Arlington's Select Board voted to suspend parking meters in Arlington indefinitely. The Town is also exploring touchless payment options (a mobile app) and will announce when meters are back in effect.

Arlington is a densely populated municipality and it is important for residents and visitors to understand its parking laws and regulations. The information on has been compiled to assist you in understanding these laws and to help you find where you may park your car.



Parking Tickets

Pay a Parking Ticket

Appeal a Parking Ticket

No Overnight Parking

According to Traffic Rules and Orders Article V, Section 14, overnight parking is prohibited on any public street in Arlington for a period of more than 1 hour between

1 a.m. – 7 a.m. The Town recognizes there are a few circumstances where a resident may need an overnight parking waiver. Learn more and request one at arlingtonma.gov/overnightparking.

Where to Park

Arlington has two municipal lots and metered parking in Arlington Center. On-street parking is also available. View the Interactive map for these options. Download PDF: 8.5x11 • 11x17 (1.15 MB)

Information on metered parking.



Monthly Municipal Parking Lot Permit Application

Handicapped placard (HP) Parking

Endorsed by Town Meeting and approved by the Select Board in 2016, 27 HP spaces were added in Arlington's three business districts, to a total of 50 HP spaces. Residents can also request a handicap parking sign in front of their home.

Snow Emergency/Parking Ban Declarations

During a Snow Emergency a parking ban is put in place on all streets, included permitted spots. Individuals who impede the snow removal operations during a snow emergency are subject to ticketing and towing. Parking is allowed in the Russell Common lot (on Chestnut Street). Cars must be moved within 1 hour after a ban has been lifted. Residents can also petition for HP spot in front of their home.



Even when snow emergencies/parking bans are lifted, cars are not to obstruct roadways in accordance to Traffic Rules and Orders, Article V Parking, Section 1 (e), which prohibits the parking of a vehicle “upon any roadway where the parking of a vehicle will not leave a clear and unobstructed lane at least ten (10) feet wide for passing traffic.” Not all streets can accommodate parking within this rule when snow accumulates. Parked cars violating this rule will be subject to ticketing and towing. Please be cognizant of where you park your car at all times.

Additional Parking Policy Information

Traffic Rules & Orders, Parking

Select Board Parking Policies and Regulations

Police Department's Traffics/Parking Unit

More Parking FAQs May Be Viewed Below