Milwaukee prohibits on-street parking from 2 AM to 6 AM citywide. Residents and guests must obtain Overnight Parking Permission nightly via the City online portal or 414-286-CITY.
Milwaukee Code Chapter 101 bans parking on any public street between 2 AM and 6 AM year-round without Overnight Parking Permission. Residents request permission through the City of Milwaukee online portal, the mobile app, or by phone at 414-286-CITY. Each address receives a number of free nightly uses per month, with additional nights available for a small fee. During Winter Parking rules, typically November 15 through March 15 or during snow emergencies, alternate side parking rules apply and override general overnight permission. Unpermitted overnight vehicles receive $20 citations.
Overnight parking violation is a $20 citation. Winter Parking violations are $40. Vehicles blocking snow plows can be towed at owner expense.
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