24-hour temporary permits are available to residents who currently have a valid Vehicle or Visitor Residential permit. Up to 10 permits per month may be used per household. This is an optional program.

• Online: Print temporary permits from this online portal at any time.
  • ​Registration requires your permanent visitor pass permit number. Each temporary pass will require you to enter into the online system your guest's vehicle info: plate (last 5 of VIN for cars with no plate), state, make, model, and color. Click here for first-time user instructions.​​
• By Mail or in person:  Temporary permits will continue to be available in the Revenue Division or by mail. Forms are available online or in the Revenue office (New City Hall 915 I Street).

Large Gatherings
For larger gatherings, please call 916-264-5011 or send an email within 5 days prior to the event to request a Parking Enforcement Accommodation. Residents are responsible for notifying their neighbors that an accommodation was requested for their gathering. Re-occurring weekly gatherings are not eligible for this accommodation.

This information is based on and partially excerpted from the City of Sacramento's informational PDF.

Q: Why are parking enforcement hours being extended to all residential neighborhoods in the Central City?
A: The expanded residential parking restrictions throughout the grid are designed to protect resident parking especially during times of increased activity in the downtown core. The intent is to better manage the supply of on-street spaces, and allow those visiting downtown that need longer-term parking to park in garages and lots. To allow time for motorists to become acclimated to the new hours, enforcement of the new policy for both metered and non-metered streets in residential areas will begin on November 1, 2016. 

Q: How are residents able to have guests over to their home for an extended amount of time?
A:  See the Temporary Permits section above. 

Q: Are the increases in enforcement hours and changes in policy designed to raise revenue for the arena?
A: No. The goal of the changes to the residential permit program is to protect residential parking from encroachment by business patrons, not raising revenue to finance the arena.