The Residential Parking Permit (RPP) allows any DC DMV-registered private vehicle, or vehicle with reciprocity, to be parked without restriction in the permit area of the vehicle’s registered address. To be eligible for an RPP, a resident’s street must be zoned for RPP.
| Residential/Reciprocity | Fee |
|---|---|
| Reciprocity Sticker (Students) | $338.00/year |
| Reciprocity Sticker (Temporary DC Resident/Non-Renewable) | $250.00/6 months |
| Reciprocity Sticker (Military, Presidential Appointees and Members of Congress) | $100.00/year |
| Reciprocity Sticker (Diplomat) | $100.00/year |
| Reciprocity Sticker (Part-Time DC Resident) | $338.00/year |
| Reciprocity Sticker (District Resident with Take Home Company Car) | $338.00/year |
| Residential Parking Permit (see tiered fee schedule below) | $50.00/year* |
| Residential Parking Permit (Seniors, 65 or Older) | $35.00/year |
*$50 RPP fee is for the first vehicle only.
Note: Effective June 1, 2021, the annual fee for a one-year RPP sticker for the first vehicle registered at a legal mailing address will increase from $35 to $50, and additional fees will apply to other vehicles in that household.
The new fee structure that will apply to all eligible vehicles registered at a legal mailing address beginning June 1 is as follows:
- $50 for the first vehicle
- $75 for the second vehicle
- $100 for the third vehicle
- $150 for each vehicle beyond the first three vehicles
An exemption exists for one resident 65 years of age or older per household. They will pay a $35 annual RPP fee for the first vehicle registered at a legal mailing address. The fee for each subsequent vehicle registered at a legal mailing address will be identical to the tiered rates noted above.
Payment and Credit Cards
- Residential Parking and Reciprocity Permits: non-refundable
- Accepted Payments: DMV accepts payments in the form of cash, check, money order, credit card, contactless or digital wallet.
- Accepted Credit Cards: DC Government accepts VISA, MasterCard, American Express and Discover credit cards.
- Please note: Beginning December 15, 2025, the DC DMV will assess a 2.5% service fee to all debit and credit card transactions completed online, through the mobile app, and in-person. The agency’s online payment platforms will accept ACH/electronic check payments with no service fee added.
- Outstanding Debts: all debts to DC Government must be satisfied before completing most of your DMV transactions (child support payments, outstanding tickets and dishonored checks).