In Northampton, the department that creates and enforces parking policies is separate from the department which hears parking ticket appeals and collects the fines. Check the brief descriptions below to determine which parking-related department you need.

The Office of the Parking Clerk is responsible for the processing of all parking violations and the collection of all fines and penalties from parking violations. The office adjudicates all hearings and appeals for parking violations and abandoned vehicles. The office also works with the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles to clear the marking of registrations and licenses upon payment of outstanding fines. The office also has additional responsibilities as described below.

• Pay parking violations
• Parking violation hearings/appeals
• Temporary City of Northampton handicap placards
• The filing of Abandoned Vehicle Reports in accordance with MGL Chapter 90, Section 22A.

The City's Parking Administration Office is responsible for maintaining Northampton's parking lots, parking garage, on-street parking facilities and additional responsibilities described below.

• Location of city parking lots
• Monthly parking passes
• Parking policies
• Related boards and committees
• Parking System Management
• Parking meter enforcement