The City of Somerville requires permits for portable moving crates (PODS) and moving vans parked in on-street parking spaces. The following fees are required: a permit fee of $25 per day and $5 for each ‘no parking' sign. If applicable, there is a charge of $5 per bagged meter plus a $10 service fee Monday through Thursday and $20 fee Friday through Sunday. Permits must be displayed at all times on the door of the storage crate. There is a $50 fine per day for non-compliance. Click here to download the applications.

Permits can be obtained at Traffic and Parking, 133 Holland Street.