Parking Permits

Shopper Permit: For Laguna Beach Residents

You want this permit if you live in the Laguna Beach City limits.

Shopper Permits are available only to residents of Laguna Beach and proof of residency is required.
A current utility bill (gas, water, electric), a pre-printed check, car registration or a lease agreement in your name all qualify as proof of residency.
They cost $80 each for the first two permits and $150 each for the 3rd and 4th. There is a maximum of four permits per household.
When applying for a 3rd or 4th permit, you must bring in all of the car registrations.
Shopper Permits allow residents to park in City lots 1-9, Lot 22 and at all City meters for the posted amount of time without additional payment.
Shopper Permits are valid in Lots 10 & 11 only during non-summer season (Day after Labor Day to late June) and NOT valid in Lot 12, this is an employee only parking lot.
Permits are valid for two years: from August 1 of the first year to July 31 of the second year.
We prorate fees after one year to $40 each for the first two permits and $75 each for the 3rd and 4th permit.

Renewal notices are mailed to permit holders in May of even-numbered years, and new stickers are mailed late July. If you do not receive a renewal notice by the end of May, please go online to order.

To Purchase a Shopper Permit

To apply online, click here .
To find out more about Shoppers Permits, click here .
To print out a mail-in application, click here.

Residential Permit: For Laguna Beach downtown residents

You want this permit if you live Downtown or adjacent to Coast Highway.

Residential Parking Permits are available only to select residential addresses in the Downtown area and those adjacent to Coast Highway and you must provide proof of residency.
A current utility bill (gas, water, electric), a pre-printed check, car registration or a lease agreement in your name all qualify as proof of residency.
These permits allow residents to park at a City meter within one block of their residence for up to 24 hours.
In addition, this permit allows parking in City lots 1-9, Lot 22 and at all City meters for the posted amount of time without additional payment.
Permits are valid in Lots 10 & 11 only during non-summer season (Day after Labor Day to late June) and NOT valid in Lot 12, this is an employee only parking lot.
Permits are valid for one year from August 1st to July 31st and cost $200.

Find out more about the permit: 24ResidentialPermitReferenceSheet.pdf
Print out a mail-in application: 24HourResidentialPermitMailInApplication.pdf

School District Permit: For non-Laguna LBUSD residents

You want this permit if you live outside Laguna Beach but within LBUSD boundaries.

Permits are available to individuals who reside outside the City boundaries, but within the Laguna Beach Unified School District in areas such as Emerald Bay, Newport Coast and Laguna Audubon.
These permits allow parking in City lots 1-9, Lot 22 and at all City meters for the posted amount of time without additional payment.
Permits are valid in Lots 10 & 11 only during non-summer season (Day after Labor Day to late June) and NOT valid in Lot 12, this is an employee only parking lot.
Residents of LBUSD may purchase a permit for $120 for the first permit and $150 for the second with a maximum of two per residence.
Permits are valid for two years from August 1 through July 31 of the second year.
A current utility bill (gas, water, electric), a pre-printed check, car registration or a lease agreement in your name all qualify as proof of residency.

To Purchase a School District Parking Permit

To apply online, click here.
To find out more about School District Parking Permits, click here .
To print out a mail-in application, click here.

Non-Resident Senior/Veteran Permit

Who is this permit for? Non-resident of Laguna Beach, age 65 years and older OR Military Veteran.

When is it valid? January 1, 2024 - July 31, 2024

How much does it cost? $200 (Permits are prorated once on February 1, 2024 to $100

Permit Requirements:

Acceptable proof of age for the Senior sticker includes a copy of Driver’s License or State ID Card.
Acceptable forms of identification for a Veteran include a current Uniformed Services ID card (active or retired) or a DD214 form.
Each address is limited to a maximum of one Parking Permit.
Addresses that are P.O. Boxes or commercial postal locations will not be accepted as an applicant’s address.

Find out more about the permit click here
Print out an application click here

Application Options:

Apply and purchase a Non-Resident Senior OR Veteran Parking Permit:

In person at City Hall - 505 Forest Avenue, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Online at Parking Permits | Laguna Beach, CA (lagunabeachcity.net) (Required proof needs to be emailed)
By mail, with payment check, application and a copy of required proof of age or Veteran status

Laguna Beach Business/Employee Pass

You want this permit if you own or work for a business in Laguna Beach.

Proof of employment is required. A recent pay stub or letter from the employer is acceptable.
Parking is first come first served and subject to availability.
Passes are non-transferable and are not for resale.
If lost or stolen, you must purchase a new permit at the current 6-month rate.
VISA, MasterCard, Discover, and checks accepted. Transactions are non-refundable.
Passes are only valid in the designated lot or meter locations for a maximum of 12 hrs.
6-month fee dates are from February 1 to July 31. There will be NO proration.

Click here to download information about this permit and the parking maps.

If you have any questions about parking permits, please call (949)-497-0346.

Summer Festival Parking Permit

The new 2022-2024 Shopper’s and School District Permits are available to order online or by mail. To print out a Shoppers Permit application, click here. To print out a School District application, click here.

If you come to City Hall, you must have your form completely filled out and proof of residency attached. If you are purchasing 3 or 4 permits, you must attach ALL copies of the car registrations. Checks should be made payable to the City of Laguna Beach.

Transferring Your Parking Permit to a New Vehicle

Please remove the permit from your current vehicle and return the permit to the Cashier's Counter at City Hall, 505 Forest Avenue. If you do not have the physical sticker you will need to show the release of liability to be able to get a replacement.
We recommend taking a photo of the permit number and license plate before you begin to peel the permit off your current vehicle.
As a security feature, these permits are designed to tear apart when removed.
Bring the VIN# or the license plate number of the new vehicle to obtain the replacement permit for the new vehicle.
The fee for replacement is $5.
If you are not able to salvage the old permit from a vehicle involved in an accident, you will need to provide the accident report form or a repair shop order form at the Cashier's Counter.

Stolen Parking Permits

If your parking permit is stolen, please come to the Cashier's Counter at City Hall, 505 Forest Avenue.
We will take a report of the theft and turn into PD then issue a replacement for a $5 cash fee.

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