Apply for a Parking Facility License

Step 1.Check your eligibility

You are eligible if you have a valid driver's license and don't owe money to the City. We're unable to issue you a business license if you don't meet these requirements.

UNSURE IF YOU OWE?

• Check if you owe court fees, property taxes or parking tickets. Call the Treasurer's Office at 616-456-3020
• Check if you owe taxes to the City. Call the Income Tax Department at 616-456-3415

Step 2.Gather your information

Before getting started, make sure you have everything you need.

To apply for your license you will need to have the things listed below.

• Contact information for the manager or person in charge of operations
• Contact information for individual in charge of accounting
• Your business federal ID number and sales tax license number
• A document with declared parking rates to attach to your application
• Photo(s) of public entrance sign(s) to attach to your application

Have questions? Give us a call at the number listed in the Contact Us section of this page. There are many things that you need to do to apply for the license. What you need depends on what type of facility you have. Here are some resources to help:

• Parking Facility Structure License Checklist(PDF, 178KB)
• Parking Facility Surface Lot License Checklist(PDF, 179KB)
• Parking Facility License Ordinance

Step 3.Have your payment ready

Parking Structures

There is a $580 application fee for new parking structure licenses. The fee for renewal applications is $160. Application fees are non-refundable.

Parking Surface Lots

There is a $580 application fee for new parking surface lot licenses. The fee for renewal applications is $160. Application fees are non-refundable.

Step 4.Complete the online application

We use a third party system called Citizen Access for business license applications. If this is your first time using this system, it's a good idea to learn How to Create a Citizen Access Account.

Your application might take some time. That's why we recommend that you gather all the required information first.

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Step 5.We’ll review your application

It takes us 5-10 business days to process applications. Keep in mind that it may take longer to process your application if we find that you need to make changes. We'll call or email you to let you know that your license and vehicle decals are ready. You can either pick them up from the office or we'll mail it to you. Your license is valid through the season. 

Make sure to keep a copy of your license is prominently displayed.

Step 6.Renew your license

All licenses are good for one year from when they are issued. Make sure to note your expiration date so you renew your license on time next year.

Step 1.Check your eligibility

You are eligible if you have a valid driver's license and don't owe money to the City. We're unable to issue you a business license if you don't meet these requirements.

UNSURE IF YOU OWE?

• Check if you owe court fees, property taxes or parking tickets. Call the Treasurer's Office at 616-456-3020
• Check if you owe taxes to the City. Call the Income Tax Department at 616-456-3415

Step 2.Gather your information

Before getting started, make sure you have everything you need.

To apply for your license you will need to have the things listed below.

• Contact information for the manager or person in charge of operations
• Contact information for individual in charge of accounting
• Your business federal ID number and sales tax license number
• A document with declared parking rates to attach to your application
• Photo(s) of public entrance sign(s) to attach to your application

Have questions? Give us a call at the number listed in the Contact Us section of this page. There are many things that you need to do to apply for the license. What you need depends on what type of facility you have. Here are some resources to help:

• Parking Facility Structure License Checklist(PDF, 178KB)
• Parking Facility Surface Lot License Checklist(PDF, 179KB)
• Parking Facility License Ordinance

Step 3.Have your payment ready

PARKING STRUCTURES

There is a $580 application fee for new parking structure licenses. The fee for renewal applications is $160. Application fees are non-refundable.

PARKING SURFACE LOTS

There is a $580 application fee for new parking surface lot licenses. The fee for renewal applications is $160. Application fees are non-refundable.

Here's a look at our accepted payment methods:

MAILED PAYMENTS

• Check
• Money order

IN PERSON PAYMENTS

• Cash
• Check
• Money order
• Credit or debit cards (Visa, Discover, or MasterCard)

Step 4.Download the application

Fill out the PDF application and return it to us by mail or in person.

Download Application in English

Step 5.Mail or drop off your completed application

Make sure you have the appropriate payment ready. Refer to step 3 for accepted payment methods.

Step 6.We’ll review your application

It takes us 5-10 business days to process applications. Keep in mind that it may take longer to process your application if we find that you need to make changes. We'll call or email you to let you know that your license and vehicle decals are ready. You can either pick them up from the office or we'll mail it to you. Your license is valid through the season. 

Make sure to keep a copy of your license prominently displayed.

Step 7.Renew your license

All licenses are good for one year from when they are issued. Make sure to note your expiration date so you renew your license on time next year.

Step 1.Make sure we're open

Our office hours are 8 AM - 5 PM, Monday through Friday. We are out of the office on public holidays.

Step 2.Call us for instructions

You can find our number in the Contact Us section of this page. We'll get you all the information you need to apply for your business license.

Step 1.Check your eligibility

You are eligible if you have a valid driver's license and don't owe money to the City. We're unable to issue you a business license if you don't meet these requirements.

UNSURE IF YOU OWE?

• Check if you owe court fees, property taxes or parking tickets. Call the Treasurer's Office at 616-456-3020
• Check if you owe taxes to the City. Call the Income Tax Department at 616-456-3415

Step 2.Gather your information

Before getting started, make sure you have everything you need.

To apply for your license you will need to have the things listed below.

• Contact information for the manager or person in charge of operations
• Contact information for individual in charge of accounting
• Your business federal ID number and sales tax license number
• A document with declared parking rates to attach to your application
• Photo(s) of public entrance sign(s) to attach to your application

Have questions? Give us a call at the number listed in the Contact Us section of this page. There are many things that you need to do to apply for the license. What you need depends on what type of facility you have. Here are some resources to help:

• Parking Facility Structure License Checklist(PDF, 178KB)
• Parking Facility Surface Lot License Checklist(PDF, 179KB)
• Parking Facility License Ordinance

Step 3.Have your payment ready

Here's a look at our accepted payment methods:

PARKING STRUCTURES

There is a $580 application fee for new parking structure licenses. The fee for renewal applications is $160. Application fees are non-refundable.

PARKING SURFACE LOTS

There is a $580 application fee for new parking surface lot licenses. The fee for renewal applications is $160. Application fees are non-refundable.

IN PERSON PAYMENTS

• Cash
• Check
• Money order
• Credit or debit cards (Visa, Discover, or MasterCard)

Step 4.Visit our office

Come to our office located at the address listed in the Contact Us section of this page. We'll provide you with an application to complete.

Step 5.We’ll review your application

It takes us 5-10 business days to process applications. Keep in mind that it may take longer to process your application if we find that you need to make changes. We'll call or email you to let you know that your license and vehicle decals are ready. You can either pick them up from the office or we'll mail it to you. Your license is valid through the season. 

Make sure to keep a copy of your license prominently displayed.

Step 6.Renew your license

All licenses are good for one year from when they are issued. Make sure to note your expiration date so you renew your license on time next year.