1) Where do I purhase a Mothly Parking Convenience Sticker (PCS) Permit?

• The PCS permits can be purchased at 801 Ellsworth Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910
  
• Phone: 240-777-8744
  
• Hours from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm, Monday - Friday.
  
• (Except County Holidays)
  

2) How much do the PCS permits cost?

• The Permits are $85.00 ⁄ month.
  

3) How do I pay for my PCS permit?

• Check, Cash, Money Order, Visa, Master Card.
  

4) When do the new parking payment methods go into effect?

• February 1, 2006
  

5) How do I renew my monthly PCS permit?

• When you purchase your PCS permit, a renewal form will be provided to you. You can then renew your permits either by mail or by walking into the Parking Sales and Collection office on Ellsworth Ave.
  

MAIL-IN RENEWAL PROCESSING

• 1. Fill in the required month.
  
• 2. Make any address change as needed.
  
• 3. Renewal forms will indicate the facility where you usually park. If this changes, please note this on the renewal.
  
• 4. Carpool permit holders should also verify the designated facility.
  
• 5. Make check or money order payable to Montgomery County, Maryland and mail with the completed renewal form to the address provided, in the envelope provided, between the tenth and twentieth of the month. Your permit will be sent to you by return mail with a renewal form and a return envelope for the next month.
  

WALK-IN RENEWAL PROCESSING

• 1. Have the renewal form completed as directed above before arriving.
  
• 2. If paying by check, have it completed as directed above for the proper amount.
  
• 3. Bring your completed form to the Parking Sales and Collections Office between 7:30 am and 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday. The address is: 801 Ellsworth Avenue Silver Spring MD 20910 (Garage # 61). The office is closed on County holidays.
  
• 4. Avoid long lines - renew on days other than the first or last day of the month.
  

6) How do I display my permit?

• Peel off the white paper backing and place the clear plastic pocket on the driver's side of the vehicle, on either the front or rear window. Insert the sticker in the pocket so it is visible from outside the vehicle. Display of permits in a manner which hinders visibility to the Enforcement Officer may result in the issuance of a Parking Violation Notice.
  

7) Does the purchase of a permit guarantee the holder a parking space?

• No. Should all the spaces be full, PCS permits are also valid for the use of any long-term (silvered colored) metered spaces in Garage 58 and other Silver Spring parking lots (e.g. Blair Mill Road between Eastern Avenue and Newell Street, and in Garage 5 at Bonifant Street and Dixon Avenue). The locations of alternative parking garages in the local area can be accessed via the following website:

• http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/dpktmpl.asp?url=/Content/DPWT/Operations/Parking/Silver-Spring/Silver-Spring-lot-map.asp

8) Do handicapped parkers need to buy a permit?

• No. Vehicles displaying handicapped parking tags or placards will be allowed to park at all metered spots (without payment) as well as in PCS spaces. Enforcement will not ticket. There is no change from the existing policy.
  

9) Will there still be spaces available for carpoolers?

• Yes. There will be no change to the spaces available for carpoolers.
  

10) What is the cost for car-pooling?

• 2 Persons $65.00 ⁄ month for 1 permit
  
• 3 and 4 Persons $35.00 ⁄ month for 1 permit
  
• 5 or more Persons $5.00 ⁄ month for 1 permit
  

11) Will there be any metered spaces?

• There will be 50 short term (3 hour) meter spaces.
• There will be 319 long term meter spaces.
  

Payment for meter parking can be made by either:

• ** Coins (nickels, dimes, and quarters)
  
• **Cash-Key debit system
  

For more information on the Cash-Key debit system see:

• http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/dpktmpl.asp?url=/Content/DPWT/Operations/Parking/FAQ/CashKey1.asp

Cash-Keys are on sale at the Parking Sales and Collection Office (801 Ellsworth Drive) from 7:30AM to 4:00PM.

12) Will there still be 15 minute spaces available for the child care center?

• Yes.
  

What are the hours of payment for the meters?

• 7 AM to 7 PM Monday through Friday
  

13) Will the Foulger Pratt parking garage in SSMC IV be affected?

• No.
  

14) Can I use my PCS permit in other parking garages?

• You may use your PCS permit to park in other Silver Spring area public parking garages as long as they are not cashier operated.
  
• PCS permits are also valid for the use of any long-term (silvered colored) metered spaces in other Silver Spring parking lots (e.g. Blair Mill Road between Eastern Avenue and Newell Street, and in Garage 5 at Bonifant Street and Dixon Avenue). The locations of alternative parking garages in the local area can be accessed via the following website:
  

• http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/dpktmpl.asp?url=/Content/DPWT/Operations/Parking/Silver-Spring/Silver-Spring-lot-map.asp

15) What number do I call if I have further questions or comments?

• Please call the Montgomery County Division of Operations at 240-777-6000.
  
• This and other information may be found on the Montgomery County parking website:
• http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/dpktmpl.asp?url=/content/dpwt/operations/parking/index.asp
  

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