A resident may request a temporary exemption for vehicles owned by them or a guest at their residence.  To request a temporary exemption, visit our Online Parking Portal to start the process:

Process 

• Create an account on our Online Parking Portal, verify through email, and log back in.
• Select Permits, then Apply for Permit
• Select Residential Exemption
• Select date (each date requires a new exemption)
• Select "Buy" (there is no charge, price shows $0.00)
• Enter address and vehicle information, and Submit the temporary exemption. You'll need:
  • Vehicle license plate number (DO NOT ENTER SPACES)
  • Vehicle make, color, and mode
  • Date for which exemption is being requested (e.g. if calling to park on a Friday, use Saturday's date as parking ban starts at 2am)

Temporary exemptions are for times when you may have out-of-town guests or an event for which you do not have enough garage and driveway space to allow all the vehicles to park off street. Residents are allowed 30 exemptions per year. 

No exemption is required during the following times:

• Easter weekend, Friday - Monday
• Memorial Day weekend, Friday - Monday
• PrairieFest (Father’s Day weekend), Friday - Monday 
• July 1 – July 5
• Labor Day weekend, Friday - Monday
• Thanksgiving weekend, Wednesday - Monday
• December 22 - January 2, of each year

Should snow fall occur, the snow parking ordinance will supersede any parking exemptions.

Apply for a temporary overnight parking exemption:

• Online: Use the Online Parking Portal. See above process for directions.

If you have questions or issues, please call Records at 630-551-7300 between the hours of 7AM and 11PM.

Permanent parking exemptions may be granted for residents who own more cars than can fit in their garage/driveway space. 

How do I qualify for a permanent parking exemption?

All garage space must be used for vehicle parking. If you have more vehicles than garage/driveway space, you may qualify for a permanent exemption.

What if someone just moved back home, is living at the residence but the vehicle is still registered to another address?

Still list the vehicle as each exemption is considered on a case-by-case basis. By law, you have 30 days to register your new address on your vehicle registration, so that should be done as soon as possible.

What do we do if someone is home for college break?

Still list the vehicle as each exemption is considered on a case-by-case basis.

If we have a permanent exemption can we park any vehicle on the street overnight?

No, only the vehicle with the permanent exemption is allowed to be parked on the street overnight. If another vehicle needs to be on the street overnight, you may use one of your 30 annual overnight exemptions. If there is no exemption on the vehicle, the vehicle is subject to a citation.

How exactly does the permanent parking exemption process work?

Once we receive the permanent parking exemption application, it is reviewed by the Traffic Sergeant. A Traffic Officer will look at the garage space and overall driveway space to determine whether or not an exemption is warranted. Each permanent exemption is done on a case-by-case basis.

Are we allowed to park a vehicle across the sidewalk?

The only time you are allowed to park a vehicle across the sidewalk is between the hours of 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. (Oswego village ordinance 8-2-8: Obstructions). It is allowed during that time so vehicles do not have to be parked on the street from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m. Otherwise, the sidewalks need to be clear for people who are walking, running, riding bicycles, pushing strollers, etc.

What is the time length needed for approval for a permanent exemption?

At least two to four weeks are needed to allow an officer time to evaluate the garage/driveway space and complete the application process.

Apply for a permanent parking exemption

• Apply online. Go to the Permanent Parking Exemption Application Form. 
• Apply in person or by mail. Print the Fillable Permanent Parking Exemption Form, then mail it or bring it in person to Oswego Police Headquarters, 3355 Woolley Road, Oswego, Illinois 60543.  Attn: Parking Exemptions.

If you move, get a new vehicle, or no longer need the permanent parking exemption you must call the police department to let us know.