Chicago's Residential Permit Parking (RPP) program is designed to restrict parking on designated residential streets during specified hours, except for the residents of that street, their guests, or those who provide a service to the residents. This program helps to provide relief to residents where there is a particular activity that brings an influx of cars at certain times such as a church, an entertainment venue, a college, etc.

There are currently three RPP zones in the 46th Ward: 383, 827 and 1130. Each of these zones has a specific block or blocks where signs are posted informing drivers that they must display the appropriate permit or else risk receiving a ticket from police. In addition, each RPP zone is created with a "buffer zone." The buffer zones do not have any RPP signs posted, and you will not be ticketed for parking on these blocks. However, all those who live in a buffer zone are eligible to purchase the RPP stickers and/or temporary parking passes in the event that they need to park on a nearby street where signs are present.

All residents who live in an RPP zone can purchase an annual RPP sticker to post on their front windshield. This sticker can only be purchased through a City Clerk's Office location, either in person or by mail. In addition to the RPP sticker, residents can also purchase guest passes, which are valid for a 24-hour period. There are fifteen passes in a book, and residents are allowed to purchase up to two books each month. 

Applications for the RPP sticker as well as the temporary guest passes are available at the 46th Ward Office. If you would like to learn more about the RPP program or find out how and where to purchase an RPP sticker and guest passes, you can go to www.chicityclerk.com, call 312.744.5346, or contact the 46th Ward Office.