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Champaign, IL Parking Rules: Preferential Parking Districts (2026)

Significant Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Governing section
City Code §§ 33-90 to 33-90.10
Restricted hours
3:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., Mon-Fri
Eligibility
Principal residence inside district boundary
Visitor permits
6 per address annually, 7-day max each
Replacement fee
$5.00 for lost or stolen permit

Summary

Champaign's East Park Street Residential Permit District, created by City Code Section 33-90, bars parking between 3:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. on weekdays unless the vehicle displays a permit issued by the Parking Programs Office. Only residents within the mapped boundary, or non-resident property owners, are eligible to apply.

Sec. 33-90.1. - Parking prohibited during restricted hours. Parking shall be prohibited in East Park Street Residential Permit District during restricted hours, which shall be between the hours of 3:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m., Monday through Friday, excluding City holidays, except for those vehicles displaying a valid permit issued by the Parking Programs Office... Sec. 33-90.2(a). Eligibility. Any person whose principal residence is located within the East Park Street Residential Permit District who owns a vehicle may apply to the Parking Programs Office for a permit to park that vehicle during the restricted hours described herein.

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Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 80).

Full Breakdown

Section 33-90 draws the boundary of the East Park Street Residential Permit District, running from First and Washington south to Park Street, east to Third Street, south along the alley to Wright Street, and back north to Washington. , Monday through Friday, excluding City holidays, except for vehicles displaying a valid Parking Programs Office permit. 2 limits eligibility to any person whose principal residence sits inside the district and who owns the vehicle, with non-resident property owners allowed one permit solely for inspecting or maintaining their property.

Permit terms run up to three years for owner-occupants and require annual renewal for other residents. 6 sets a five-dollar replacement fee for a lost or stolen permit, with no fee for the initial permit itself. 5 allows a resident to apply for a 24-hour waiver of the permit requirement for up to two special events per year, such as garage sales or estate sales, filed with the Parking Programs Office at least two business days in advance. 7 can be appealed in writing to the Public Works Director, whose decision is final.

Violations & Fines

Parking a vehicle without a displayed permit inside the East Park Street Residential Permit District during the 3:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. weekday restricted hours violates Section 33-90.1. Misusing, altering, or lending a permit or visitor pass to a non-resident violates Section 33-90.10 and can make the holder ineligible for further permits for twelve months in addition to Section 1-21 fines.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can anyone park overnight in the East Park Street district?
No. Section 33-90.1 restricts parking in the East Park Street Residential Permit District between 3:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Monday through Friday to vehicles displaying a valid permit issued by the Parking Programs Office; unpermitted vehicles cannot park there during those hours.
Who qualifies for a residential parking permit in Champaign?
Section 33-90.2 limits permits to people whose principal residence is inside the East Park Street Residential Permit District and who own the vehicle. Non-resident property owners may get one permit solely to inspect or maintain their property.
How do visitors park legally in the permit district?
Each residential address in the district receives six visitor permits per year under Section 33-90.4, each valid for up to seven consecutive days and marked in indelible ink with the dates used, so guests can park lawfully during the restricted hours.

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