Application For Central Business Direct Resident Parking Permit 2025
Do you live in the downtown business district? Residents with a downtown parking permit are eligible to park beyond the two-hour and four-hour limit. The two-hour and four-hour limits are intended to protect residents and businesses in the area from MBTA overflow. Check the map to make sure the street you want to park on allows for permitted parking over two or four hours.
The 2025 permit is available now! Permits cost $20 each and is reduced to $10 if purchased after July 1st. *This permit does NOT allow for overnight parking during the downtown winter parking ban that is in effect annually from December 1st to April 30th (12am-6am No Parking on-street). Limit of two (2) permits per household/apartment. Make checks payable to “Town of Mansfield.”
Town Of Mansfield Parking Regulations For Merchant And Resident Permits
Purpose:
The primary purpose for these parking regulations is to provide guidance for the management of parking in the Central Business District, adjacent residential areas and the commuter rail station area.
Parking permits for residents and employees will be issued by the Mansfield Police Department in accordance with these regulations. Applications for permits may be obtained at the Police Department.
Permit Areas:
The permit areas are as outlined on the attached map. The parking areas are subject to change by the Board of Selectmen.
Types of Permits:
Eligibility for Permits:
Applicants for permits shall provide evidence of either employment within the Central Business District or residency within the Central Business District by means of a statement from their employer or provision of a lease agreement, utility bill showing an address within the District, driver’s license, vehicle registration or similar documentation sufficient to confirm eligibility for a permit. The applicant shall also provide evidence of a lack of sufficient off street parking availability at their place of business or residence to justify the necessity of a parking permit. A business may obtain up to ten (10) permits for employees. A residential building may obtain up to two (2) permits per dwelling unit. A business may obtain more than ten (10) permits based on information presented to the Chief of Police that more than ten permits are needed to provide sufficient parking for the employees of the business.
Display of Permit:
The permit shall be displayed by hanging the permit from the rearview mirror. The permit shall contain the license plate number of the vehicle to which the permit was issued which number shall match the license plate on the vehicle displaying the permit.
Permit Year:
The permit year shall be the calendar year beginning January 1 of each year and ending on December 31.
Hours of Operation:
The hours of operation shall be between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday excluding legal holidays in Massachusetts.
Permit Fees:
The fee for a permit shall be $20.00 per calendar year. The fee for a partial year after June 30 shall be $10.00. The fee to transfer a permit to a different vehicle with the same owner and a new license plate number shall be $5.00 if the previous permit is returned to the Town.
Enforcement:
These regulations shall be enforced by the Mansfield Police Department as provided for in the
Town By-laws.