The Austin City Hall parking garage is a public parking garage used by City Hall and downtown visitors, residents and employees.
Parking garage configuration
- Vehicles may exit onto Lavaca Street or Guadalupe Street
- Vehicles may only enter from Guadalupe Street
- Exiting vehicles must yield to entering vehicles
Parking for Austin City Hall employees is reserved on P3.
City Hall parking rates
Fees generated from the garage are used for garage and building maintenance and operations at City Hall. Entry to the parking garage is located on the Guadalupe Street side of City Hall. Parking for people with business in City Hall is complimentary by validation. Validation will also be provided to City employees who are conducting business at City Hall and those participating in public-facing events conducted by the Texas Open Meetings Act, such as Boards and Commission meetings, held at City Hall.
NOTE: Effective May 26, 2023, the exit gate will be down, even when an attendant is not on duty.
| Daily Rate | Current Rate |
| 0 to 30 minutes | Free |
| 31 minutes to 1 hour | $6.00 |
| Each additional 30 minutes | $3.00 |
| 5+ hours | $35.00 (daily max) |
| Monthly Contract | $200.00 |
For inquiries related to the parking garage including requests for Monthly Contract Parking, please call 512-978-1607.
Pay and/or Reserve Parking with ZipBy
- What is ZipBy?
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ZipBy is a convenient, contactless option that lets you enter and exit parking facilities using your phone. With the ZipBy app, visitors can open parking gates with the "Open Gates & Doors" button in the app for a smooth and easy parking experience.
- How to Use ZipBy
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Download the ZipBy app and create your account beforehand. When you drive up to the gate, simply open the app and tap "Open Gates & Doors."
The gate will open and your parking session will begin automatically. When you're ready to leave, tap the same button to exit. Your receipt will be sent automatically to your email.
ZipBy provides a simple and secure alternative for drivers who prefer using their mobile device.
- Parking Reservations
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To reserve parking for events or scheduled visits, bookings must be made on the City of Austin - Pre-Booking Site. Once your reservation is confirmed, you’ll receive an access QR code by email. When you arrive, scan this QR code at the gate’s reader and it will open automatically. This allows you to enter smoothly using your reservation.