Long Beach Parking Permit Guide 2026

Residential and guest rules

First, the City permit page explains permit types, limits, fees, expiration dates and display rules.

Prorated fees and mail proof

Next, the paper application shows the quarterly fee schedule and the proof needed for mailed applications.

Beach, meter and ticket details

Also, City and ParkLB pages explain meters, annual beach passes, citations and parking contacts.

Residential preferential permit

First, use this if your legal address is inside a preferential parking district.

Also, it is valid only for the district printed on the permit.

Guest preferential permit

Next, use this for household visitors who park in the same district.

However, only one annual guest permit is allowed per household.

Temporary preferential permit

Also, use this for bona fide guests when you already have an eligible preferential permit account.

Finally, the City lists a maximum of seven days.

Annual beach lot pass

In addition, frequent beach visitors can check annual day or overnight beach pass options.

However, these do not replace residential permits.

Oversized vehicle permit

Next, use this route for temporary oversized vehicle parking near a residence when eligible.

Disabled parking zone request

Finally, eligible residents can apply for an on-street disabled zone, but approval does not create a private space.

Your home must qualify

First, the applicant’s legal address must be inside a preferential parking district.

Use the printed district

Next, the permit is valid only for the district shown on the permit.

Passenger-style vehicles

Also, the City lists passenger vehicles, pick-up trucks, vans and motorcycles as eligible vehicle types.

Three plus one

Then, remember the household limit of three residential permits and one guest permit per year.

December 31 expiration

In addition, non-temporary permits expire at midnight on December 31 of the issued year.

No reserved curb space

Finally, the permit gives permission under district rules, but it does not guarantee an open curb space.

Proof of residency

First, prepare proof that connects you to the district address.

Also, make sure the address is clear.

Vehicle registration

Next, prepare current vehicle registration for each residential permit vehicle.

Then, check every plate character.

Guest permit proof

Also, guest permits require proof of residency for the household.

However, the guest permit is not tied to one regular resident vehicle.

Property owner signature

The paper application includes a property owner signature line if the applicant is a renter.

Therefore, check this before mailing.

Check or money order

If you mail the paper form, follow the PDF payment instructions.

Finally, keep a copy before sending.

Photos and receipts

In addition, save photos of the permit, vehicle, curb sign and payment receipt.

Bona fide guests only

First, use temporary permits for real guests of residents in preferential parking districts.

Seven-day maximum

Next, the City says temporary preferential permits are valid for no more than seven days.

No fee listed

Also, the City lists no fee for temporary preferential permits.

Existing account holders

Then, existing preferential parking account holders may create and print temporary permits online.

City Hall and select offices

In addition, temporary permits may be issued in person at City Hall or select City Council offices.

Create it before parking

Finally, create the permit before the guest parks. Otherwise, a later permit may not fix an earlier ticket.

Check vehicle dimensions

First, Public Works describes oversized vehicles as exceeding 85 inches high, 80 inches wide or 22 feet long.

Not storage

Next, this permit is for temporary use near a residence.

However, it should not be treated as long-term storage.

Verify current limit

Also, official pages have shown different yearly permit-count language.

Therefore, confirm the current rule before relying on a number.

Call Street Operations

Then, the City directs moving-van no-parking area questions to Street Operations.

Traffic Engineering

In addition, Public Works lists Traffic Engineering support for related permit questions.

Read the active form

Finally, use the active application or portal as the final rule before parking.

Placard or plate required

First, applicants need a qualifying disabled-person placard or special identification plate.

Explain the parking need

Next, the applicant must explain why existing on-street or off-street parking does not meet their needs.

Public use remains

However, an approved public disabled zone may be used by any vehicle with valid disabled parking credentials.

Mail, fax or hand delivery

Also, the City lists mail, fax and hand-delivery options for completed applications.

Call 562-570-6331

Then, use Traffic Engineering support for disabled-zone status or questions.

Keep access clear

Finally, never block ramps, red curbs, driveways or access aisles, even with a placard.

Use official citation steps

First, use the official Parking Citations page to pay or contest a citation.

Also, include permit proof if the ticket involves a preferential permit.

Second-level review

Next, the City explains an administrative hearing route if the first review is not satisfactory.

Dismissed ticket

If a hearing officer dismisses the citation, the City says a refund will be issued for the full amount paid.

Ask before late penalties grow

Also, Long Beach lists standard and indigent payment plan options for eligible residents.

Save photos

However, do not rely only on memory.

Instead, photograph the sign, permit display, plate and curb location.

562-570-6822

Finally, contact Parking Citations for permit and citation assistance.

Using the wrong district

First, do not assume a permit works citywide. Instead, use it only in the district shown.

Missing the household limit

Next, remember the three residential permit and one guest permit limit per household.

Forgetting December 31

Also, annual preferential permits expire on December 31. Therefore, renew before relying on them.

Placing the permit wrong

Then, check placement before leaving. Otherwise, a valid permit can still create a display problem.

Confusing beach passes with PPD permits

However, a beach pass is for selected lots. It does not replace a residential permit.

Ignoring meters and sweeping

Finally, read every curb sign. Also, pay meters when the meter rule applies.