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| How do I purchase residential, guest, oversized vehicle, or temporary solid waste containers parking permits? |
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Online at losalamitos.getapermit.netIf a resident, landlord, or business owner is unable to access the Internet, please call us at 562-431-3538 for additional options. |
IMPORTANT UPDATE
The City is transitioning to an online permitting system to streamline the permitting process, improve accessibility for residents and businesses, reduce paper-based inefficiencies, and enhance overall customer service through a more modern and user-friendly digital platform.
Starting July 1, residents who have oversized vehicles or ongoing projects that require temporary waste containers will need to apply for the appropriate permits through the online system.
Los Alamitos residents living in designated permit parking zones will have until September 1, 2025, to apply for parking permits through a new online system. After that date, parking regulations will be enforced. All previous permits will be invalid, and permits must now be renewed annually. Proof of residency and vehicle registration is required.
To see if your residence is located within a designated permit parking zone, please visit https://losalamitos.geoviewer.io/
How much do parking permits cost?
| PERMIT | VALID | COST | FORMAT |
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| Residential Parking Permit
(up to 3 per address)
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1 Year from (July - June) | Free up to 3 Hangtag | Hangtag |
| Additional Residential Permits
(up to 2)
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1 Year (July-June) | $25 each | Hangtag |
| Annual Visitor Permit
(up to 2 per address)
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1 Year from (July - June) | Free up to 2 Hangtag | Hangtag |
| Daily Visitor/Event Guest Permits |
1-day only permit not to exceed 15 permits in total for 1 day |
$1.00 | Printable PDF |
| Replacement Permit | Remainder of current cycle | $25 | Hangtag |
| Oversized Vehicle Permit
applies to all residents
e.g. RV/Boats/Trailers
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3-day permit
not to exceed 9 days total per month |
$10
(per 3-day permit)
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Printable PDF |
| Temporary Solid Waste Container applies to all residents/businesses 2-40 yard dumpsters
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14-day permit |
$10 |
Printout not required |
Get A Permit FAQ
| Who can apply for a residential parking permit? |
| Only those residential dwelling units on a street block, within the posted street signs, are eligible to receive residential parking permits. Please see the residential parking permit maps provided above. However, certain residential properties that do not have an address within a residential permit parking zone but have a physical part of the property lying within an adjacent residential permit parking zone may qualify for a special Exception Permit to park in the adjacent zone. Please contact the City of Los Alamitos at 562-431-3538 if you believe you may qualify for an Exception Permit. To see if your residence is located within a designated permit parking zone, please visit https://losalamitosbuild.geoviewer.io/. - Proof of residency will be required at account activation
-Valid vehicle registration for each permit requested must be provided. The vehicle registration(s) must match the applicant’s qualifying address. Each residential dwelling is eligible to receive a maximum of three residential permits. |
| What if I don't have access to a computer? |
| Residents can come to the City of Los Alamitos City Hall to apply for permits during regular business hours. Please bring all required documents. Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM 3191 Katella Ave, Los Alamitos, CA 90720 |
| What if I do not have access to a printer? |
| Please call the City of Los Alamitos front desk at 562-431-3538 and request to pick up a printed copy of your approved permits. Office hours: Monday-Thursday
7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
3191 Katella Ave, Los Alamitos, CA 90720 |
| Where should my permit be placed? |
| Resident and Annual Visitor permits must be displayed facing outward on the rearview mirror of the vehicle (see images below). Daily Visitor, Event Guest, Oversized Vehicle permits, must be located within a five-inch square in the lower-left corner of the windshield nearest the driver. Permits must be displayed properly to avoid citation. |
| Landlords & Building Managers |
| Only those landlords or building managers, who own/work for a residential dwelling(s) on a street block, within the posted street signs, are eligible to receive ONE visitor permit for noncommercial vehicle use. Landlord/building managers may not purchase permits on behalf of their tenants. You cannot obtain permits as a landlord/building manager and as a resident for the same building or parcel. Landlords must provide proof of ownership: a grant deed, recent mortgage statement, or recent property tax bill. Building managers must provide proof of employment in addition to proof of ownership from the owner. |
| Why do I have to show proof of vehicle registration now? |
| The City requires proof of vehicle registration to ensure that residential parking permits are only used by residents to park eligible vehicles in the permit parking zone. Proof of vehicle registration helps to ensure that the City provides permits only to those residents who are eligible to receive them. |
| My vehicle registration doesn’t have my address. How can I obtain permits? |
| The City requires the vehicle’s registered address match the qualifying address for the permit parking zone. This can be done online at www.dmv.ca.gov. The City will accept the DMV online change of address confirmation as evidence of new vehicle registration. *** See “What do I do if my vehicle is a company vehicle and is not registered in my name or address?” for qualified exemptions. |
| What do I do if I have a regular visitor? |
| Any resident living at a qualified address within a preferential parking permit street can receive up to 2 Annual Visitor parking permits. This hang tag permit is transferable and is valid for a one-year permit cycle. No more than two Annual Visitor permits per address shall be issued at any one time. |
| What should I do when there are additional visitors? |
| If you are expecting more than two additional visitors at your home, you may purchase Daily Visitor/Event Guest permits for $1.00 each (15 permits max per day). You must purchase Daily Visitor/Event Guest permits online starting July 1, 2025. |
| What is considered a Temporary Solid Waste Container? |
| Temporary solid waste containers are for projects sizes ranging from 2-40 yards. This does NOT apply to Residential waste bins. For more information please visit: City of Los Alamitos Construction and Demolition Waste Services |
| What is considered an Oversized Vehicle? |
Boats, Trailers, Recreational Vehicles: - It contains less than 320 square feet of internal living room area, excluding built-in equipment, including wardrobe, closets, cabinets, kitchen units or fixtures, and bath or toilet rooms;
- It contains 400 square feet or less of gross area measured at maximum horizontal projections;
- It is built on a single chassis; and
- It is self-propelled, truck-mounted, or permanently towable on the highways without a towing permit
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| I recently purchased an RV and have not yet obtained a space in a storage facility. May I park it on the street temporarily? |
| Yes. You may purchase up to 3 (QTY) total 3-day Oversized Vehicle Parking permits per month. ***not to exceed 9 consecutive days. |
| Out-of-town visitors are coming and would like to park their recreational vehicle (RV) on the street. Is this permissible? |
| There is no overnight sleeping allowed in an RV parked on the street. You can purchase a temporary Oversized Vehicle Parking Permit for recreational vehicles owned by visitors or house guests temporarily visiting in the City. |
| What do I do if my vehicle is registered as a Commercial vehicle? |
| You must attest that the vehicle is for personal use only and that no business name or business logo is displayed anywhere on the vehicle. (for company issued vehicles please see the following question) • L.A.M.C. 10.24.050 Commercial vehicle, truck exceeding certain width—Parking for longer than two hours.
- No person shall park any commercial vehicle, truck, trailer, or truck-trailer combination which exceeds a width of 80 inches on any public street or thoroughfare in the City for a period of two hours or longer, except:
- While loading or unloading property when more than two hours is necessary to complete such work;
- When such vehicle is parked in connection with, and in aid of, the performance of a service to or on property in the block in which such vehicle is parked and more than two hours is reasonably necessary to complete such service;
- When the city council finds, by resolution, that it is in the legitimate interests of the city to permit the parking of a commercial vehicle, truck, trailer or truck-trailer combination which exceeds a width of 80 inches on a particular public street or thoroughfare, and that such parking will not create significant traffic or circulation impacts. (Ord. 409 § 2, 1981; Ord. 676 § 1, 2003)
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| What do I do if my vehicle is a company vehicle and is not registered in my name or address? |
| You will need to upload a letter from your work, on company letterhead, stating that you are authorized to use the vehicle for personal use. The statement should list the address of the residence and the license plate of the vehicle. You can upload this in the “Registration” section of the application. |
| How long are permits valid? |
| All permits, except Oversized Vehicle and Temporary Solid Waste Container permits, are valid from July 1st through June 30th of the following year, regardless of when the permit was purchased. |
| When is the next citywide residential permit renewal? |
| The next citywide permit renewal for 2026-2027 will begin on May 1, 2026. Residents have until July 1, 2026, to renew their permits. After that time, parking enforcement takes effect for the 2026-2027 permit cycle. |
| I sold/traded/donated/totaled my permitted vehicle. Do I need to purchase another permit, or can I receive a replacement permit for my new vehicle? |
| If you sell/trade/donate/total your permitted vehicle and acquire a new one, you may obtain a replacement permit for $25, provided you submit a copy of the following documents: - Vehicle registration for your new vehicle
- Paperwork showing proof the previous permitted vehicle is no longer associated with your address (bill of sale, DMV release of liability, end of lease, donation letter, transfer, accident report, auto body repair receipt, etc.,). Paperwork must display the previous vehicle’s license plate or VIN. In the event that you are not able to provide any documentation showing proof the vehicle is no longer a part of your fleet, you will need to purchase a new residential parking permit and the permit will count towards the 3-permit per residential dwelling, per permit cycle maximum.
You must surrender your old permit by either mailing or dropping it off at either: • City of Los Alamitos Development Services Department
3191 Katella Ave, Los Alamitos, CA 90720
• Los Alamitos Police Department
3201 Katella Ave, Los Alamitos, CA 90720
** Please include the following information: Name, Address, and reason for surrendering residential parking permit. (e.g. Jane Doe, 123 Pine St., Los Alamitos CA 90720. Reason: sold vehicle; accident totaled vehicle; purchased new vehicle)
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| Where can I park with my residential permit? |
| Permits are valid on permitted streets as indicated on the maps provided above. |
| Why can’t my residential permit be used anywhere in the City? |
| Permit parking is meant to address local neighborhood issues caused by non-resident vehicles. It is not intended to reserve parking exclusively for a resident throughout the City. Permit streets are established by the residents through a resident sponsored petition.
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| Can I park vehicles on the front lawn area of my home? |
| No. The City's Municipal Code prohibits parking vehicles on lawns, landscaped areas, and other unpaved surfaces (Los Alamitos Municipal Code 8.32.020). As a transient violation, you will be subject to the issuance of an administrative citation with a fine of $100, $200 and $500 for the first, second, and continuing violation thereafter (Los Alamitos Municipal Code 1.24.040.C). |
| If I have a Disabled Person (DP) license plate or parking placard, do I need to purchase a permit? |
| Disabled persons displaying special license plates or distinguishing placards are exempt from any preferential parking program. However, even with a disabled license plate or placard, no vehicle may park longer than 72 consecutive hours, as prohibited in L.A.M.C. 10.25.010. |
| My neighbor constantly parks his car in front of my house. Is this a violation? |
| No. City streets are public streets and persons are allowed to park in an area designated for parking according to the limits posted on street signs. However, vehicles must be moved every 72 hours. If you would like to report a vehicle that has not moved in 72 hours, please contact the Los Alamitos Police Dispatch non-emergency number at 562-594-7232. |
| Who do I contact if I want to report a parking violation? |
| If you would like to report a parking violation, please contact the Los Alamitos Police Dispatch non-emergency number at 562-594-7232. |
| Who do I contact if I have questions regarding parking enforcement? |
| For questions regarding parking enforcement and citations, please contact the City of Los Alamitos Police Department at 562-431-2255 ext. 402. |
| How do I establish or remove permit parking on residential streets? |
| Please review the City Administrative Regulation for more information: - 8.01 - Residential Permit Parking (PDF) any resident may print a Residential Parking Permit Petition located on the last page of the Residential Permit Parking (PDF). The resident then acts as the petition sponsor to gather signatures from neighbors who therein mutually agree to limit the time frame of the available parking on their street and to display a parking permit to exceed that time limit.
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