TEMPORARY PARKING PERMITS are ONLY available to purchase during the Paid Parking Season times of April 1 - September 30, from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM. 

When available, permits may be purchased at the following rates:

• HOURLY = $5

• DAILY = $20

• WEEKLY = $80

To purchase a permit, click the SurfCast logo at the top of this page, or use the following options:

• APP: www.surfcast.us

• WEB: surfcast.ottoconnect.us

• CALL: 910-200-1497

SEASON PARKING PERMITS are a one-time purchase which provides parking for the entire season in regular, non-resident parking spaces.  

• Season Permits cost of $225 per Permit, for up to four (4) permits. To purchase five (5) or more permits see Bulk Season Permit section below.
• A total limit of 1,500 Season Permits have been allotted for the Season. This page will be updated once Permits have sold out.

BULK SEASON PERMITS allow for purchases of more than four (4) Season Parking Permits.

Bulk Parking Permits are valid for the entire Paid Parking Season, at a cost of:

• $225 each for the first four (4) Permits
• $375 each for the fifth (5) and higher Permits
• A total limit of 500 Bulk Parking Permits are available for the Season. This page will be updated once Permits have sold out.

To purchase Bulk Parking Permits, contact Otto Connect directly by calling 910-200-1497.

To purchase a Season Parking Permit, click on the SurfCast logo at the top of this page, or use the following options:

• APP: www.surfcast.us

• WEB: surfcast.ottoconnect.us

• CALL: 910-200-1497

RESIDENT PARKING PERMITS may be purchased by Town Residents & Property Owners, at a cost of $10 per Permit for up to three (3) Permits total.

Purchase through the following options:

 • APP: www.surfcast.us

 • WEB: surfcast.ottoconnect.us/pay

 • CALL: 910-200-1497

Resident Permits allow Residents & Property Owners to park in BOTH Town Parking spaces and regular Paid Parking spaces. Each property is allotted up to three (3) permits at a cost of $10 each.

REMINDER: There is NO purchase deadline or total cutoff limit for Resident Permits, and enforcement doesn't start until April 1. Gather the needed information, and login or call when YOU are ready!

When purchasing a Resident Permit:

• Create a new account or login using previous account information (NOTE: If you do not remember your password, request a reset email or text, depending on your ID type).
• Once logged in, use the Resident Setup button to proceed.
• Enter your specific Authorization Code: 
  • On-Island Resident: Water Utility bill account number (entered without dashes)
  • Off-Island Resident: Solid Waste or Stormwater bill account number (entered without dashes)
  • Property Owner: Authorization Code previously received from Otto Connect (case sensitive)
  • Multi-Unit Properties: Authorization Code previously received from your HOA or Management company (case sensitive)
• Enter your vehicle License Plate & State of Registration (up to 3 vehicles)
• Enter Payment Information via debit / credit card.

Need more help? CLICK HERE for a tutorial from Otto Connect

DECALS vs. PERMITS

PLEASE NOTE: The Town does NOT issue physical decals for Resident Parking Permits. Active status for permits is directly associated with the license plate of the vehicle registered, preventing the need for a physical windshield attachment.

Active enforcement of Resident-Only parking spaces is from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM daily, though spaces may be monitored at all times.

"How do I purchase / receive a Permit?"

Parking Permits can only be purchased through the options listed above, and are NOT available to purchase in-person at Town Hall. The program DOES NOT use physical Decals or Stickers; permits are linked to a vehicle's license plate number; which staff use onsite to confirm permit status. 

"Where / When is parking charged?"

Paid Parking and Resident-Only parking are enforced in all areas within the Paid Parking Zone, unless otherwise noted. This zone consists of the beachfront areas south of the Davis Canal (up to SE 40th St) and E Oak Island Drive (for areas EAST of SE 40th St).

Parking is NOT CHARGED at the Middleton Park Complex from SE 46th St to SE 49th St  during special Town-organized events such as the Farmers’ & Artisans’ Market (NOTE: Parking is still charged during events hosted by private organizations).  

Parking is also NOT CHARGED in the Oak Island Pier parking lot at 705 Ocean Drive, where parking is limited to 2 hours.

Paid Parking spaces are enforced from April 1 - September 30, between the hours of 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM. The Resident-Only Parking spaces are enforced until 9:00 PM daily)

"How do I park?"

Vehicles must be parked straight & centered at a either a YELLOW or BLUE (handicapped) parking bumper (sometimes referred to as a "curb," "stub," or "stop block"). 

 Parking is not permitted in unmarked areas or the right-of-way (streetside) in the Paid Parking Zone during enforcement times. All unmarked areas in the Paid Parking Zone are assumed to be a “no parking” area; the absence of “No Parking” signage does not indicate parking is allowed.

REMEMBER: NO BUMPER = NO PARKING (see graphic above)

CLICK HERE to view the full Paid Parking FAQ

The Town of Oak Island currently provides 1,366 parking spaces across 65 Beach Access Locations, more than any other island community in the Carolinas! The program is managed by contracted vendor, Otto Connect through their proprietary SurfCast application.

• Parking Permits must be purchased through one of the options listed on this page, and are NOT available to purchase in-person at Town Hall.
• The program DOES NOT use physical Decals or Stickers; permits are linked to a vehicle's license plate number; which staff use onsite to confirm permit status. 

Paid Parking is:

• Only enforced from April 1 - September 30, between the hours of 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (NOTE: the Resident-Only Parking spaces are enforced until 9:00 PM daily)
• NOT CHARGED at the Middleton Park Complex from SE 46th St to SE 49th St  during special Town-organized events such as the Farmers’ & Artisans’ Market (NOTE: Parking is still charged during events hosted by private organizations).
• NOT CHARGED in the Oak Island Pier parking lot at 705 Ocean Drive, where parking is limited to 2 hours.
• Only in the Paid Parking Zone, consisting of the beachfront areas south of the Davis Canal (up to SE 40th St) and E Oak Island Drive (for areas EAST of SE 40th St), unless otherwise noted.
• All spaces in the Paid Parking Zone which are NOT marked by any reserved signage (such as Town Resident, Handicap, or Employee) should be treated as regular Paid Parking spaces. 
• At spaces marked by BUMPERS: Vehicles must be parked straight & centered at a either a YELLOW or BLUE (handicapped) parking bumper (sometimes referred to as a "curb," "stub," or "stop block"). 
  • Parking is not permitted in unmarked or right-of-way (streetside) areas.
  • All unmarked areas in the Paid Parking Zone are assumed to be a “no parking” area; the absence of “No Parking” signage does not indicate parking is allowed.
  • NO BUMPER = NO PARKING

Parking tickets are civil citations issued in the form of a physical note affixed to the windshield. There is NO direct vehicle owner notification provided. If applied to a rental vehicle, it is up to vehicle owner and driver to establish and agree upon personal notification responsibility in the event a ticket is issued.

PARKING FINES

$25 if paid on the same day by Midnight (NOTE: this discount only applies to violations within a valid parking zone but without a valid parking permit. All other citations are ticketed at the full $50 rate.)

$50 if paid within the following 30 days

$75 if paid after 30 days (after 45 days, unpaid citations will be referred to a collection agency)

$250 fine for Special Violations - these  include parking within 15 feet of / or blocking a Fire Hydrant, Fire Lane, or Emergency Access (Section 28-42.8.6), and parking in a designated handicap space without proper license plate or hangtag (Section 28-42.8.7).

PLEASE NOTE: Appeals to citations issued by the contracted service provider, Otto Connect must be contested with the vendor directly, through one of the methods listed below.

Town staff or elected officials are not involved in the appeal process. 

If you feel you were issued a ticket by mistake, please:

1. Send a request to Otto Connect Customer Service at surfcast@ottoconnect.us.

2. Be sure to use the same email the Paid Parking Permit was registered under.

3. Briefly explain the issue, along with a photo of the ticket (the license plate number and citation number at a minimum are required).

Staff will investigate, void the violation as appropriate, and confirm back.

Parking locations are available at most of the public Beach Access Locations, as well as the Middleton Park Complex (4610 E Dolphin Drive) and the public lot at 604 Ocean Drive.

EXCEPTION: The Oak Island Pier parking lot at 705 Ocean Drive is NOT CHARGED, but parking is limited to 2 hours.

All spaces in the Paid Parking Zone which are NOT marked by any reserved signage (such as Town Resident, Handicap, or Employee) should be treated as regular Paid Parking spaces. 

HANDICAPPED license plates or hangtags allow for parking without a permit in marked handicapped spaces ONLY. All regular spaces within the Paid Parking Zone will require a parking permit, unless otherwise noted. 

CLICK HERE to view the map below in a separate window

Parking is NOT CHARGED to vehicles parked in a designated handicap space while displaying a handicap license plate or hangtag; however the use of any regular paid parking space will require the purchase of a Parking Permit.

The Town of Oak Island currently has nine (9) designated Handicap Assist Locations, which include Mobi-mats provided through a combination of funding from the Town and community partners.

Staff work hard to maintain these features; however, due to tides and erosion, please check the suitability of each access before use.

In the event that repair or maintenance is needed, please contact the Public Works Department at 910-201-8008, or through the CONTACT FORM.

• Keziah Street

• 705 Ocean Drive (Pier Complex)

• SE 74th Street

• SE 55th Street   

• SE 40th Street

• 19th Place East

• 10th Place West

• 27th Place West

• 57th Place West

CLICK HERE to view a map of Parking Locations

OVERNIGHT PARKING

In general, overnight parking is not allowed in the Public Beach Access Locations, nor is it allowed in the public right-of-way (“streetside”) for areas in the Paid Parking Zone. For areas NOT in the Paid Parking Zone, right-of-way parking is permitted for up to 24 hours.

STREETSIDE PARKING

The public Right-Of-Way (ROW), also known as the "streetside" is the real property acquired for public use to construct, maintain, and improve streets and utility infrastructure.

The ROW is typically measured from the centerline of the street, towards a property. 

ROW PARKING NOTES 

• REMEMBER: "NO BUMPER = NO PARKING"

• During the Paid Parking enforcement times, right-of-way parking is RESTRICTED in the Paid Parking Zone, or at any space not marked by a parking bumper 

• Starting at SE 40th Street, the ROW parking restrictions apply to all areas SOUTH of the Davis Canal (heading West) and all areas SOUTH of E Oak Island Drive (heading East) - see map below for details

• Temporary ROW parking during enforcement times is permitted for private contractors or public service vehicles performing legitimate services at a specific location (some exceptions apply: see Town Ordinance 28-42(D)(2))

• Outside of the Paid Parking enforcement times and in all other areas of Town, parking in the ROW is limited to 24 continuous hours.

CLICK HERE to view the map below in a separate window

PROGRAM REPORTS

• 2025 Season Report Presentation (video)

• 2025 Season Report (PDF)

• 2024 Season Report Presentation (video)

• 2024 Season Report (PDF)

• 2023 Season report Presentation (video)

• 2023 Season Report (PDF)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

CLICK HERE to view the FAQ

The Town of Oak Island currently provides 1,366 parking spaces across 65 Beach Access Locations, more than any other island community in the Carolinas!

In January 2023, the Oak Island Town Council voted to begin a Paid Parking program during the busier spring and summer months, to help fund the improvement, maintenance, and expansion of available spaces, as well as to reduce congestion from unregulated right-of-way (streetside) parking.

The program is managed by contracted vendor, Otto Connect through their proprietary SurfCast application. Using the software and staffing already in place by a dedicated vendor provides a more efficient use of Town resources, particularly in the Police Department and their Beach Services Unit.

PROGRAM TERMS USED

• PAID PARKING PERMIT: An as-needed purchase that allows for temporary parking in marked Paid Parking spaces, for anyone to purchase on-site in hourly, daily, or weekly intervals.

• SEASON PARKING PERMIT: A yearly purchase that allows for parking in marked Paid Parking spaces throughout the entire season, for anyone to purchase in advance.

• RESIDENT PARKING PERMIT: A yearly purchase specifically offered to Town Residents & Property Owners, allowing for parking in ANY regular paid or specially marked "resident-only" parking spaces. 

• Right-Of-Way (ROW) is the real property acquired for public use to construct, maintain, and improve streets and utility infrastructure. The ROW is typically measured from the centerline of the street, towards a property. The Town’s Planning Department may be able to provide an approximate distance based on the specific street, however a true on-ground location would require a survey.