This permit is for service vehicles such as plumbing, electrician, utility, pest control, HVAC, etc. to park while doing work in both residential neighborhoods and the downtown business district. The definition of essential vehicle is one that the business normally requires to be on-site due to bulk of items being used in the professional service and/or the need for repeated trips for tools, parts, equipment, machines, etc. to and from the vehicle. The permit fee is $25 per month or $150 per year / per vehicle and is good in the Residential Permit Parking Zones and the downtown business district.

Please apply via email at parking@townofchapelhill.org and allow 2-3 business days for processing.