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 Permits, Licenses and Rail/Bus Passes and Tokens

Parking Permits

  • Annual Parking Permits
    The Finance Department issues yearly parking 
    permits for $45 per year for the first year and $35
    upon renewal. Annual parking permits are issued 
    to Downtown Alhambra business owners and
    employees. Employees must bring business
    letterhead and a business license number to
    obtain a permit. For more information call
    (626) 570-5020.
     
  • Temporary Overnight Parking Permits are available
    for purchase through the "Parking Permit Dispenser"
    installed in the front lobby of the Alhambra Police
    Department, 211 South First Street. For more
    information about overnight parking restrictions,
    including RV parking, click here.

Permit Parking Locations
Permitted vehicles must be parked in designated "Permit Parking" locations with the permit placed on the rear view mirror or dashboard in plain view from the front window. Permit parking hours are 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., Monday-Friday. Overnight parking is not allowed in City parking lots. Parking permits do not exempt drivers from violation of the Alhambra Municipal Code or the California Vehicle Code. Designated lots are:

    • Lot  # 1 - 103 N. Chapel Ave.
    • Lot  #3 - 80 S. First
    • Lot  # 10 - 15 N. Fourth St.                             Map of Permit Parking Locations
    • Lot  #11 - 28 N. Third St.
    • Los # 22 & 23 - 25 N. Second St.
       
  • Daytime Parking Permit Fee Schedule:

JANUARY
FEBRUARY
MARCH
APRIL
MAY
JUNE

$84
$70
$56
$42
$28
$14

JULY
AUGUST
SEPTEMBER
OCTOBER
NOVEMBER
DECEMBER

  • For Permits Purchased the Last 10 Days of the Month, Use the Following Rate Schedule:

JANUARY
FEBRUARY
MARCH
APRIL
MAY
JUNE

$77
$63
$49
$35
$21
$7

JULY
AUGUST
SEPTEMBER
OCTOBER
NOVEMBER
DECEMBER

Downtown Parking Structures & Parking Lots

(Map of Downtown Parking Lots)
The City of Alhambra offers time-restricted parking in most city-owned lots from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday (generally in two to three hour limits). The following is a list of city-owned lots describing lot-specific parking limitations:

  • Renaissance Parking Structure (800 spaces) - Public parking - no time limit; permit parking
     
  • First Street Parking Structure (282 spaces) 4-hour limit - Mon. thru Sat., 9 a.m.-6 p.m.;
    Unlimited day after 6 p.m. and Sunday; Permit parking on top levels - no limit/no closed times; No public parking, 4 a.m.- 6 a.m. / 7 days
     
  • First Street Parking Northeast Lot (59 spaces) - Free valet parking, daily Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; Paid valet parking, evenings/weekends-Fri/Sat./Sun., 3 p.m.-11 p.m.
     
  • Second Street Parking Lot behind Rick's (65 spaces) - Public parking, 2-hour limit, 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Unlimited day after 9 p.m. and Sunday
     
  • Second Street Parking Lot behind Pedrini's (34 spaces) - Public parking, 2-hour limit, 9 a.m.-9 p.m., except Sundays; Unlimited Day after 9 p.m. and Sunday
     
  • Second Street Parking Northeast Lot (59 spaces) - Public parking, 2 hours - 9 a.m.-6 p.m., except Sundays; Unlimited day after 6 p.m. and Sunday
     
  • Third Street Parking Northeast Lot  (48 spaces) - Free parking, 2 hours, No time limit; Permit parking, Mon.-Fri.-No time limit
      
  • New Century Insurance (Private Lot) - Public Parking, Thurs, Fri., 6 p.m.-12 a.m.; Public parking all day Saturday and Sunday; Private valet use, Thurs., Fri., and Sat. evenings

Licenses

  • Business License
    The City of Alhambra requires a business license for all businesses (including rentals) located within the City and for contractors doing business in Alhambra. The Business License Application Form is available online and may be filled out and submitted by mail or in person to the Finance Department. Once your business license application is submitted, it will be reviewed and assigned a license number. Once all approvals have been made, a Business License Tax Certificate will be issued. Most business licenses are issued for a 12-month period, to be renewed each year within 30 days of expiration to avoid penalties and interest charges. For more detailed information about what is required start up a new business, contact the Finance Department at (626) 570-5020 or refer to: Starting a Business in Alhambra.
     
  • Dog License - Renewed Annually
    The City of Alhambra processes requests for animal licenses handled by the County of Los Angeles Animal Care and Control Division for dogs four months and older.  The owner must come to the Finance Department Customer Service counter for processing and payment of fees. The fee is $30 per year for a non-spayed or non-neutered animal and $15 per year with a Certificate of Sterilization. If the pet owner is a senior citizen (60 years or older), the fee is $7.50 with proof of sterilization and owner's age (i.e. driver's license). While senior citizens are required to pay the fee, it is possible to qualify for a refund upon approval of the Revenue Manager. All new animal licenses expire one-year from the date of issue. A $20 penalty fee is charged for failure to license a dog or cat when the license lapses beyond the expiration date or the pet was not previously licensed as required by law.

METRO Rail/Bus Passes & Tokens

  • The City of Alhambra Finance Department sells Metro bus and rail tokens at its main customer service counter. Each bag contains ten tokens at a cost of $12.50. 
     
    The City of Alhambra provides a subsidy program for MTA bus passes that are available to qualifying low-income Alhambra residents. The following chart provides subsidized bus pass fare information for low-income, seniors/disabled, and students (kindergarten-12th grade and college/vocational students). Passes are sold from the 25th of the month to the 10th of the following month. To qualify, the resident must provide proof of Alhambra residency and eligibility (i.e., valid school I.D. for students, proof of age for senior citizens age 65 or older, Medi-Cal card, SSI, I.H.S.S., ATD, General Relief, AFDC or current tax return). Once the resident qualifies for the program, a photo identification card is issued. The card is the resident's proof of qualification in the program and must be presented each month when purchasing the monthly pass. A yellow card is given to seniors; non-seniors receive a blue card. Non-seniors must also obtain a card from the MTA. A sticker is placed on the MTA card indicating that the individual has paid for a particular month.

    The regular Metro base fare is $1.35.



Alhambra City Hall, 111 South First Street, Alhambra, CA 91801; Phone: (626) 570-5007; Fax: (626) 576-8568
Hours: Mon.-Thurs., 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Fri., 8 a.m.-5 p.m.