The Hoboken Parking Utility (HPU) is excited to announce the Virtual Visitor Parking (VVP) permit system. All residents with a valid HPU Online account are now eligible to purchase and activate virtual visitor permits online. This enhanced system allows visitor permits to be purchased from any internet-enabled computer, tablet, or smartphone, offering a faster and more convenient way for Hoboken residents to purchase and manage their visitor permits. The system is 100% online and provides real time activation at any time, so a visit to the HPU office is no longer required to purchase visitor permits.
Virtual Visitor Permits (VVPs) provide many benefits over the scratch off visitor hang tags, including:
The new system also helps residents and visitors avoid Temporary No Parking areas by providing an easy-to-use, interactive map. The map displays current and future Temporary No Parking areas which enables residents to inform their guests ahead of time of which areas to avoid when they look for a parking space.
The Hoboken Parking Utility (HPU) is excited to announce the Virtual Visitor Parking (VVP) permit system. All residents with a valid HPU Online account are now eligible to purchase and activate virtual visitor permits online. This enhanced system allows visitor permits to be purchased from any internet-enabled computer, tablet, or smartphone, offering a faster and more convenient way for Hoboken residents to purchase and manage their visitor permits. The system is 100% online and provides real time activation at any time, so a visit to the HPU office is no longer required to purchase visitor permits.
Virtual Visitor Permits (VVPs) provide many benefits over the scratch off visitor hang tags, including:
The new system also helps residents and visitors avoid Temporary No Parking areas by providing an easy-to-use, interactive map. The map displays current and future Temporary No Parking areas which enables residents to inform their guests ahead of time of which areas to avoid when they look for a parking space.
Where can I activate my Virtual Visitor Permit?
Go to our VVP Activation web site: https://hpuvp.hobokennj.gov/
What if I don’t have an active HPU Online account?
To purchase a Virtual Visitor Permit you must be a resident of Hoboken and have a valid HPU Online account. For more information, please contact HPUsupport@hobokennj.gov.
How long do I have to activate a purchased VVP?
Residents have one year from the date of purchase to activate VVPs. For example, if a permit was purchased on 01/01/2020, it must be activated by 12/31/2020.
My guest's activation is about to expire, what happens next?
If you opted in to allow text notifications, then your guest will be notified when the permit is 30 minutes away from expiration. The purchaser can then choose to add more time by activating another VVP.
Can my guest use Virtual Visitor Permits to park in metered parking zones?
Virtual Visitor Permits exempt vehicles from having to pay at meters or through ParkMobile in 4-hour permit parking zones only (White signs green letters). There are no parking permits that exempt vehicles from paying at meters or through ParkMobile in 2-hour metered parking zones (between 9:00 AM and 9:00 PM Mon-Sat).
Which web browsers are supposed for the VVP activation portal?
Chrome, Safari, Microsoft Edge, Samsung, and Firefox web browsers are supported.
What if I’m experiencing technical difficulties?
Call 201-653-1919 or email HPUsupport@hobokennj.gov if you are experiencing any technical difficulties with the VVP system.
