Parking Enterprise

Parking Enterprise manages on-street parking to balance mobility and access needs for residents, businesses and visitors to our city, while promoting compliance with all City parking ordinances. This includes parking meters, parking and valet enforcement, and specialized zones such as commercial delivery, residential parking permits, car-share parking and more. The Austin Transportation Department does not manage private off-street parking lots and garages.

Parking Strategies

The following strategy documents guide Austin's approach to managing curb space for the community.

• Austin Strategic Mobility Plan (2019)
• Downtown Austin Parking Strategy (PDF, 2017)
• South Congress Parking Study and Strategy (in progress)

Parking Programs

• Parking and Transportation Management Districts
• South Congress Parking

Parking Resources

• Learn about paid parking hours, locations and rates on Austin streets.
• Pay for parking with the Park ATX mobile pay app.
• Downtown employee? Find long-term parking solutions through the Affordable Parking Program.
• Pay a parking fine or apply for a waiver if you took a responsible ride home.
• Apply for or renew a residential parking permit.
• Sign up as a volunteer to enforce accessible parking spaces.
• Unable to drive home? Check out ways to get home safe.