2026 Beach Parking Permits

Beach Permit Sales Schedule

In-person beach permit sales will be available at the following locations and times.
Parks and Recreation Administrative Office 
Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM starting April 1.
MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursday
Westhampton Free LibraryTown HallBridgehampton Senior CenterTown Hall
May 4 - July 13April 21 - June 23May 6 - June 24May 7 - June 25
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Beach Permit Types & Required Documents

Residents/Homeowners Beach Permit

Early Bird Rate: $50 per vehicle      
Peak Season Rate: $60 per vehicle

  • A valid vehicle registration with a physical Southampton Town address (PO Boxes are not acceptable as a physical street address) OR a valid vehicle registration with the name matching the homeowner on a current Southampton Town tax bill.
  • If the home is owned by an LLC or Trust, full documentation must be provided to prove residency for the name on the vehicle registration. LLCs and Trusts must reflect 30% ownership share or more.

Resident Year-Round Renters

Early Bird Rate: $50 per vehicle      
Peak Season Rate: $60 per vehicle

A valid vehicle registration with a physical Southampton Town address OR a valid vehicle registration with a local PO Box AND two (2) of the following:

  • Three utility bills (Cable or Electric only): one current, one dated six months ago, and one dated 12 months ago
  • Three utility bills for both Cable and Electric (satisfies two options)
  • Driver’s license with a physical Southampton Town address
  • Voter registration card for the Town of Southampton
  • W-2 or income tax return with Southampton Town residential address

Note: Leases and insurance cards are not acceptable.

Resident Definition: A resident is defined as a person who, for at least 12 months immediately preceding the application, has maintained a principal place of abode and continuously resided within the Town of Southampton. Proof of residency is determined by the Parks & Recreation Department.


Senior Resident Beach Permit (Age 62+)

Early Bird Rate: $40 per vehicle      
Peak Season Rate: $40 per vehicle

  • Must meet Resident/Homeowner requirements.
  • Must provide proof of age for the name on the vehicle registration.
  • If the vehicle is not registered in the senior resident’s name, it is not eligible for a senior permit.

Veterans / Fire / EMS / Military (Residents Only) Beach Permit

No Fee – One Courtesy Permit Per Year

  • Veterans or active military must provide DD214, VA Card, or Military ID in addition to resident requirements.
  • Active local volunteer Fire/EMS members must provide department ID and local vehicle registration (must be listed on department roster).

Non-Resident Full Season Beach Permit 
(Excludes W. Cameron Beach)

Early Bird Rate: $500 per vehicle      
Peak Season Rate: $525 per vehicle

  • Must provide valid vehicle registration.

Foster Memorial (Long) Beach Only Permit

For Town of East Hampton residents residing within the Village of Sag Harbor only      
Early Bird Rate: $50 per vehicle      
Peak Season Rate: $60 per vehicle

  • Must provide current Sag Harbor Village tax bill matching the vehicle registration name.
  • Year-round renters must also meet year-round renter documentation requirements.

Marine Park Permit – Ed Warner Sr. Old Ponquogue Bridge Marine Park

For Suffolk County Residents      
Early Bird Rate: $125 per vehicle      
Peak Season Rate: $135 per vehicle

  • Required 24/7, 365 days per year to launch a boat.
  • Required for parking only May 15 – September 15, 24 hours per day.
  • Must provide valid vehicle registration and proof of Suffolk County residency.

Town Employee (Non-Resident) Beach Permit

Early Bird Rate: $75      
Peak Season Rate: $80

  • Full-time Town of Southampton employees are eligible for one permit per person, per season.
  • Must provide valid vehicle registration in employee’s name and Town-issued employee ID.
  • Permit must be purchased at the Parks Office.

Payment Information

  • Online payments accepted: Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express.
  • Online transactions incur a non-refundable $2.25 service and license fee.
  • All credit card purchases (online or in person) incur a non-refundable 3% processing fee.
  • Credit cards, checks, or cash accepted at Parks Office walk-in locations.
  • $25 service fee for returned checks.

Reissued Permit Fee

$15

  • Must supply original current season permit, old vehicle registration, and new vehicle registration.
  • Names must match.

Important Notice

NO REFUNDS. Permits are valid for Town beaches only (not Coopers Beach or Village/County beaches). There will be no refunds for accidental purchases.



Scan Passport Parking QR Code for a beach permit. Daily Parking Permits

Passport Mobile Pay Parking App

The Town of Southampton now offers the Passport Mobile Pay Parking App at the following locations:

  • Pikes Beach (Westhampton Beach)
  • Hot Dog Beach (East Quogue)
  • Tiana Beach (East Quogue)
  • Ponquogue (Hampton Bays) ♿
  • Flying Point Beach (Water Mill) ♿
  • Mecox Beach (Bridgehampton)
  • Sagg Main Beach (Sagaponack) ♿
  • Foster Memorial (Long) Beach (Noyac) ♿

Please download the Passport app prior to attending one of these locations, but do not purchase a permit until you are physically at the location and confirm parking availability.

NO REFUNDS GIVEN.

Download the app in advance at: