Frequently Asked Questions

For qualifying addresses within our Residential Zones, you may obtain up to 3 electronic residential permits and one guest permit. Both residential and guest permits are managed by the permit holder in the Permit Management Portal located in our 'Residential Parking Options' tab. To acquire a residential permit, the vehicle must be registered in Pitkin County, when there aren't registration requirements for plates using the guest permit.*Some address have different restrictions. Please call or email the parking department for information on certain address' restrictions. 

You may obtain a Residential Parking Permit by following our guidelines, and park in the nearest Residential Parking Zone to your address in the Downtown Aspen area. For more information please call 970-920-5267.

No, all vehicles regardless of permits are subject to a 72 hour limit in residential zones-must move vehicle to a new spot in the residential zones every 3 days. All vehicles must comply with "No Parking 3 a.m. to 7 a.m.," and Permits do not exclude you from paying for Parking in the Downtown/Core zones or any other normal (posted) restrictions. For more information please call 970-920-5267.

Businesses that are located in our enforcement zone/s holding a valid City of Aspen Business License may buy one permit for $125.00 yearly (No Prorate). Each Business Permit can only have 1 plate on it and is intended for access to Loading Zones. For more information please reference Muni-Code or call 970-429-1761.

If you are visiting, ask your host to add your license plate to their Guest Permit (valid only while actually visiting at a permit holder's address and parking in the immediate vicinity) or paid parking is available using one of our payment options (Pay By Phone App or Meters) allow all day parking in any of the residential zones. 

Carpools of two or more adults, are eligible for free carpool permits that allow parking in any residential or carpool zone all-day. These passes are only available at the Brush Creek Park & Ride. For more information click here or call 970-429-1761.