The City of St. Joseph has opened registration for residents and property owners to park for free in regulated areas as part of its updated paid parking program.
City officials say anyone who lives in or owns property in St. Joseph must complete a parking waiver form—either online or at City Hall—to take advantage of free parking downtown and at city-owned parks. Those who have already registered for free parking at parks will automatically be included for downtown access and do not need to reapply.
According to the online form, any City of St. Joseph resident or property owner can receive a parking waiver that allows free parking in any City-owned parks (Tiscornia Beach, Lions Park, Elm Street lot and Kiwanis Park) and downtown during the summer season annually.
Proof of residency is required. Residents requesting waivers for more than two vehicles are also required to provide proof that the vehicles are registered to the applicant or a member of the same household.
The move follows the city’s revised parking plan approved in March, which limits paid parking to high-demand, on-street locations from June 1 through Labor Day. Officials emphasize that while parking remains free for residents, registration is required to receive the waiver.
You can access the city’s form online by clicking here.
