The Monthly Parking Application (First Street Garage), printed on the PDF as the First Street Garage Parking Application, is the City of Cambridge form that residents use to apply for monthly parking at the City's First Street Garage, which Republic Parking System operates. It is not a Cambridge parking permit for on-street parking: to qualify you must already hold a valid Resident Parking Permit and have paid all outstanding parking tickets. On this page you can fill out the form online on FillingPDF and download or print the completed PDF; the form and the rules are published by the City of Cambridge, and the application goes to the Department of Transportation.
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What is Monthly Parking Application (First Street Garage) – Cambridge, MA?
The First Street Garage Parking Application is the City of Cambridge form that Cambridge residents complete to apply for monthly parking at the City-owned First Street Garage in East Cambridge, which is operated by Republic Parking System.
The PDF has two parts. Page 1 gives the application instructions: the qualifications, the fees and the garage rules. Page 2 is the application itself, with an Applicant Information block, an optional billing address, Vehicle Information, an Agreements section and a signature line.
Signing the form means you accept the agreements printed on it. Among them: monthly parking is non-transferable; any partial use of parking privileges makes the holder liable for the fees for the entire month; cancelling is the monthly parker's responsibility; and all payments are non-refundable. The agreement is not a lease and creates no bailment. It grants a personal license to park at the holder's own risk, and the City is not responsible for loss or damage to the vehicle or its contents.
The form covers one vehicle per household. It is a different document from the Resident Parking Permit, which you must already have, and it does not cover the garage's hourly, night or weekend rates.
Who needs to file Monthly Parking Application (First Street Garage) – Cambridge, MA?
Cambridge residents who want reduced-fee monthly parking at the First Street Garage use this application. The form sets two qualifications:
- You must have a valid Resident Parking Permit.
- You must pay all outstanding parking tickets.
Other conditions printed on the form:
- The limit is one vehicle per household.
- Your vehicle must have a valid, up-to-date inspection sticker, registration and parking permit.
- The vehicle must be in safe condition and not a hazard to other garage users, for example no leaking fluids and able to be driven.
If you do not meet the qualifications, the form gives no other route to monthly parking, so resolve the permit or the tickets first. Because the agreement says monthly parking is non-transferable, the privilege cannot be passed to someone else. The form names no representative or third party who may sign for the applicant; the applicant signs and dates it.
When to file Monthly Parking Application (First Street Garage) – Cambridge, MA
Submit the application when you want to start monthly parking at the First Street Garage and already meet both qualifications: a valid Resident Parking Permit and no outstanding parking tickets. The form prints no application deadline and no processing time.
After you are approved, timing rules apply to the parking itself. The monthly payment is due before the first of the month, according to the instructions on page 1, and the agreement on page 2 says month-to-month payments are due by the first business day of each month. Late or missed payment disables your access card, and you then owe the daily maximum rate for each day your vehicle is parked in the garage after the first of the month.
A vehicle may not stay in the garage for more than one week without exiting. For a longer stay, send the Department of Transportation a written request with the reason, the duration and emergency contact information.
How to fill out Monthly Parking Application (First Street Garage) – Cambridge, MA
Confirm you qualify first
Read page 1: you need a valid Resident Parking Permit and no outstanding parking tickets. Review the fees and the rules before you fill out page 2.
Enter your name and address
Under Applicant Information, enter your First Name, Last Name, Street Address, Apt/Unit and Zip Code.
Add phone and email
Enter your Phone number and Email Address in the same Applicant Information block.
Give a billing address if different
Under Billing Address (if different from above), complete Street Address, Apt/Unit, City, State and Zip Code. Leave it blank if it matches your home address.
Describe your vehicle
Under Vehicle Information, enter Vehicle Make, Model, Year, Color, License Plate Number and State. Only one vehicle per household is allowed.
Read the agreements
Read the Agreements section, including non-transferable parking, whole-month fees for partial use, non-refundable payments and the release of the City. Signing confirms you read and understand all conditions.
Sign and date the application
Enter your signature and the date on the Signature and Date lines at the bottom of page 2.
Review and download the completed PDF
Check names, address and plate number for accuracy, then download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF and deliver it as described under How to submit.
How to submit Monthly Parking Application (First Street Garage) – Cambridge, MA
The form gives two ways to deliver the completed application: by mail or in person at the City of Cambridge Department of Transportation.
- By mail: City of Cambridge Department of Transportation, 344 Broadway, Cambridge 02139.
- In person: bring the application to the same address, 344 Broadway, Cambridge 02139 (the Brooke McKenna Annex Building).
Page 2 is the application to return. The form names no portal, fax or other channel. Questions go to the Department of Transportation at [email protected] or 617-349-4700 (voice, or 711 by relay). The garage office is reachable at 617-349-4754, according to the City's parking page.
Fees apply: a one-time access card fee, a replacement card fee, and a monthly fee that differs between May through November and December through April. The amounts are printed on page 1 of the form; confirm them with the Department of Transportation. The agreement also refers to a returned check fee for payments made by check. A request to leave a vehicle in the garage longer than one week is made separately, in writing, to the Department of Transportation.
FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the channels above.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Applying without a valid Resident Parking Permit, which the form lists as a qualification.
- Applying while parking tickets remain unpaid; the form requires you to pay all outstanding parking tickets.
- Listing more than one vehicle for a household; the limit is one vehicle per household.
- Paying the monthly fee late, which disables your access card and makes you owe the daily maximum rate for each day parked after the first of the month.
- Leaving a vehicle in the garage more than one week without exiting and without a written request approved by the Department of Transportation.
- Assuming parking stops being billed when you stop using it; cancellation is the monthly parker's responsibility, partial use is billed for the whole month and payments are non-refundable.
- Parking a vehicle without a valid, up-to-date inspection sticker, registration or parking permit, which can lead to it being treated as abandoned and towed at your expense.
- Submitting the form unsigned or undated; the signature acknowledges the agreements on the form.
Frequently asked questions
What is the First Street Garage Parking Application?
It is the City of Cambridge form for residents who want monthly parking at the City-owned First Street Garage, operated by Republic Parking System. Page 1 gives qualifications, fees and rules; page 2 is the application with your contact, vehicle and signature.
Is this the same as a Cambridge parking permit?
No. This application is for monthly parking in the First Street Garage. You must already have a valid Resident Parking Permit, the on-street permit, before you qualify, and you must also have paid all outstanding parking tickets.
Who can apply for monthly parking at the First Street Garage?
Cambridge residents who have a valid Resident Parking Permit and have paid all outstanding parking tickets. The form limits monthly parking to one vehicle per household, and the parking privilege is non-transferable.
Where do I send the First Street Garage application?
Mail it or bring it in person to the City of Cambridge Department of Transportation, 344 Broadway, Cambridge 02139. The form names no other channel. For questions, email [email protected] or call 617-349-4700.
Is there a fee for monthly parking at First Street Garage?
Yes. The form lists a one-time access card fee, a replacement card fee and a monthly fee that is different from May through November than from December through April. Check page 1 of the form or the Department of Transportation for the current amounts.
What happens if I pay my monthly parking late?
Your access card is disabled. You are then responsible for paying the daily maximum rate for each day your vehicle is parked in the garage after the first of the month. The monthly payment is due before the first of the month.
Can I leave my car in the garage for more than a week?
Not without approval. Vehicles may not stay more than one week without exiting. The Department of Transportation considers written requests that give the reason, the duration and emergency contact information.
Can I fill out the First Street Garage application online?
Yes. You can fill out the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF is an independent service and does not file the application; you deliver it to the Department of Transportation by mail or in person.
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