Traffic and Parking
Street parking on Beacon Hill is free to residents who have resident parking stickers. Many of the parking spaces on Beacon Hill are regulated as “Resident Parking Only”, and a smaller number of spaces are posted as “Visitor Parking” for guests of neighborhoods’ residents.
Parking Meter Spaces are available on Beacon, Charles and Cambridge streets between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Vehicles may park for up to two hours without incurring a violation. Between 8:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m., metered spaces revert to free parking unless a sign indicates otherwise.
Unfortunately, at some point a resident, or a resident’s guest or contractor, is likely to receive a parking ticket. For information on fines and how to deal with them, visit www.cityofboston.gov/parking/fines.asp
- Resident Parking Stickers: a properly displayed resident parking permit is required to park in a “Resident Parking Only” space. Residents, including students, can get a parking permit for the first time by appearing in person between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at the office of the Parking Clerk, Room 224, Boston City Hall. Parking permits are issued at no charge, and are valid for two years; thereafter they may be renewed online. To obtain a permit you must present:
- A valid Massachusetts auto registration indicating that your car is registered and principally garaged in your name at your current Beacon Hill address.
- A proof of residency, such as a current utility bill, credit card statement, lease agreement, or monthly bank statement bearing your name and Beacon Hill address. The proof of residency must be postmarked or signed within the past 30 days.
- All outstanding tickets must be paid.
- For more information, including for rental cars and handicap parking, or to renew online, visit www.cityofboston.gov/residents/carsandtransportation.asp
Parking Meter Spaces are available on Beacon, Charles and Cambridge streets between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Vehicles may park for up to two hours without incurring a violation. Between 8:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m., metered spaces revert to free parking unless a sign indicates otherwise.
Unfortunately, at some point a resident, or a resident’s guest or contractor, is likely to receive a parking ticket. For information on fines and how to deal with them, visit www.cityofboston.gov/parking/fines.asp