Resident Access Parking Program (RAPP)

What is the Resident Access Parking Program?

The RAPP Pilot 2026 prioritizes residents by allowing them to park at no cost when their Portsmouth-registered license plates are enrolled in the existing resident parking program, while charging nonresidents to park in the same designated areas.

Residents:

Opt-in during car registration 

or

Sign-up in person at Foundry Garage

South Mill Pond at Sunset
Map highlighting the streets affected by the RAPP

RAPP Pilot Areas

  • Parrott Avenue (roadway only)*
  • Hanover Street (from Bridge Street to Brewster Street)
  • Rock Street
  • Pearl Street
  • Tanner Street
  • Tanner Court
  • Gates Street
  • Hancock Street
  • Washington Street (from Court to Hancock)