With a strong El Niño forecast for the upcoming winter, the City is taking steps to prepare. Learn what to expect this storm season and the actions the City is taking to help keep the Palo Alto community ready.Join City staff for a Community Open House at Fire Station 3 on October 29 at 5:30 p.m. to learn how you can prepare your home and family.
IMPORTANT: Residential parking permits for the Downtown, Evergreen Park-Mayfield, Southgate, and Old Palo Alto districts will be available for purchase starting Monday, July 6, 2026. Please click on your specific parking district below for more details.
Residential preferential parking (RPP) programs and districts are intended to restore and enhance the quality of life in residential neighborhoods by reducing the impact of parking associated with nearby businesses and institutional uses. The City of Palo Alto currently has 6 RPP districts in operation.
Click the buttons below for more information about each RPP district and to purchase a permit.