The goal of the City of Austin Parking Enterprise Division is to make access to curb space convenient and user-friendly through the regulation of public parking spaces.
New Parking Regulations
Austin City Council approved comprehensive parking-related changes to the City Code on Feb. 13 that included updating fines and creating three new violations for vehicles illegally blocking a bike lane, improperly using an electric vehicle charging station and illegally parking in a right-of-way closure during a special event.
Parking Strategies
The following strategy documents guide Austin's approach to managing curb space for the community.
Parking Programs
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.
RECENT NEWS
May 5, 2025
