Below is information pertaining to permit parking at the Fairfield Center and Southport train stations. For information on Day Parking visit our Day Parking web page.Permit Parking at the Fairfield Center and Southport stations is managed by the Parking Authority.
Permit Costs (for 7/1/23 - 6/30/24 Permit Year Only. This is a reduced rate from the pre-COVID years.)
Fairfield Center Station: $375 annual permit
Southport Station: $275 annual permit
Please note effective January 1, 2020, CT sales and usage tax of 6.35% is charged on all parking services.
How to Obtain a Permit
The Parking Authority issues annual permits to commuters and frequent train riders of the Fairfield Center and Southport Train Stations. If you are interested in a Parking Permit for Fairfield Center Train Station or Southport Train Station parking lots, please email your name, address, phone and the station preference to Parking Authority office (parkingauthority@fairfieldct.org).
Please be sure your email accepts emails from parkingauthority@fairfieldct.org and donotreply@rmcpay.com. Once you have purchased a permit, you may update your permit information online or by calling the Parking Authority (203-256-3053).
One permit per household. Permits are non-transferable.
Permit Space Locations
Consult the Fairfield Center Station Parking Map to view the location of permit spaces at the Fairfield Center Station. For location of permit spaces at Southport Station, please view here on the Southport Station Parking Map.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Your license plate must be facing the aisle so that it may be read by the License Plate Reader vehicle as it passes through the lot. If your vehicle has only one plate, please park accordingly. If your plate is not visible, you may receive a Failure To Display citation.
Permit Vehicle Changes
During the permit year, if you have any changes to the vehicles on your permit such as adding a vehicle or editing a vehicle already listed on your permit. You may make your changes through your online account, upload the DMV registration and click SUBMIT. You may wish to add a vehicle or make a change to an existing vehicle on your permit. The Parking Authority will receive notification of the changes and review them. You will receive an email stating your changes have been approved. There is no cost for adding or editing vehicles. You may access your account by visiting fairfieldctpermits.rmcpay.com. Please allow up to 2 business days for processing.
- For detailed instructions on how to ADD a vehicle to your permit, please click here ADD VEHICLE.
- For detailed instructions on how to EDIT an existing vehicle on your permit, please click here EDIT VEHICLE.
Temporary Permits
If you wish to park a loaner or rental car while your vehicle is undergoing repair, for example, you may request a temporary permit for that vehicle. Temporary Permits are issued only to current permit holders and have a limited duration. There is no fee for the temporary permit. Please allow up to 2 business days for processing.
- For detailed instructions on how to obtain a TEMPORARY PERMIT, please click here TEMPORARY PERMIT.
If You No Longer Need Your Permit
During the permit year, if you find you no longer have a need for your train station parking permit, you may receive a partial refund. Please notify the Parking Authority by email. Your refund will be based on the date notification is received by the Parking Authority office. Permit refunds are issued July through the end of April.
Contact Information
For questions or additional information on Permit Parking at the Fairfield Center and Southport Stations, please contact the Parking Authority.