permit is valid only when visibly and properly displayed.
• Permits are not transferable to another person or vehicle.
• The permit is valid only on the block for which it is issued.
• The permit shall not guarantee or reserve to the holder a parking space; rather, once a parking spot has been found, the holder of a permit may remain at that spot beyond the two-hour limit.
• The permit applies only to the period of time when the parking limitation is in effect. Typically the hours are 8AM to 6PM.
• A permit does not authorize the holder to park a motor vehicle or let it stand in such places or during such times as the stopping, standing, or parking of motor vehicles is prohibited or set aside for specified types of vehicles, nor does it exempt the holder from observing any traffic regulation other than the specified hourly limit.
  • Examples of traffic regulations and other parking regulation:

    • Municipal Code Sec 44-111. Emergency alternate side parking. Whenever emergency alternate side parking is declared, alternate side parking regulations shall immediately be in effect on all streets in the City of La Crosse. Such regulations shall apply as follows:

      (1) On odd-numbered days, vehicles shall only be parked, stopped or left standing on that side of the street having odd-numbered addresses.

      (2) On even-numbered days, vehicles shall only be parked, stopped or left standing on that side of the street having even-numbered addresses.

      (3) The provisions of this section shall not supersede more restrictive parking regulations such as no parking zones, etc. in effect in the City including without limitation.

      (4) It shall be considered prima facia evidence that upon six hours after public notification  of the start of alternate side parking, all sections of this ordinance are fully enforceable.  Ignorance is not considered a valid defense for a violation. 

      (5) Exemptions. Vehicles are exempt from alternate side parking under snow emergencies declarations where parking is normally permitted only on one side of the street and in the downtown business district.

      (6) The provisions of this section shall only be in effect from 12:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.

    • A motor vehicle may not be stored on a City street for more than 48 hours.