Hollywood residents and visitors should be prepared for paid street parking. Starting October 1, on-street parking will no longer be a free ride in select spots throughout the city; those prime parking spots on Taylor Street, Jackson Street, 17th Avenue, and Polk Street will require payment to squat on the curb, as mentioned on the city’s official website.
Starting next month, Hollywood’s new paid parking system will affect drivers’ wallets. To ease the impact, the city is offering a $25 annual residential parking permit for locals, with a limit of two permits per household. Hollywood’s paid parking plan also accommodates part-time residents. Property owners with the proper documentation can obtain a permit, while full- and part-time residents must provide a driver’s license, car registration, and proof of residency—such as a tax bill, utility statement, or lease—to qualify. However, the permit program does not extend to residents of large multi-unit buildings, according to the city’s announcement…