Preferential Parking

The City of Montebello Parking Enforcement Division provides parking permits to residents who live in designated Preferential Parking Districts, where a permit is required to park within the public right-of-way.

Each qualifying parcel may receive up to four (4) permits total per calendar year, as follows:

  • Up to 2 Household Parking Permits (Assigned to specific vehicles)

  • Up to 2 Visitor Parking Permits 

Who Can Apply?

Single-Household Parcel (one dwelling unit):

  • The tenant applies directly. Please click here to view the required documents and where to apply.

Multi-dwelling parcel (two or more units):

  • The property owner must apply first and assign how the four permits will be distributed among the units (by name and/or unit).
  • Each tenant must then complete their own required paperwork to receive the assigned permit. Please click here to view the required documents and where to apply.

Fees:

Application / Annual Renewal:

The application/renewal fee is $30 per household, per calendar year.

  • Single-household parcel: $30 total
  • Multi-dwelling parcel: $30 per household listed by the property owner.
  • Same fee applies whether a parcel receives one (1) permit or all four (4).

Replacement Fee (Lost/Stolen permit):

  • Each parcel is limited to one (1) replacement permit per calendar year.
  • A replacement fee of $5 is required upon issuance.
  • Original permits become invalid once replaced.

Application Review Process:

Preferential Parking Permit applications may take up to two business days to review. Once the review is complete, City staff will contact the resident to communicate the application decision.

Permit Validity:

Preferential Parking Permits are valid for one year from the date of issuance.

Upon expiration, renewal is required to obtain a new valid permit(s).

For more information about required documents and where to apply, please click here.