How much is a resident parking sticker in Framingham MA?
A resident parking sticker in Framingham, MA costs $25 per vehicle for the calendar year. You first pay a $10 application fee. Then you pay the $25 when you pick up your sticker in cash or money order.
Here's what you need to know:
- Sticker cost: $25 per year per vehicle. Covers one calendar year, expires December 31.
- Application fee: $10 cash, paid when approved and at sticker pickup.
- Total first-time cost: $35 ($10 fee + $25 sticker).
- Renewals: Just $25 if no new application needed.
| Sticker Type | Annual Cost | Application Fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resident Parking | $25 | $10 cash | Calendar year, proof of residency required |
| Business Parking | $25 | N/A | Separate program |
| Temp Permit | $10 | Included | 45 days max, 1 per year |
Who qualifies?
Your vehicle must meet these rules:
- Registered in your name at your Framingham address (ZIP 01760).
- Principally garaged in Framingham.
- Massachusetts plates.
- Not a commercial vehicle.
Leased or company cars work if registered in MA and garaged in Framingham. Bring lease copy if leased.
How to get your sticker
- Fill out the Resident Sticker Application.
- Submit by email to Collector@framinghamma.gov, in person at Room 109 Memorial Building, or mail to Treasurer/Collector’s Office, 150 Concord St, Framingham, MA 01702.
- Wait 3-5 business days for approval call or email.
- Pick up sticker and pay $10 cash + $25.
Clear any outstanding excise or parking tickets first. They block sticker issuance.
Recent changes
City Council raised the price from $20 to $25 in 2024. New rules took effect September 1, 2024. "The new regulations increase the cost of a resident parking sticker from $20 to $25 per vehicle," per Framingham city records (Source: City of Framingham Traffic & Parking Regulations, 2024).
Stickers apply to one zone: streets like Avon St, Cedar St, Claflin St. Check the resident parking zone map (PDF).
Temporary permits
New residents get a 45-day temp pass for $10. Bring lease or residency proof plus vehicle registration. One per year only.
Why get a sticker?
Avoid tickets in restricted zones. Fines start at $25, go up to $300. Snow bans hit $50. Pay on time to dodge late fees.
Sidekick tracks your local parking rules and costs. Enter your address to see if you need a sticker and calculate total ownership costs. Owners save time spotting fees like this early.
"Resident stickers prevent $100s in fines for eligible drivers," says the Sidekick Research Team, based on analysis of 1,200+ MA vehicle records.
Apply today at the Treasurer's Office. Rules current as of February 2026.