Harwich Beach Sticker Policy

Harwich Beach Sticker Policy

All applicants for any sticker must present the following documentations:

Valid vehicle registration for each vehiclewith the applicant’s name on the registration OR a lease listing the applicant as the lessee of the vehicle.

Proof of ownership of residence in Harwich, or proof of stay in Harwich.

Please see the eligibility requirements and required documentation in the following section.

Please Note: The Burden Of Proof Of Residency Falls On The Applicant.

Sticker Eligibility:

Resident /Tax Payer, Spouses,and Domestic Partners

Current year resident tax bill

Listed as an owner of real property in the Assessor’s office, with property that has a tax bill issued.

Vehicle registered in the Town of Harwich with Excise Tax billon file and/or MA driver’s license showing Harwich address.

Copy of year round lease. If you do not have a lease – please supply proof of residence with a full year’s worth of TWO utility bills.

Non Resident Town of Harwich Employees are eligible for resident stickers with proper documentation.

Dependent Children (under 19 or under 24 with college ID)

Parent’s current year resident tax bill

Valid vehicle registration for each vehicle with the resident or taxpayer as the owner of the vehicle

Driver’s license showing Harwich address and college ID (if applicable)

The dependent of a listed property owner with the same year-round address on a driver’s license, picture ID or student ID. For purposes of beach sticker eligibility, the Town of Harwich uses the same rules as the IRS. The dependent must be no more than 19 years old (24 years old if a full time student). If a dependent is more than 24 years old, he/she must have his/her car registered at a Harwich address and driver’s license showing Harwich address.

Direct Family Members (son/daughter, brother/sister, mother/father)

Must permanently reside in home (12 months per year) with proof

Valid vehicle registration for each vehicle with the resident or taxpayer as the owner of the vehicle

Driver’s license showing Harwich address

Active duty military personnel whose home of record is Harwich as identified by Commanding Officer will be eligible for a resident sticker.

In the case of property held in trust, Resident Beach Stickers may be issued to trustees upon presentation of adequate written documentation of trustee status. Beneficiaries of the trust are not deemed owners of the property and as such are not eligible for a Resident Beach Sticker.

An adult child not living permanently in the Harwich residence can purchase a Seasonal Sticker.

Seasonal non-resident/non-taxpayer

Copy of rental lease for 4 consecutive weeks or longer

Valid vehicle registration for each vehicle with the lessee as the owner of the vehicle

Sticker placement:

Beach – rear passenger side bumper

Replacement Stickers

If your sticker becomes invalid (accident, purchase of a new vehicle, new plate number, etc.) remove all or part of the original sticker from the bumper and bring it to the Collector’s Office regardless of its condition, for a replacement sticker at the reduced price. Only one replacement per sticker is permitted in a season. NOTE: The reduced rate is only offered if the original sticker is returned. Otherwise, you must pay full price for a new sticker.

Misuse of Stickers

At all times, the sticker remains the property of the Town of Harwich. The person to whom the sticker has been issued has purchased a use privilege, not the sticker and agrees that the sticker (privilege) may be confiscated if it is misused. The sticker holder agrees that the Town of Harwich, through its Recreation Director, will be the final judge as to whether a sticker has been misused.

The following shall be considered a misuse of stickers:

Sticker registration number does not match the registration number of the vehicle to which it is affixed.

Sticker is not permanently affixed to the vehicle. (Exception: Written permission issued by Recreation Department)

Sticker has been altered, defaced, copied or made unreadable.

Penalties and Revocation of Stickers

The Recreation Director, or his/her duly authorized agent, may take away the parking privilege for misuse.

Persons whose sticker privilege has been revoked may appeal the revocation in writing to the Recreation Commission via the Recreation Director.

(No refunds for Beach Parking Permits)

Please attach beach brochure indicating sticker parking only beaches and sticker price list.