This how-to guide lays out the steps for renewing a parking freeze permit or exemption certification. All permits and exemptions must be renewed annually by July 1.
Fill out and submit your form
To renew your permit or exemption, you must fill out and submit the online renewal form. Air Pollution Control Commission (APCC) staff may contact you for more information if necessary.
Submit any required documentation
In addition to completing the renewal form, you may need to submit additional required documentation. This might include:
For facilities that have permanently reduced the number of spaces: an up-to-date site plan, including, at a minimum:
- existing conditions
- proposed project
- grading and spot elevations
- location of the facility
- layout of all the spaces
- entry and exit locations, and
- total square footage of the parking area, pursuant to parking freeze regulations.
For facilities that have more reporting requirements under the terms of their permit or exemption certification: any required report. This may include an annual report on monthly parking or electric vehicle charging, which may be completed online using this form.
Keep in Mind
Every holder of a Parking Freeze Permit or Exemption Certification must annually renew said Parking Freeze Permit or Exemption Certification on or before the first day of July by submitting the renewal form as designated by the Commission, as well as any required documentation.
Review your invoice
Starting June 1 each year, APCC staff will transmit an invoice for your parking facility. This invoice is sent to the person who completed the renewal form for the most recent year. If you have not received your renewal invoice, or you believe it may have been sent to someone who is no longer affiliated with the property, please contact us at apcc@boston.gov.
Submit your payment
We have two payment options available:
Pay by check:
You can submit a check to pay for the renewal fee. Please make sure the check lists the permit ID and include the stub at the bottom of your invoice to expedite payment processing. Checks should be mailed to the following address:
Air Pollution Control Commission, Environment Department
1 City Hall Square, Room 709
Boston, MA 02201
Pay online:
You can use a credit card to pay the renewal fee on our online payment platform. In the box labeled "Application Number," please enter the permit number in the format of "APCC" followed by 6 digits, then click "Search". Please review the summary details. If any detail is incorrect, do not pay the fee and contact us at apcc@boston.gov and include the six-digit permit ID.
If you receive the error message "Sorry the license you searched for cannot be paid via this web portal." but you believe that the renewal fee has not been paid, please contact us at apcc@boston.gov and include the six-digit permit ID.
Keep in Mind
You can pay the renewal via check or online. Please note: If you submit an online payment, you will receive a receipt for your records.
Next steps
Once the Commission has received your renewal payment, a completed renewal form and any additional required documentation, we will process and issue the permit or exemption. Please contact our team at apcc@boston.gov with any questions or concerns.
