DPW Forms

Online Services/Permitting

Complete online to save time and to obtain faster service.

• Holiday Trash Pick Up Schedule
• Street Sweeping Schedule
• Overnight Parking Permit NEW
• Trash/Recycle Cart Request  NEW
• PTD Permitting
• Dumpster or Pod Permit Application
• Rodent Baiting Form
• Sidewalk Contractor License
• Trash Hauling License

Small Wireless Facility

Standards for siting small wireless facilities on City-owned poles.  The City of Providence will begin accepting applications for phase 1 of implementation on March 25, 2019. Please see our application and City rules for details.

Small Wireless Facility Siting Rules | Phase 1 Application

Applications should be submitted to:

Department of Public Works, Attn: Director
City of Providence
700 Allens Avenue
Providence, Rhode Island 02905

Reports + Publications

• Phase II Stormwater Management Program Plan (SWMPP)
• Providence Standard Details
• RI D.E.M. 2020 Annual RIPDES Report
• The City of Providence is exploring a regional solution for stormwater management with other communities and state agencies. To find out more on this study, please visit: www.unbstormwater.org
• Standards for Restoring Streets, Lanes, Highways – Employed by Public Utility Operators when restoring any of the streets, lanes or highways in Providence
• Standards for Road + Sidewalk Openings – Employed by Licensed Sidewalk Contractors for Road and Sidewalk Openings

Forms, Permits, Applications

Engineering Forms

• Certificate of Occupancy Release
• Owners Authorization
• Permit Fees
• Road Opening Permit
• Sewer Permit
• Sidewalk Contractor Application + Information

Traffic Engineering Forms

• Street Closing Permit Guidelines
• Construction Permit – current draft
• Permit to Obstruct Right-of-Way Sidewalk
• Permit for Temporary Parking Privileges
• Permit for Emergency No Parking Tow Zone

Parking Forms

• Overnight Parking Online Application NEW
• Overnight Parking Exception Request

Personal Transporation Device (Scooter) Permitting

• PTD Permitting