The Flex Parking Permit Application is the City and County of Denver form for requesting a Flex Parking Permit (FPP), a virtual annual permit issued by the Department of Transportation & Infrastructure (DOTI) under the Residential Parking Permit Program. It is one of the Denver permit applications for residents of blocks with posted parking time limits, and the permit is intended for residential guests, service providers or additional residents' vehicles. On FillingPDF you can fill out the form online and download or print the completed PDF; the original is published by the city at the official URL, and the application is sent to DOTI through the channels described below.
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What is Flex Parking Permit Application – Denver, CO?
The Flex Parking Permit Application is the form for requesting a Flex Parking Permit (FPP) by mail from the Denver Department of Transportation & Infrastructure (DOTI), a virtual annual permit linked to a license plate that exempts a vehicle from posted on-street time limits.
DOTI issues the permit under the authority of the Denver City Charter, Article VII, and DRMC Sec. 54-492. The form is part of the Residential Parking Permit Program and is handled by the DOTI Curbside & Parking Permit Office.
The FPP is virtual. Enforcement is carried out with license plate readers, so the plate entered by the permit holder serves as the permit, you do not receive a physical permit, and the plate can be updated as needed. The permit exempts a vehicle from the posted parking time limits only in the block or area where it was issued. It does not guarantee a parking space or give privileges at another location.
The FPP is different from the Vehicle-Specific Parking Permit (VSPP), which is assigned to one vehicle's license plate. A VSPP does not come with an FPP: the FPP is a separate permit that needs its own application and its own fee.
The form has a residential address, an applicant block, contact details and a sworn statement signed by the applicant, followed by the permit conditions of use printed in the same document.
Who needs to file Flex Parking Permit Application – Denver, CO?
Residents who live at an eligible address in a Denver Residential Parking Permit zone, meaning an address on a street with parking time limits or "No Parking, Permit Excepted" restrictions, may apply for an FPP. The city describes the FPP as meant for residential guests, service providers or additional residents' vehicles.
Conditions from the form and the city's Residential Parking Permit page:
- Only one FPP is allowed per eligible address, and only one residential property can be permitted at a time.
- Property owners who do not reside at the address are not eligible. Second homeowners may be eligible for a Flex Parking Permit only.
- Accessory dwelling units may be eligible if the unit has a separate address.
- Large multi-unit buildings in some zoning districts, and addresses with off-street parking exemptions or reductions, may be ineligible.
- Unpaid or unresolved parking citations are grounds for denial.
- The permit cannot be used on storage containers, food trucks, boats, trailers, RVs or campers, and cannot be issued to vehicles over 22 feet.
The applicant signs a statement that they are the person named and live at the address in the City and County of Denver. The form has no signature block for a representative.
When to file Flex Parking Permit Application – Denver, CO
The form sets no fixed filing date. An FPP is issued on an annual basis, so you apply when you need the permit and again for each yearly period; the sworn statement on the form refers to a permit renewal request. Allow up to six weeks for permit processing; the form says that applying online helps expedite the process. The city's page adds that fees for these permits are paid annually and may be prorated to the nearest full month, and that permits are revocable and non-refundable. Clear any unpaid parking citations before applying, because they can be grounds for denial.
Documents you need
- A copy of a valid Colorado driver license or identification card that displays the applicant's name and the address where the permit is requested; required for a mailed application.
- ONE proof-of-residence document showing the applicant's name and address, dated within the last 30 days: a utility bill, T.V. or internet bill, cell phone bill, or property tax document.
- As an alternative proof of residence: a current auto, renters or homeowners' insurance statement showing an active policy date.
- As an alternative proof of residence: a fully executed lease signed and dated by all parties within the last 90 days.
- Medical and financial documents are not accepted as proof of residence.
- Payment of the annual administrative fee by check or money order made out to 'Manager of Finance'.
How to fill out Flex Parking Permit Application – Denver, CO
Read the conditions of use
Review the Flex Parking Permit Conditions of Use printed on the form before you apply. The sworn statement you sign says you have read, understand and agree to abide by them.
Enter your residential address
In Residential Address, write the street number, street name, unit and zip code of the address where the permit is requested. It must match the address on your Colorado driver license or ID.
Add a different mailing address
Fill in Mailing address only if it differs from your residential address; otherwise leave it blank.
Enter your applicant details
Under Applicant, write your first name, last name, driver license number, state and expiration date, printing legibly.
Give your phone number and email
Enter your telephone number in Telephone # and your email address in Email so the Curbside & Parking Permit Office can reach you.
Sign and date the sworn statement
Read the statement that the information is correct, that you are the person named and reside at the address in the City and County of Denver. Sign beside Applicant Signature and enter the Date.
Gather your ID, proof and payment
Prepare a copy of your Colorado driver license or ID, one eligible proof-of-residence document and a check or money order payable to 'Manager of Finance'.
Review and download the completed PDF
Check the address, name and license details, then download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF and assemble the package described under How to submit.
How to submit Flex Parking Permit Application – Denver, CO
You can apply online or by mail.
- Online: go to Denvergov.org/rpp, click Apply Now, then Sign Up or Log In and follow the prompts. The form says online submission helps expedite the permit.
- By mail: send the signed application, a copy of your Colorado driver license or identification card, one proof-of-residence document and payment to: DOTI Curbside & Parking Permit Office, 201 W. Colfax Ave. Dept. 610, Denver, CO 80202.
A $-free amount is not printed here: an annual administrative fee applies, paid by check or money order made out to "Manager of Finance". Ask the city for the current amount through the Residential Parking Permit page at Denvergov.org/rpp or the office email, [email protected]. Unpaid citations can be paid at Denvergov.org/parking. FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the channels above.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Sending a medical or financial document as proof of residence; the form says these are not accepted.
- Using a proof-of-residence document dated more than 30 days ago, or a lease that is not signed and dated by all parties within the last 90 days.
- Mailing a driver license or ID copy that does not display both the applicant's name and the address where the permit is requested.
- Making the check or money order out to a name other than 'Manager of Finance'.
- Applying while parking citations remain unpaid or unresolved; the form lists them as grounds for denial.
- Requesting a second FPP for an address that already has one; only one is allowed per eligible address.
- Expecting the permit to work at parking meters, pay stations, loading zones or areas signed No Parking Any Time or Street Sweeping; it is not valid there.
- Mailing the application unsigned or without the date beside the applicant signature.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Flex Parking Permit in Denver?
A Flex Parking Permit (FPP) is a virtual annual permit linked to a license plate chosen by the permit holder. It exempts the vehicle from posted on-street parking time limits in the area where it was issued, but it does not guarantee a parking space.
Do I get a physical permit or hangtag?
No. The license plate you enter serves as the permit, and enforcement uses license plate readers. You can update the plate as needed; the city says the FPP is managed through your online permit portal and hangtag placards are no longer issued.
How many Flex Parking Permits can one address have?
One. The form allows only one FPP per eligible address, and the city's page says only one may be active per household. Permit holders who violate the conditions risk citations or revocation of all permits issued to the household.
What documents do I need to apply by mail?
A copy of a valid Colorado driver license or ID showing your name and the permit address, plus one proof of residence dated within the last 30 days, or a lease signed within the last 90 days. Medical and financial documents are not accepted.
Where do I mail the Flex Parking Permit Application?
Mail it to DOTI Curbside & Parking Permit Office, 201 W. Colfax Ave. Dept. 610, Denver, CO 80202, with your documents and a check or money order payable to 'Manager of Finance'. You can also apply online at Denvergov.org/rpp.
How long does a Flex Parking Permit take to process?
The form says to allow up to six weeks for permit processing. It adds that submitting the application online helps expedite the process compared with mailing the paper form.
Where is a Flex Parking Permit not valid?
It is not valid at parking meters, pay stations, loading zones, or areas signed No Parking Any Time or Street Sweeping. It also does not exempt a vehicle from the 72-hour same-space rule in DRMC Sec. 54-465.
Can I fill out the Flex Parking Permit Application online on FillingPDF?
You can fill out the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF is an independent service: it does not submit the application or issue the permit, so you still apply to DOTI by mail or through the city's online portal.
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