Extended Overnight Parking Permits

To assist residents whose unique circumstances require an increase in the need to park on the street overnight. The Village of Vernon Hills has created a permit process.  Note: There are two separate permitting processes: Multi-Family Neighborhoods and Single-Family Neighborhoods.  

To be eligible to obtain a permit:


  • Residents must have exhausted all house hold parking options and exhibit unique circumstances requiring special consideration.
  • Residents must currently be utilizing their garages and driveways to full design capacity to park household, non-commercial vehicles. This excludes boats, snowmobiles, motorcycles etc.
  • Garage stalls and driveway space must remain open and available for parking throughout the duration of the Overnight Parking Permit.
  • Applicants must complete a permit application and pay associated permit fees.

MULTI-FAMILY NEIGHBORHOODS - Permit Rules and Restrictions

  • Multi-Family Permits are available for the following neighborhoods:
    • New Century Town (approved permit parking on Hawthorn Parkway, Indianwood Drive, and Greenleaf Drive only)
    • Plymouth Farms (approved permit parking on Plymouth Farms Road only)
    • Westwood (approved permit parking on Sullivan Drive and Creekside Drive only)
  • All Permit requests are subject to verification by VHPD staff. This process includes an inspection of the applicant’s garage and may take up to two weeks.
  • No reimbursement will be given for unused portions of Parking Permits
  • Maximum 2 permits per household
  • Permits expire every three years (2020, 2023, 2026). 

SINGLE-FAMILY NEIGHBORHOODS - Permit Rules and Restrictions


  • Permits are available throughout the year.  They may be issued consecutively, but shall not exceed 130 days in a row or more than 190 days per year.
  • There will be a minimum 30 day waiting period before the issuance of another Permit once the 130 consecutive day threshold has been met.
  • All Permit requests are subject to verification by VHPD staff.  This process includes an inspection of the applicant’s garage and may take up to two weeks.
  • No reimbursement will be given for unused portions of Parking Permits
  • Maximum 2 permits per household
  • Should a resident need to extend a current Permit to a longer duration, only the difference in cost between the two permits shall be paid.  Example: A $50.00, 30 day permit extended to 60 days will only be subject to an additional $25.00 fee.

Vehicle Owner Responsibilities


  • Obey all posted signs regulating parking on the street.
  • Park on the correct side of the street.
  • Maintain vehicle in an operable state at all times.
  • Permit Vehicles may not remain parked in the same spot for more than 24 hours
  • Display permit on vehicle dash.
  • *Adhere to snowfall parking restrictions
        *Parking Permits are NOT valid after a snowfall exceeds 2 inches or more in depth.  You must find alternate parking or receive a             $25.00 citation. Learn more about the snow ordinance.

Permit Application Process


Applications must be turned into the Vernon Hills Police Department Records Section (740 Lakeview Parkway) Monday thru Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Payment must be made at that time either by cash or check. (No charge cards will be accepted.)

For temporary overnight permission,

click here.

Questions? 


If so call the VHPD Records Section at 847-247-4896.