Find everything you need to navigate parking in Camden with confidence. This page provides details on parking zones, meter locations, permit options, enforcement schedules, and payment methods. Whether you're a resident, visitor, or commuter, we’re committed to making your experience convenient, safe, and hassle-free.
PARKING ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS
The Parking Authority’s Parking Enforcement Officers (PEO) receive vigorous training
on parking regulations and customer service. They are highly knowledgeable about all
violations that are enforced throughout the City of Camden.
Our PEOs enforce parking and other violations in the areas of Cooper University
Hospital, Rutgers University, Downtown, Virtua Health Systems, and all residential
parking throughout the city.
Camden County Metro Police also patrol and ticket vehicles 24 hours per day, 7 days
per week.
If you are planning to host a special event at one of the many venues on the Camden Waterfront and need to make parking arrangements for your guests, please contact the Parking Authority of the City of Camden at 856-
757-9300.
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Parking Permits |
There are several types of Residential Parking Permits available, each one requires a Valid New Jersey Driver’s License, a valid New Jersey Vehicle Registration and a current utility bill listed to the person applying for the permit within the residential zone. Interested residents may contact the Parking Authority City of Camden at (856) 757-9300 with questions. HOURS OF OPERATION: 7:30am-5pm |
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You will need to have all three of these documents in your name, with the same address as the property where the residential parking is required. You will need a: 1. Valid NJ driver’s license 2. Valid NJ Registration Along with one of the following utility bills: 1. PSEG 2. Tax bill 3. Cable bill 4. LAN line 5. Telephone bill 6. Water/Sewer bill Bills that are not acceptable are cell phone bills, credit card bills, bank statements, W-2, insurance card or bill, or a renter’s lease. Permit comes with one visitor’s pass per household. |
Requirements for Residential Meter Parking Permit: |
You will need to have all three of these documents in your name, with the same address on them to that property where the residential meter parking is required. You will need a: 1. Valid NJ driver’s license 2. Valid NJ Registration Along with one of the following current utility bills: 1. PSEG 2. Tax bill 3. Cable bill 4. LAN line 5. Telephone bill 6. Water /Sewer bill. Bills that are not acceptable are cell phone bills, credit card bills, bank statements, W-2, insurance card or a renter’s lease. Meter permits are $60, payable via cash, check, credit/debit card or money order for the year January-December. If you purchase your permit in the middle of the year, it will still expire in December of that year and does not come with visitor’s passes at all. How can I apply for the Residential Parking Program? To apply for a permit, you must first be a resident of a zone where the Residential Parking Program signs have been installed. Second, you must present a valid New Jersey Driver License, valid New Jersey Vehicle Registration and proof of residency such as original utility bill (cable, electric, water, tax bill, etc.) to be eligible for a permit. How much does the permit cost? The Residential Parking Permit is free of charge except when the residence is within a metered area. Residents residing in a metered area are issued metered parking permits that are ONLY valid at meters in that zone. The cost for a metered permit is $60.00 annually per permit. I maintain two homes and my vehicle is registered to the other address. Can I get a permit? NO. To be eligible to participate in the Residential Parking Program, you must reside at that address and present your driver’s license, vehicle registration and utility bill listed to that address to which you are applying within the residential zone. Can my Residential Parking Permit be revoked? YES. If an applicant has falsified any information on the RPP application form, submits, false or doctored documents in order to obtain a parking permit, it shall constitute a violation of the Residential Parking Program and the permit will be revoked. You will also be subject to a parking summons. |
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Requirements for Student Parking Permits:
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Students will need the following: 1. Valid driver’s license 2. Valid registration 3. Student ID from Rutgers (valid) 4. Current Term Bill 5. Current Utility Bill A driver's license and vehicle registration are not required to reflect the applicant's current residential address. However, the utility bill must be in the applicant's name and show their current address within the applicable residential zone. Utility bills consist of PSEG, cable, and landline phone. There are no visitors passes issued with student permits. |
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THERE ARE NO STUDENT-METER PERMITS FOR ANY ZONES
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METER HOURS OF OPERATION
Monday thru Sunday 7am to 10pm
Except Holiday
MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE AND COST
MC-111 SWEEPER PARKING $25.00
MC-2443 LOT PARKING (NO PERMIT) $54.00
MC-2561 RESIDENTIAL PARKING $64.00
MC-2673 HANDICAP PARKING $250.00
(COURT APPEARANCE IS REQUIRED)
MC-717 PROHIBITED PARKING $35.00
TYPES OF VIOLATIONS
NO STOPPING OR STANDING
WITHIN 25FT OF CORNER
WITHIN 50FT OF STOP SIGN
WITHIN 10FT OF FIRE HYDRANT
DRIVEWAY
BUS STOP
STREET SWEEPER
The street sweeper runs from March through December each year during the first full
week of each month.
The Parking Authority’s enforcement officers write violations for the street sweeper.
American Water is responsible for the sweepers cleaning the streets. If there are any
questions about the sweeper, please contact American Water at 856-635-1496.
All vehicles must move for the sweeper or be ticketed. If the sweeper sign states “NO
PARKING 8AM TO 12PM THURSDAY” you cannot park on that side of the street until
after 12pm, regardless of whether the sweeper has already passed through.
BROKEN METERS
If you receive a ticket at a broken meter, please call the Camden Violations Bureau at
856-757-7380 or visit their office to complete a broken meter report at 520 Market
Street, City Hall, 4 th Floor, Camden, NJ 08101. Please note that you will need your ticket
when filing the report.
LOST TICKETS
Please contact the Camden Violations Bureau at 856-757-7380 or visit 520 Market
Street, City Hall, 4 th Floor, Camden, NJ 08101.
PAYING TICKETS
Please send all ticket payments to:
Camden Violations Bureau
520 Market Street, City Hall
4 th Floor
Camden, NJ 08101
You can also pay online at: www.njmcdirect.com
