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1. What are hurricane / beach parking passes?

The City of Gulf issues two passes to all residents and property owners within the city limits of Gulf Shores, AL. In the event of an emergency where areas of Gulf Shores are evacuated, these passes serve to identify those who should be allowed into restricted area(s) at the appropriate time.

These passes also serve as a parking pass at all paid public parking areas.

Every two years, each Gulf Shores resident / property owner should receive two passes during the month of February. These passes are mailed to the billing address on record with Baldwin EMC at no cost to the resident / property owner.

Passes are also available for pick up year round at the following locations: 

City Hall
1905 West 1st Street, Gulf Shores, AL
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 12 p.m. & 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Gulf Shores City Store
1821 AL-59, Gulf Shores, AL  (Corner of Hwy. 59 and Clubhouse Drive)
Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m.- 3 p.m.

View the Emergency Districts Map.

2. Where do I put my Hurricane Re-Entry/Beach Parking pass?

Passes must be PERMANENTLY affixed to the inside of the windshield on the driver's side of the vehicle. 

Vehicles parked in the Resident Only Parking area without a pass directly affixed to the windshield will be subject to a ticket and/or towed. This includes vehicles with passes laying on the dashboard and those with expired passes. 

3. I just moved to Gulf Shores. How can I receive a pass?

New residents / property owners may obtain two initial passes at City Hall at no cost.

Proof of residency or property ownership along with Driver’s License for identification, will be required for the purchase of additional hurricane / beach decals in the form of a deed, lease, or utility bill that bears the street address of the property for which the decal is being purchased.

4. Can additional passes be purchased?

Up to three additional passes may be purchased at City Hall at a cost of $5.00 each.

Proof of residency or property ownership along with Driver’s License for identification, will be required for the purchase of additional hurricane / beach decals in the form of a deed, lease, or utility bill that bears the street address of the property for which the decal is being purchased.

5. How do I obtain a replacement pass?

Replacement passes are available at City Hall at a cost of $5 each.

Proof of residency or property ownership along with Driver’s License for identification, will be required for the purchase of additional hurricane / beach decals in the form of a deed, lease, or utility bill that bears the street address of the property for which the decal is being purchased.

6. I have a new car, new windshield, etc. How do I get a new pass?

Please remove the old decal from your window, preserving as much of the decal information as possible, and bring the remains to City Hall to receive an exchange at no cost.

If you cannot provide evidence of your old pass, replacement passes can be purchased for $5 each.

Proof of residency or property ownership along with Driver’s License for identification, will be required for the purchase of additional hurricane / beach decals in the form of a deed, lease, or utility bill that bears the street address of the property for which the decal is being purchased.

7. Hurricane Re-Entry/Beach Parking Passes will no longer be issued when...

In accordance to City of Gulf Shores Resolution 5642-16, once a Hurricane Warning has been issued for the Gulf Shores area re-entry/beach parking decals are no longer distributed to any residents, businesses or other entities.

Re-entry/beach parking decals can be obtained by residents at City Hall 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday – Friday. Anyone wishing to obtain re-entry/beach parking decals must show proof of residency or property ownership in the form of a deed, lease or utility bill along with a valid Driver’s License for identification.

8. How do I know what evacuation district I am in?

Each home in the corporate limits of Gulf Shores is located within an evacuation district. 

Click here to find your zone.