Valet Parking Permit: Boston restaurant guide
Boston Transportation Department
What it is
Lets a restaurant set aside curb space on a public street for valet drop-off and pickup. BTD reviews it with the Police Department and the Licensing Board and notifies your district city councilor, who may hold a public meeting.
When a restaurant needs it
Only if you want valet service at the curb.
How to apply
Submit the valet parking application in person or by mail to BTD, Room 721, City Hall, with the zone location/dimensions, hours, vehicle volume, attendant plan and a letter from the off-street lot you'll use.
Documents you’ll need
- Valet parking application
- Valet company information
- Zone location and length in feet
- Operating days/hours and expected vehicle volume
- Transportation plan to the off-street lot
- Letter from the parking lot owner (location, total spaces, spaces for your valet)
Good to know
Renewals must show evidence that you actually used the off-street lot the prior year.
Official source
Boston BTD — valet parking permit
Answer a few questions about your space and get every permit in order, with a timeline, a cost range, walkthroughs, and every application filled in for you to sign with Open.
Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Guidance only, not legal advice.