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1. How do I apply for the Resident Parking Program?

Information on the Resident Parking Program as well as the application are available here.  

2. How will I know when my application is approved?

You will receive an email from our Parking Services Team when your application is approved.  You may also hear from us if we need any additional information for our review.

3. Is there a transaction fee when parking?

Yes.

The current PaybyPhone transaction fee is $.27 per transaction.

4. Who can purchase a Resident Monthly Parking Permit?

Residents who meet the following qualifications are encouraged to apply online for our Resident Parking permit:

1. A person who owns and occupies a residential property located within the City.
2. A person who rents residential property under an annual lease and resides at that property in the City:
3. A person who rents residential property with less than an annual lease who provides documentation that he or she resides in the City at the same address at the time of applying for a resident parking permit; or
4. A person who owns or rents property in the City seasonally.

The Resident Parking Program qualifies residents residing in a neighborhood parking zone to purchase a Resident Monthly Parking Permit for the neighborhood in which they reside.  

Visitors are not eligible to purchase a Resident Monthly Parking Permit.

5. When are the parking rates in effect and enforced?

Parking rates are in effect and enforced 24/7 including weekends and holidays. 

6. What about Senior, Disabled, Veteran parking?

On-street parking:

Vehicles displaying a disabled parking permit or license plate are allowed to park for free up to four (4) hours in any on-street parking space. 

 After the four-hour time limit expires, the driver must pay the prevailing parking rate or move the vehicle from the parking space.

 The four-hour free parking session is permitted only once per 24-hour period. 

 Vehicles displaying a disabled parking permit or license plate are allowed to park in any designated, marked handicap space with no time limitation.

The Hallandale Beach City Commission recognizes the sacrifices U.S. veterans have made to protect the freedom of the United States and wishes to show their appreciation to those veterans of the United States who have been recognized for specified distinguished and meritorious service. Veterans whose cars properly display a Florida National Guard, U.S. Reserve, Ex-Prisoner of War, Pearl Harbor Survivor or Purple Heart license plate or other verifiable license plates from the State of Florida validly obtained from the State of Florida, shall be exempt from having to pay parking fees.

Such an exemption shall only be applicable to hourly parking fees and shall not be applicable to the city's permitted parking program within residential neighborhoods.

The City offers qualified resident Seniors (65+), Disabled Persons and Veterans a discount of 25% off the Resident Monthly Parking Permit.

7. How do I apply for and purchase a Resident Monthly Parking Permit?

Residents will need a PayByPhone account and apply on-line via the City’s website. A current driver's license, current vehicle registration(s), and proof of residency (current utility bill, lease agreement, etc.) are required documents to apply. Residents may register up to three vehicles per address. No in-person or mail-in applications are accepted.

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

8. Does the Resident Monthly Parking Permit allow 24 hour parking?

Yes. The Resident Monthly Parking Permit covers parking within the designated zone 24 hours a day/ 7 days a week unless otherwise posted.

For example:

Golden Isles and Three Islands have signs posted that read: NO PARKING for street sweeping on Wednesdays 8am - 11am.   During this time, parking is prohibited for all vehicles, including those with a monthly parking permit.

Parking at Joseph Scavo Park on Three Islands is for park users only from Dawn to Dusk.  Monthly Parking Permits are valid Dusk to Dawn only in this area.

9. How many Resident Monthly Parking Permits can be purchased?

Qualified Residents may purchase up to three (3) Monthly Permits for the Zone in which they reside in. Visit Resident Parking Program for more information.

10. Do residents with a Resident Monthly Parking Permit still need to pay hourly parking fees?

Yes. 

The Resident Monthly Parking Permit covers parking 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in the qualified Zone. Parking in all other areas will require payment of the hourly Parking Rate.  

11. Can a resident buy a Resident Monthly Parking Permit for visitors and guests?

No.

Only residents that reside in the residential parking zones can purchase a parking pass for their registered vehicles. Any other vehicles must pay the hourly rate. There is no free/ temporary guest parking available through this program. 

12. Is the Monthly Permit effective for a calendar month or from the time I purchase?

Monthly permits are sold per calendar month.  No pro-rated months or refunds are available. 

Visit Resident Parking Program for more information.

13. Can we pay for Resident Monthly Parking Permit at City Hall?

No.

Monthly Permits are sold exclusively on-line via the City’s website.

Visit Resident Parking Program for more information.

14. Will a Resident Monthly Parking Permit guarantee a spot?

No.

Purchasing a residential parking permit does not guarantee or reserve a parking space.

Visit Resident Parking Program for more information.

15. If I am a Resident but have a Rental Car, do I qualify for the Resident Parking Program?

Short term rental:

Residents who use a rental car for a short term (day, weekend, etc.) would not be able to qualify for the resident hourly rate discount as the application process takes a couple days.  The rental car can still be added to the resident's PayByPhone account and hourly parking for the vehicle would be charged the regular (non-discounted) hourly rate.

Long term rental:

Residents who use a rental car for a long term (winter season, etc.) may apply for the Resident Parking Program and provide the information for their rental vehicle.  Once the application process is approved, we enter code(s) allowing the resident hourly rate discount and purchase of a Resident Monthly Parking Permit (if applicable) into the PayByPhone system for their registered vehicle via the license plate(s).

Visit Resident Parking Program for more information.

16. What is Non-Resident/ Visitor parking?

Non-Residents/ Visitors pay the following regular hourly parking rates:

The Standard parking rate for Non-Residents/ Visitors is $2.00 per hour.

The Premium parking rate for Non-Residents/ Visitors is $4.00 per hour. 

17. Is there a maximum daily rate?

Non-Residents:
The maximum daily rate for a Standard parking location is $48.00 ($2/hour x 24 hours).
The maximum daily rate for a Premium parking location is $96.00 ($4/hour x 24 hours).
 
Residents:
The maximum daily rate for a Standard parking location is $24.00 ($1/hour x 24 hours).
The maximum daily rate for a Premium parking location is $60.00 ($2.50/hour x 24 hours)

18. Can Commercial Vehicles park on-street?

In accordance with City Code Sec. 28-11; commercial vehicles shall not be parked or stored in a residential district, residential area or on residential property between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., with the following exceptions:

1. Tradespeople performing service work or making deliveries of merchandise.
2. Public utility service work.
3. Temporary uses permitted by the city commission.
4. Temporary uses accessory to valid construction permits, under supervision of the city.

 Commercial vehicles are prohibited from obtaining a monthly parking permit. Commercial Vehicles are defined as having any one of the following:

1. Scale weight (vehicle only) in excess of 5,000 pounds.
2. A height of more than eight feet to the top of the vehicle, including ladders or other attachments.
3. A width of more than nine feet, excluding mirrors.
4. An overall length in excess of 22 feet.
5. Having more than two axles.
6. Vehicles not meeting any of the dimension requirements for commercial vehicles but having commercial lettering attached.

19. How are Parking Citations handled?

The Broward County Clerk of Courts processes all City of Hallandale Beach Parking Citations.  

• For information on Parking Citation processing, click here.
• For information on Citation Payment Options, click here.
• For information on submitting an appeal, click here.

20. Why is Diana Drive a Premium Zone?

Diana Drive is designated as a premium parking area due to its proximity to the hotel. The premium rate was required to disincentivize the hotel patrons from using the on-street parking. The increased rate will provide residents with more available on-street parking spaces. 

The Monthly Resident Parking Permit fee remains $30 per month for residents living in the Diana Drive zone.

21. Do I need a credit card to pay for parking?

Yes.

All parking is paid for by debit or credit card.  Parking users may use a pre-paid credit card to pay for parking.  Parking is paid for on the PayByPhone App or by calling PayByPhone. Information is available at www.coHB.org/PayByPhone.

22. Why do I have to pay for on-street parking?

Parking takes up some of the most valuable land in the City of Hallandale Beach and it is the single biggest land use in our City. 

Free parking in the City has only been free to the person parking in the space, not to the City   That free space you are used to using costs money.  Parking Industry Experts rely on the International Parking Institute for research and that research indicates each space costs at least $400 annually to maintain.  The cost of one person’s free parking, which includes the cost of the land, pavement, street cleaning, and other related services, is actually subsidized by the rest of the City taxpayers.

23. Could the parking program be expanded to other locations?

Yes.

The City may choose to expand the parking program and add zones in future phases of the parking program.

24. Is there a Beach Parking Pass

No.

The City eliminated the resident Beach Parking pass due to lack of interest.  Residents may apply for a resident discount for hourly parking at the beach and on-street parking at Resident Parking Program.

25. Do my Visitors/ Guests have to pay for parking when they come over?

Yes.

There is no guest, visitor or temporary parking permit available in the program. 

All users must pay for their parking session while occupying a city-owned, managed and operated parking space.

26. When can I renew my Resident Monthly Parking Permit?

Residents must renew their eligibility every five (5) years.

27. Will PayByPhone remind me when my session is ending?

Yes.

You must have SMS reminders turned on in the PayByPhone app to be notified when your hourly parking session expires as well as your monthly parking permit. Simply go to:

• Account Settings on your PayByPhone account
• Notifications
• Turn on SMS reminders.