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Parking Permits

Our staff’s main objective is to provide quality service to residents and make the process of applying for a parking decal or visitor permit as stress-free as possible. Knowing the rules and regulations for each permit type will make the permit process easier.

Permit Holder Regulations

All WNYPU permits are vehicle specific and cannot be transferred, sublet, or sold. All vehicles utilizing a hanging permit must be registered with WNYPU at time of permit purchase. Displaying a hanging tag permit on a vehicle that is not registered with WNYPU may result in a summons and a counterfeiting citation for that vehicle.

Residential Parking Permits

West New York’s Resident Permit Parking Program is an initiative designed to give residents a better chance of finding an on-street parking space near their home. The program started because residents were concerned about the increasing number of non-resident vehicles parked on West New York streets. Commuters and non-residents were turning our neighborhoods into parking lots, and residents could not park on their own block. Many of the parking spaces on West New York’s residential streets are regulated as “Resident Parking Only,” and we ask for simple verification of West New York residency to ensure our residents have the best access to spots in their neighborhoods and to combat non-residents from taking residential spots.

Residential – Commercial Parking Permits

Required for Commercial Vehicles that park in Residential Parking Permit Zones in order to alleviate the hardship experienced by residents in obtaining an on-street parking space, to preserve the residential quality of neighborhoods and to provide for improvements in air quality, vehicular traffic, and noise pollution.

 Commercial Vehicles 

 Any vehicle (having four wheels only), of less than 20 feet in length, which bears noncommercial plates. 

 Any vehicle (having four wheels only), of less than 20 feet in length which bears commercial plates and bears a resident commercial vehicle sticker. 

The burden of proof shall be on the owner of the commercial vehicle to prove that while the vehicle has commercial plates, it is also used for personal use. 

Further, the one commercial vehicle must have a vehicle registration listing an address in the Town of West New York. 

This limited exception shall not apply to commuter vans, which in any case shall not be permitted to park on public streets. 

Vehicles owned and operated by the Town of West New York, the Board of Education or any other municipal, county, state or federal agency or any parochial, elementary or secondary school based in the Town of West New York. 

The West New York Parking Services Utility shall charge an application fee for the resident sticker program of $100.00, which shall be renewed every six (6) months by the applicant for an additional renewal fee of $50.00. 

Residential Parking Decals

Resident Permit – Parking permits issued to residents for use on their own vehicle in the form of resident parking permits (decal). Resident parking permits may be purchased at a fee established to limit the amount of parking permits per household. The first vehicle in the household will be $15.00 for a one-year period; the second vehicle $25.00; the third vehicle $50.00; and the fourth vehicle and above will be $100.00 for each permit. Temporary resident permits can also be provided at no cost as provided for herein. Holders of valid residential permits need not pay for overnight parking at any non-reserve municipal parking lot.

Resident Parking for “Passenger Commercial” vehicles – Parking permits issued to residents for use on passenger commercial vehicles in the form of resident parking permit (decal). Such permits may be purchased at a fee of $50.00 for a one-year period. Commercial Vehicles are subject to strict on street parking control. Temporary resident permits may also be provided at no cost as provided for herein. Holders of valid permits need not pay for overnight parking at any non-reserve municipal parking lot.

To receive a decal, the Applicant must register IN PERSON.

ID Requirements

The following ID requirements are necessary to obtain a Residential Decal: You may apply in person at 224 60th Street, office hours Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 8am to 5pm, Thursday 8am to 8pm and Saturday 9am to 1pm.

  • Valid NJ driver’s license showing the West New York address.
  • Valid NJ registration showing the West New York address.
  • One of the following proofs of residency bearing your name and West New York address is needed:
    • Vehicle’s Insurance Card
    • Gas, Electric or Telephone Bill
    • Cable Television Bill
    • Monthly Bank Statement (excluding mortgage)
    • Credit Card Bill
    • Water and Sewer Bill
    • Signed Apartment Lease (by both tenant and landlord)
    • Notarized / Signed Rental Agreement

Bills must have the same name as the vehicle registration and postmarked or dated within the past 30 days. REMINDER: The Applicant MUST register in person. Permits will not be issued to anyone other than the requesting Applicant.

Please affix your decal on the lower passenger side of the windshield. If the decal is not properly displayed, you will be issued a summons. Please remove any expired permits from vehicle before affixing a new permit.

This decal permits you to park on the streets of the Town of West New York during “Resident Parking Hours ONLY” You must still obey all laws and regulations:

  • Does NOT excuse you from paying then Parking Meters
  • Does NOT excuse you from moving your vehicle for the sweeper
  • Does NOT allow you to park in prohibited areas

In the event that you change your vehicle or license plate, please notify us as we must update our records or you may receive a summons.

Important Considerations:

  • ALL outstanding parking tickets must be paid before applying for or renewing a resident parking permit.
  • Permits are issued to passenger vehicles only and are license plate specific.
  • Any person who obtains a parking permit decal under false pretenses, or, who transfers such permit to another for use thereof shall be guilty of violating West New York ordinance 277-33 Counterfeiting, with a penalty of revocation of parking permit privileges, fine of up to three hundred dollars ($300) and/or imprisonment for up to five days for each such violation.
  • Permits must be permanently affixed to the inside of the lower right corner (Passenger’s side) of the front window of each registered vehicle.
  • Residents who display this permit may park in “Resident Permit Parking Only” zones without limitation except during posted street cleaning periods or temporary/emergency restrictions.

Temporary Parking Permit

In order to deliver excellent service to our residents, we provide a two (2) week Temporary Permit free of charge so new residents have sufficient time to change the address on their driver’s license and vehicle registration. Residential permit holders awaiting registration papers for a newly purchased vehicle, or for vehicles in short term use, such as when a permitted vehicle is in for repairs and resident needs to use a rental, can also take advantage of the temporary residential permit.

This permit is valid in “Resident Permit Parking Only” without limitation except during posted street cleaning periods or temporary/emergency restrictions.

ID Requirements

The following ID requirements are necessary to obtain a Temporary Permit: You may apply in person at 224 60th Street, office hours Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 8am to 5pm, Thursday 8am to 8pm and Saturday 9am to 1pm.

  • Valid driver’s license
  • Valid vehicle’s registration.
  • One of the following proofs of residency bearing your name and West New York address is needed:
    • Signed Apartment Lease (by both tenant and landlord)
    • Notarized / Signed Rental Agreement
    • Letter from auto repair center stating how long the vehicles will be on repairs. (if repairs takes more than 2 weeks, extended permit will be issued)

Visitor Parking

Visitor Permits

A monthly visitor parking permit may be purchased by any resident at a cost of $50.00 per month and will be valid for a period of one (1) month from the date it is first issued limited to at most two (2) per household at any given time.  No more than four (4) monthly permits may be issued to any vehicle per calendar year. A weekly visitor parking permit may be purchased at a cost of $15.00 per week and will be valid for a period of seven (7) days from the date and time it is first issued. Visitor parking permits are available for purchase by residents for use only by their guests. Proof of residency may be required for such permits. A daily visitor parking permit may be purchased at a cost of $4.00 per day and will be valid for a period of 24 hours from the date and time it is first issued.  Visitor parking permits shall be displayed in the manner and form provided in Section 7 of this Article and provided upon issuance of the visitor parking permit. Information shall also be available online for review.All visitor permits are valid for use in one vehicle only, and the vehicles license plate is clearly marked to avoid multiple uses. Vehicles displaying this permit may park near the residence for which the permit is issued, except during posted street cleaning periods or temporary/emergency restrictions.

Note: Permits must be visible at all times while parked in residential areas. Hangtag permits must be hung from the interior rear view mirror with the dates facing outward. Daily passes must be displayed on the dashboard of the car.  Please display permits so that it is clearly visible to parking enforcement personnel.

ID Requirements

Both the visitor and the resident should come to apply in person at 224 60th Street, office hours Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 8am to 5pm, Thursday 8am to 8pm and Saturday 9am to 1pm. If the visitor cannot come, then the resident must still provide the following documentation:

  • Valid NJ State driver’s license or ID (Resident)
  • Valid driver’s license (Visitor)
  • Valid NJ vehicle registration from visiting vehicle.
  • One of the following proofs from resident bearing your name and West New York address:
    • Gas, Electric or Telephone Bill
    • Cable Television Bill
    • Monthly Bank Statement (excluding mortgage)
    • Credit Card Bill
    • Water and Sewer Bill
    • Signed Apartment Lease (by both tenant and landlord)
    • Notarized / Signed Rental Agreement

Bills must have the same name as the vehicle registration and postmarked or dated within the past 30 days.

Out-of-State Plate Permit

Parking permits are issued to individuals upon presentation of proof of residency to use on their out-of-state registered vehicles. Out-of-state permits can be purchased at a cost of $50.00 for a period of three (3) months.

ID Requirements

The following ID requirements are necessary to obtain an Out of State Hangtag: You may apply in person at 224 60th Street, office hours Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 8am to 5pm, Thursday 8am to 8pm and Saturday 9am to 1pm.

  • Valid driver’s license.
  • Valid vehicle’s registration
  • One of the following proofs of residency bearing your name and West New York address is needed:
    • Gas, Electric or Telephone Bill
    • Cable Television Bill
    • Monthly Bank Statement (excluding mortgage)
    • Credit Card Bill
    • Water and Sewer Bill
    • Signed Apartment Lease (by both tenant and landlord)
    • Notarized / Signed Rental Agreement

Business/Employee/Professional Parking Permit

WNYPU offers multiple options to make it easier and more affordable to do business in West New York. Parking permits issued to West New York business owners, employees of West New York business, and all other professionals for use on their vehicles in the form of a professional/employee parking permit. Professional/employee permits may be purchased at a fee of $30.00 for a six-month period or $60.00 per year. Professional/employee parking permits may only be used for a period of ten (10) hours maximum in a 24-hour period between the hours of 5:00am to 12:00 midnight.

Board of Education Permits – Parking permits issued to employees of the West New York Board of Education. Board of Education Permits may be purchased for $40 for one year and it can only be used between 7:00am and 7:00pm, Monday through Saturday. ($25 from September 2020 – August 2021)

Caretaker Permit – Parking permit issued to a caretaker of a resident and cost $15.00 p/year. (Documentation from resident’s physician is required indicating the need of a caretaker). Up to one (1) Caretaker parking permit may be issued per resident, for the use of a caretaker of a resident where such resident does not own a vehicle and is otherwise suffering from a serious debilitating injury or illness or the effects of a debilitating illness, such as cancer, Alzheimer’s, dementia, stroke, or multiple sclerosis. A caretaker is a non-resident who is involved in the care of a resident or a nurse or home health aide, who is providing caretaker or health aide services at the residents’ residence for at least eight (8) hours per week, due to the resident’s injury or serious debilitating illness. Documentation from resident’s physician is required indicating the need of a caretaker. A twelve-month caretaker permit may be purchased at a cost of $15.00 per year and will be valid for a period of one (1) year from the date and time it is first issued.

ID Requirements

The following ID requirements are necessary to obtain a Professional permit: You may apply in person at 224 60th Street, office hours Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 8am to 5pm, Thursday 8am to 8pm and Saturday 9am to 1pm.

  • Valid driver’s license.
  • Valid vehicle’s registration
  • Vehicle’s insurance card
  • Professional Printed letter with employer letter head signed by employer, manager or owner. The letter must state status of employee, the working hours and reason for soliciting the permit.

Municipal Parking Lot Permits

Municipal Lot Monthly Permit for Non-Commercial vehicles ($75/month or $200/Quarter): The West New York Parking Utility provides a discounted rate for 24/7 parking in our municipal lots for non-commercial vehicles where applicable.

Municipal Lot Monthly Permit for Commercial vehicles ($150/2months): The West New York Parking Utility provides a discounted rate for 24/7 parking in our municipal lots for commercial vehicles where applicable.

Note: If vehicle exceeds a certain size and weight, it will be considered a commercial vehicle. Trucks over 4,000 lbs., commuter vans and omnibuses are not allowed to park in the municipal parking lots.

The Municipal Lot permits will only apply to the following Lots:

51st Street Parking Lot

(Non-Commercial and Commercial vehicles)

Next to 516 51st Street Between Bergenline & JFK Boulevard West

58th Street East Side Parking Lot

(Non-Commercial vehicles only)

Across from 438 56th Street Between Bergenline & Palisade Avenue

59th Street Parking Lot

(Non-Commercial and Commercial vehicles)

Between 57th & 59th on Madison Street

61 Street Outside Parking Lot

(Non-Commercial vehicles only)

Van Buren Between 61st Street & 62nd Street

ID Requirements

The following ID requirements are necessary to obtain a Municipal Lot Permit: You may apply in person at 224 60th Street, office hours Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 8am to 5pm, Thursday 8am to 8pm and Saturday 9am to 1pm.

  • Valid driver’s license.
  • Valid vehicle’s registration
  • Vehicle’s insurance card

Municipal Overnight Parking for Non-Permit Holders

The West New York Parking Utility offers overnight parking passes for non-permit holders that desire to park in our Municipal parking lots at a rate of $5.00 per night. Passes can be purchased at the machines located at all municipal parking lots starting at 9:01pm and it will cover parking until 9:00am.

Note: Starting February, 2018. All municipal parking lots are Resident, Visitor or Municipal Permit holders only Monday to Sunday from 9:01pm to 9:00am. All active Permits and Passes must be displayed properly. Failure to adhere to this policy can result in ticketing.

Payment Policy

We only accept the following types of payments:

Money Order; Credit Cards from Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover; Debit Cards from Visa or Master Card. NO CASH OR CHECKS.

Insufficient funds purchases will be charged an additional $28.00 fee and failure to satisfy within 15 working days will result in permit revocation and criminal charges.

Please refer to the Policies listed on the right hand side regarding permits, passes and decals. All polices are strictly enforced so please read these carefully as you may be liable for enforceable penalties if policies are not followed.

 
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