Persons with Disabilities Parking:

The City of Hoboken has issued a moratorium on approving new reserved on-street parking spaces for persons with disabilities. The City recently kicked-off an ADA Transition Plan to review and amend its policies related to accessible travel, accessible parking, and access to City services. This moratorium is expected to be in effect until new accessible parking policies are established.

Existing reserved spaces and access to these spaces is not being removed. Residents with existing reserved accessible spaces may continue to renew their permit annually per the process summarized below.

Residents may continue to submit applications for reserved accessible spaces if they so choose, but these applications will not be processed for approval until the moratorium is lifted.

Hoboken residents with a disability may apply for a restricted accessible parking space in close proximity to their home. Per the City Code, a driver with a disability means "means any driver who has lost the use of one or more lower limbs as a consequence of paralysis, amputation, or other permanent disability which severely limits ambulation". Residents who meet this qualification and submit the corresponding in administrative paperwork are provided a reserved accessible parking space marked with blue striping and a regulatory accessible parking sign that restricts parking to a designated, current New Jersey accessible parking license plate.

All vehicles utilizing a reserved accessible parking space must maintain an active Hoboken Resident Parking Permit and must comply with all posted temporary or emergency parking restrictions. Failure to adhere to these requirements may result in enforcement actions consistent with applicable municipal regulations. A one‑time application fee of $130.00 is required at the time of submission. Applicants who do not meet eligibility standards will be notified by mail. The application fee will not be refunded until a final determination of denial has been issued.

Please review the below checklist for eligibility and the associated application for submittal:

Persons with Disabilities Checklist

Persons with Disabilities Application (Online Version)

Persons with Disabilities Application (Printable Version)

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Application Review & Approval Process:

All initial applications for a restricted accessible parking space are subject to a medical review conducted by an Independent Medical Examiner designated by the City. If medically approved, the proposed space is submitted to the Hoboken City Council for adoption by ordinance. The ordinance must be approved at first reading and second reading in accordance with standard municipal legislative procedures. Following adoption, a mandatory 20‑day estoppel period must elapse before the ordinance becomes effective and the space may be installed.

Renewal Process:

Residents who have been issued a restricted accessible parking space are required to renew their authorization on an annual basis. To renew an existing restricted accessible parking space, the resident must:

• Remit the annual renewal fee of $25.00 to the Hoboken Parking Utility.
• Maintain a valid and active New Jersey driver’s license.
• Maintain a valid New Jersey vehicle registration displaying disability license plates assigned to the approved applicant.
• Maintain an active Hoboken Residential Parking Permit for the registered vehicle.

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