Detailed permit requirements, fees, and local rules for major US cities. Select your city for a dedicated guide.
Permit required for driveway AND street. 7-day limit (extendable). LADOT issues permits. ~$86–$120 fee. HOA rules common in suburbs.
Full Guide →No city permit for private property. Street placement needs ROW permit. No explicit duration limit on driveway. Deed restrictions common in suburbs.
Full Guide →CDOT permit required for street. Private property generally no permit needed. 7-day street limit. ~$50–$75 fee. Suburbs have own rules.
Full Guide →Denver Public Works ROW permit for street. No driveway permit for short-term. $60 base fee. 7-day street limit. Growing HOA presence in suburbs.
Full Guide →City encroachment permit for street. No driveway permit for short-term. ~$75 fee. 30-day private property guideline. Suburbs highly HOA-governed.
Full Guide →SDOT Street Use permit required. 30-day street duration. ~$80–$150 fee. Active code enforcement. 4-week private property threshold.
Full Guide →Encroachment permit for street. Private property generally permissive. 14-day street limit. ~$50–$100 fee. HOA density high in suburbs.
Full Guide →Metro Public Works ROW permit for street. No driveway permit for short-term. ~$50 fee. 30-day private guideline. More permissive than most large cities.
Full Guide →CDOT encroachment permit for street. Private property generally permissive. ~$65 fee. 7-day street limit. Suburbs have growing HOA presence.
Full Guide →PBOT street use permit required. ~$73 base fee. Actively enforced. Private property: verify for placements over 14 days. Dense urban core limits driveway options.
Full Guide →| City | Permit Dept. | Approx. Fee | Duration | Lead Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | LADOT | ~$86–$120 | 7 days + 1 extension | 48–72 hrs |
| Chicago, IL | CDOT | ~$50–$75 | 7 days | 48 hrs |
| New York City, NY | NYC DOT | ~$35+ | 7 days | 72 hrs |
| Houston, TX | Houston Public Works | Varies | Varies | 48 hrs |
| Seattle, WA | SDOT | ~$80–$150 | 30 days | 48 hrs |
| Denver, CO | Denver Public Works | ~$60 | 7 days | 24–48 hrs |
| Atlanta, GA | Atlanta Public Works | ~$75 | 7 days | 48 hrs |
| Phoenix, AZ | Phoenix Street Transportation | ~$50–$100 | 14 days | 24 hrs |
| Portland, OR | PBOT | ~$73 base | 7–30 days | 48 hrs |
| Nashville, TN | Metro Public Works | ~$50 | 7 days | 24–48 hrs |
| Charlotte, NC | CDOT | ~$65 | 7 days | 48 hrs |
| Minneapolis, MN | Minneapolis Public Works | ~$70 | 7 days | 48 hrs |