Parking District

Harrison West Parking Permit District

Last updated 25May2025

Where there is posted parking restriction in your area, all vehicles parked on-street are required to have a valid HW parking permit to park longer than three hours. Those vehicles parked on-street longer than three (3) hours without a valid permit will be issued a citation.

There are multiple ways to apply for a permit, including:
  1. By Web: Visit Permit Parking Portal
    This will be the quickest and easiest way to obtain your permit(s).
  2. In-Person: Parking Services
    2700 Impound Lot Road
    Columbus, Ohio 43207
  3. By Mail: Parking Services
    Attn: Permit Parking Permit Zone HW
    2700 Impound Lot Road
    Columbus, Ohio 43207
Please allow up to ten (10) business days to process your permit request.
If you have questions, please email parkingservices@columbus.gov

Permit Information

Eligibility:
Any resident that lives at an eligible HW Permit Zone address and can provide proof of residency are eligible for one (1) parking permit per licensed driver. Proof of residency consists of:
  • Valid government-issued photo ID (driver’s license)
  • One of the following (address must match address where the applicant is requesting permits):
    • Current lease signed by the landlord and tenant;
    • Mortgage statement or property tax bill; or
    • Electric, gas, landline telephone, or water bill dated within the past 30 days.
Please have these documents available when you apply online, in person, or by mail.
Please Note: Applicants are required to pay all outstanding parking tickets before obtaining a permit.
Fees:
  • Resident permit: $25 per permit, per year.
  • Resident guest permit: $25 per address, per year. A maximum of 300 one-day (24 hour) guest passes are also available for $3.00 each.
  • Applicants that meet specific income guidelines are eligible for discounted residential permits for $10 each. To be eligible, an applicant must meet one (1) of the following requirements and provide a letter of participation or proof of receiving benefits from the issuing program:
    • Social Security Benefits
    • Ohio Food Assistance Program
    • Ohio Medicaid
    • Low Income Energy Assistance (LIHEAP)
    • Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)
    • Ohio Works First (OWF)
    • Public housing benefits
    The applicant is required to provide proof of participation upon permit renewal to verify the applicant still meets specific income guidelines.
On-Street Restriction: 3-hour public parking is permitted daily 8 am to 10 pm. An auto with HW permit is exempt from the 3-hour time limit. There is no overnight parking restriction.

Online Application Process:
Prior to applying for your permit, we recommend watching the Helpful How To Permit Video that provides step-by-step instructions on applying for your permits. The video can be found at parkcolumbus.com.
Please have electronic copies of your government-issued photo ID (driver’s license) and proof of residency. You can either scan these documents or take a picture and have them ready to upload.
Applying online will be the quickest and easiest way to obtain permits. Go to Permit Parking Portal. If you are new to permit parking, click on Request a Permit. Enter your address and hit Continue. You will enter the required information and start the application process. If you receive a message stating that your address is not eligible, please contact Parking Services at parkingservices@columbus.gov.
If you currently have a C permit, we will update your account and existing permits to reflect HW permit zone. Please log into your existing account prior to November 4th and verify that your account and permits have been updated. The changes will take place after October 1st.Virtual Permitting:
Your permit(s) is linked to your vehicle’s license plate number or your guests’ license plate number. Enforcement staff will use license plate recognition (LPR) technology to easily enforce those permitted to park on the street. You will not receive a physical permit sticker or guest hangtag.

Guest Permits:

A guest permit provides access for one guest to park on-street for an unlimited amount of time. You will need to log into your online account (Permit Parking Portal). Click on the guest permit and add the license plate of your guest. If the plate is already added to your favorites, de-select the current active plate and select the plate you wish to be active. Once complete, select Update Permit. You can change the plate associated with your guest permit at any time, but only one (1) plate can be active on the permit at a time.

24 Hour Guest Passes:

Guest passes are purchased through the online customer portal. After you have logged into your online account, select Request a New Permit from your Permit Dashboard. If you have purchased a guest permit, you will be able to choose 24-hour Guest Pass from the drop-down. Click on Request Permit. These passes can be purchased up to seven (7) days in advance and will require your guest’s license plate number and the date and start time your guest will be arriving.

If you do not have access to a computer or internet but have obtained a guest permit, you may call the guest permit call-in phone line at 614.645.7903. This is a voicemail system that is monitored each business day. When calling, be prepared to provide: the name of the permit holder, address, and account number; the state and license plate of guest; and the date and time you would like the guest permit activated. If you do not know your account number, please call our main line at 614.645.6400 during normal business hours (10 am 5 pm) Monday through Friday.

For answers to frequently asked questions – click here.
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