Montgomery County, MD Parking Rules: Preferential Parking Districts (2026)
Key Facts
- Governing rule
- COMCOR 31.48.01, adopted under Sec. 31-48
- Who administers it
- Montgomery County Dept. of Transportation (MCDOT)
- Eligibility outside Metro Impact Area
- Single-family dwelling blocks only
- Curb occupancy trigger
- >50% occupied, ≥50% non-local vehicles
- To start a district
- Petition or civic association support + MCDOT hearing
Summary
Montgomery County runs a Residential Permit Parking (RPP) program under COMCOR 31.48.01, restricting on-street parking to permit holders on qualifying blocks near commercial districts or Metro stations.
The Montgomery County RPP Program is designed to mitigate adverse on-street parking effects generated by public facilities or areas that have been zoned as commercial or business districts on surrounding neighborhoods. The program is not a mechanism to resolve on-street parking issues created by adjacent or neighboring residential properties. As a result, this program is not available to all residents within Montgomery County. Outside of a Metro Impact Area only single-family dwelling units are eligible to participate in the program.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: 2026 S-90: Montgomery County Code contains legislation effective through May 7, 2026 | Zoning Updated Effective: April 13, 2026 | COMCOR Regulations effective as of July 1, 2026).
Full Breakdown
MCDOT establishes Residential Permit Parking Areas (RPPAs) under COMCOR 31.48.01 to curb non-local commuter parking spilling into neighborhoods near commercial zones or Metro/light rail stations. Outside a Metro Impact Area, only single-family blocks qualify; inside one, multi-family blocks can also apply if off-street parking is inadequate. Establishment requires a resident petition or civic-association support and MCDOT's curb-occupancy findings before a public hearing.
Violations & Fines
Parking without a valid permit or placard within an established RPPA is a citable parking violation enforced by MCDOT/county parking enforcement, subject to standard county parking fines and towing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can any Montgomery County neighborhood get a permit-parking district?
Who qualifies to request one?
Sources & Official References
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