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Residential Permit Parking Districts (RPPD)
Residential Permit Parking Districts (RPPDs) help prevent traffic congestion and hazardous conditions in residential areas, provide easier parking access to residences fronting public streets, and preserve residential character and property values in Loudoun County.
You must have a parking permit decal or short-term visitor pass to park in an RPPD during the designated hours as per Chapter 490 of the Loudoun County Code of Ordinances.
RPPD Parking Portal
Use the RPPD Parking Portal to apply for, or to purchase parking permit decals and short-term visitor passes. First time visitors to the portal must sign up and apply for a parking permit prior to purchase, see "Apply for permits" from the menu below for details.
- In-person purchasing and assistance with RPPD decals is currently suspended due to COVID-19 social distancing protocols. You may continue to use the RPPD parking portal to purchase decals and visitor passes.
- With U.S. Mail delivery expected to slow and the upcoming holiday office closures, please plan ahead to purchase your parking permit decal.
Am I in a RPPD?
County signs are posted in Residential Permit Parking Districts and display the designated hours a permit or short-term visitor pass is required for parking.
RPPD Map
Use the interactive RPPD Map to view RPPD locations and streets, or to determine if your address makes you eligible to apply for a residential parking permit.
Established RPPDs
Apply on the RPPD Parking Portal
If you have already visited the RPPD Parking Portal and received a confirmation email of your approved request for permit, see "Buy permits" from the menu above. Otherwise, follow the steps to apply below.
Step 1: Check your eligibility.
Only residents living in an established RPPD can purchase a parking permit or short-term visitor passes.
- If you are not sure if your address is within a RPPD, look up your address on the RPPD map.
- If you know you are eligible, continue to Step 2.
Step 2: Sign up and apply.
Visit the RPPD Parking Portal to sign up and complete a residential permit request. You will need to scan and save the following items as a .jpg, .jpeg, .pdf, .bmp, .png, .doc, or .docx for upload during the application process:
- Proof of Residency:
- A copy of your Virginia driver’s license - the license address must match the address of your residence within the RPPD
or - two other documents - Use of other documents in place of a driver’s license is only allowable if you can prove that you moved to your residence within the RPPD in the last 30 days:
- Proof of payment of Loudoun County vehicle license fee
- Vehicle or personal property insurance policy
- Proof of payment of a security deposit or paid rent receipt
- Lease or mortgage documents
- Virginia voter registration
- Utility bill
- A copy of your Virginia driver’s license - the license address must match the address of your residence within the RPPD
- Proof of Vehicle Ownership:
- A current vehicle registration - one per vehicle. The registration address must match the address of your residence within the RPPD.
Step 3: Receive a confirmation email.
When a review of the information you provided in Step 2 is complete, you will receive an email approval or denial of your residential permit request.
- An approved request email will prompt you to use the RPPD Parking Portal to purchase a parking permit and/or a short-term visitor pass booklet. Select "Buy permits" or "Buy visitor passes" from the menu above for more information.
- A denied request email will provide an explanation and suggestions to help you re-apply.
About Parking Permits
Parking permits are decals placed inside your registered vehicle for the duration of the calendar year. Decals expire on December 31 of the calendar year for which they are purchased. You must have a decal to park in a RPPD during the designated hours as posted on county parking district signs.
Where do I buy parking permits?
Parking permits are purchased online using the RPPD Parking Portal.
- First time users: If you have never visited the RPPD Parking Portal, you must sign up and complete a residential permit request before you can purchase. Select "Apply for permits" from the menu above.
- Returning users: Sign in to the RPPD Parking Portal using your login and password.
How much do permits cost?
Parking permits cost $10 each.
How many can I buy?
You can purchase one parking permit per vehicle registered to the residence.
How do I pay?
You will need a major credit card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express) or a check to pay for parking permits. Instructions for mailing checks to our vendor are provided in the RPPD Parking Portal. Do not mail or deliver your check to any county office for processing.
Where do I pick up my purchased permit?
You will receive your parking permit decal in the mail. To place the decal in your vehicle correctly, select "Using permits and passes" from the menu above.
About Short-Term Visitor Passes
Short-term visitor passes are provided in a booklet containing 20 parking passes, valid for three days each. The resident is responsible for filling out the information required on each pass (e.g. address, effective date and expiration date). Visitors must have a short-term visitor pass to park in a RPPD during the designated hours as posted on county parking district signs.
Where do I buy passes?
Short-term visitor passes are purchased online using the RPPD Parking Portal.
- First time users: If you have never visited the RPPD Parking Portal, you must sign up and complete a residential permit request before you can purchase short-term visitor passes. Select "Apply for permits" from the menu above.
- Returning users: Sign in to the RPPD Parking Portal using your login and password.
How much do visitor passes cost?
The first short-term visitor pass booklet is free with the purchase of a parking permit. The second booklet is $10.
How many visitor pass booklets can I buy?
A maximum of two visitor booklets are available per household each year. The first booklet is free.
How do I pay?
You will need a major credit card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express) or a check to pay for visitor passes. Instructions for mailing checks to our vendor are provided in the RPPD Parking Portal. Do not mail or deliver your check to any county office for processing.
Where do I pick up my purchased passes?
You will receive your short-term visitor pass booklet in the mail. To place a pass in your guest’s vehicle correctly, select "Using permits and passes" from the menu above.
Use of Permits and Passes
Parking permit decals and short-term visitor passes must be entirely visible and displayed properly during the designated hours as posted on county parking district signs. Using parking permits and short-term visitor passes improperly could result in a fine as per Chapter 490 of the Loudoun County Code of Ordinances, for instance:
- Improper display of a parking permit of pass results in a fine of $50.
- All other violations result in a fine of $100 per infraction.
Placement Guide
Parking Permits: Permits are to be displayed as follows:
- Motor Vehicle - Place the parking permit decal in the lower left corner of the rear window of the vehicle to which it is issued.
- Motorcycle – Place the decal beside the state inspection sticker on the front fork of the motorcycle to which it is issued.
Remove the permit decal from your vehicle upon moving to a new address outside of the RPPD.
Short-Term Visitor Passes: Place the completed short-term visitor pass on the vehicle dashboard or motorcycle front fork, so the pass and all of the information displayed on it is entirely visible.
Enforcement of RPPD Regulations
- Enforcement of the RPPD regulations is under the jurisdiction of the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office.
- Payment for parking tickets and decal citations is made to the Loudoun County Treasurer’s Office. Visit Parking Tickets & Decal Citations for more information.
Contact Us
- For questions about Residential Permit Parking Districts, email the Department of Transportation and Capital Infrastructure (DTCI) or call 703-737-8624.
- For help with the RPPD Parking Portal, call the customer service number provided by our vendor, T2 Systems, at 866-206-8895. For a list of dates the customer service line will not be answered, view the T2 Systems 2020 Holiday Schedule (PDF).
New RPPD Requests
To learn more about the process to establish a new RPPD, visit How to Establish a Residential Parking Permit District.