Apply for a Parking Facility License

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

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)
• Parking Facility Surface Lot License Checklist(PDF)
• Parking Facility License Ordinance

3. Have your payment ready

Parking Structures

There is a $598 application fee for new parking structure licenses. The fee for renewal applications is $165. Application fees are non-refundable.

Parking Surface Lots

There is a $598 application fee for new parking surface lot licenses. The fee for renewal applications is $165. Application fees are non-refundable.