RPP is one of the biggest reasons a space that looks open can still be risky in DC. This guide explains how the program works and how visitors should think about permit-heavy neighborhoods.
DC DMV says RPP lets eligible DC-registered vehicles park without restriction in the permit area of the vehicle’s registered address, while non-permit vehicles may be limited by posted two-hour restrictions on RPP blocks.
DC DMV notes that your street must be zoned for RPP and that signs on the block show the two-hour restriction for non-permitted vehicles. A ward or zone alone does not automatically make every nearby block valid for your vehicle.
ParkDC Permits is the online system for guest, contractor, home health aide, and institutional parking permits on eligible RPP blocks. Visitors should work through the resident/permit process rather than assuming a residential block is safe.
RPP eligibility, RPP zones, registration sticker notes, and fees
Official source →Online visitor, contractor, home health aide, and institutional permits
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