PPA Holiday Parking Specials
Garage Specials:
For a flat rate of only $14 on Saturdays, you can park at the following PPA garages between 11 a.m. and 12 midnight. This discounted rate will be in effect from Saturday, November 29th, 2024, until the new year.
Note: To receive the $14 flat-rate, please visit the garage management office for your discount validation ticket.
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- AutoPark at Independence Mall (6th & Market Streets)
- AutoPark at Olde City (2nd & Chestnut Streets)
- Parkade on 8th (8th & Filbert Street)
- AutoPark at Jefferson (10th & Ludlow Streets)
- AutoPark at Fashion District (9th & Filbert Street)
- Family Courthouse Garage (15th & Arch Streets)
Pay-by-Plate Parking Kiosks: What You Need to Know
When feeding the meter in Philadelphia, we highly recommend using our widely popular mobile payment app, meterUP. But we get it—some of you may prefer paying directly at the meter or, in this case, parking kiosks.
Just in case it’s been a while since you had to make an on-street parking payment, we want to ensure you’re on the up and up with our pay-by-plate parking kiosks. Check out the brief run-down below, and feel free to contact us with any issues or questions.
What is a parking kiosk?
A kiosk, also known as a multi-space meter, is a solar-powered device for managing multiple parking spaces.
What are the features of pay-by-plate kiosks?
- 9” color touchscreenFour4 languages available ( English, Spanish, French, and Mandarin)
- Optional receipt
- Solar Powered
- Tracks payment by license plate number
What are the benefits of pay-by-plate kiosks?
- You do not need to display your parking receipts on the dashboard
- You can use any kiosk as long as you have the zone number you are parked in
- The kiosk has a full-color touchscreen
- You can choose whether to print your receipt, have the receipt texted to your mobile device, or not print a receipt.
How are the pay-by-plate kiosks different from the old kiosks and coin-operated meters?
The kiosks feature a pay-by-plate platform, eliminating the need for you to display parking receipts on your dashboards. Instead, you input your license plate number when making payment. After making payment, our officers will check the license plate number with their handheld ticketing device to confirm your payment. Pay-by-plate kiosks also allow you to pay for parking at any kiosk if you correctly enter your license plate number and the zone number in which you parked.
How many pay-by-plate kiosks are there?
There are approximately 2,000 pay-by-plate parking kiosks installed throughout Philadelphia.
How do I use the pay-by-plate kiosks?
What forms of payment are accepted at a pay-by-plate kiosk?
The pay-by-plate kiosks will accept credit cards and coins. Mobile payments can also be made through our mobile payment app, meterUP.
How does the Parking Enforcement Officer know I paid?
The Parking Enforcement Officer will scan your license plate number with their handheld ticketing device to verify your payment.
NOTE: You must ensure your license plate number is correctly entered into the kiosk.
How do I get a receipt?
Obtaining a receipt will be optional. You can print one or have one sent via text message. Receipts can also be obtained online at the link provided below.
https://weboffice.mdc.dmz.caleaccess.com/cwo2receipt/3119
What happens if I get a ticket when I pay for parking?
If you would like to dispute a parking ticket that you believe was issued in error, please follow the instructions located on our website at http://www.philapark.org/violations/.
Do I still have to pay if there is no kiosk in front of my parking space?
Yes, each block regulated by metered parking will have a kiosk centralized in the middle of the block. Parking regulation signs will also indicate that you must pay at the kiosk.
Have questions? Get at us on X (formerly Twitter) or Facebook.
A Meal with a Parking Deal: Restaurant Week Parking Validations
Philly has some of the best food in the nation. Think about it: Where else are you going to get a better cheesesteak or soft pretzel than our nation’s birthplace? And with hundreds of delicious places to eat covering nearly every cuisine imaginable, it can be a tough decision to make.
Here’s the Good News
From Sunday, September 8th – Saturday, September 21st, restaurants across Center City come together to show off industry-defining meals at a discounted cost during Restaurant Week. Restaurants will offer three-course dinners for only $45 (or $25 during lunch hours) per person. So make your reservations here before it’s too late.
A Meal With a Parking Deal:
Let’s be honest—how are you going to beat high-quality cuisine when it’s at a fixed rate like that? With discounted parking options, of course.
To accommodate Restaurant Week, our Center City garages will offer discounted parking to all patrons dining at participating restaurants. Check out the rates below, and be sure to present your Restaurant Week voucher at the Management Office when returning to your vehicle.
- Validation rate: Enter after 4:30 PM and Exit by 1:00 AM – $9.00
Autopark at Independence Mall:
- Validation rate: Enter after 4:30 PM and Exit by 1:00 AM – $9.00
- Validation rate: Enter after 4:30 PM and Exit by 1:00 AM – $9.00
- Validation rate: Enter after 4:30 PM and Exit by 1:00 AM – $9.00
- Validation rate: Enter after 4:30 PM and Exit by 1:00 AM – $9.00
- Validation rate: Enter after 4:30 PM and Exit by 1:00 AM – $9.00
If you have any questions, you can always count on the parking gurus on X (formerly Twitter) or Facebook, and we will get you squared away.
CREDIT: J. VARNEY FOR VISIT PHILADELPHIA
Changes to Residential Parking Permit Program
Dear Permit Customers,
Effective Sunday, September 1st, 2024, significant changes will take effect to our residential parking permit program.
We highly recommend reviewing the information below before these changes take effect.
We are committed to providing the best possible service and will assist you through these changes. If you have any questions or need further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact our office at 215.683.9730. Our team is ready to address any concerns you may have.
RESIDENTIAL PARKING PERMITS: Effective Sunday, September 1st, 2024
The cost of Annual Parking Permits is subject to change per City Ordinance Bill #240335 §12-2705, effective Sunday, September 1st, 2024. Due to this update, we cannot process your annual permit until the new pricing takes effect.
There will be an annual $75 flat fee per vehicle per permit. Additionally, there will be a limit of three vehicles per household that may obtain a permit. Motorcycle/Scooter permits will now be $50 annually, not included in the three per household.
We understand that changes in pricing can be concerning, and we want to assure you that this decision was made to improve the overall quality and availability of our services. To ease this transition, we are providing a 30-day grace period for all current
September permit holders. You will have until Monday, September 30th, 2024, to renew your permit without penalty.
Again, if you have any questions or need further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact our permit office at 215.683.9730. Our team is ready to address any concerns you may have.
TEMPORARY PARKING PERMIT CHANGES: Effective Thursday, August 1st, 2024
In accordance with City Ordinance 240335 § 12-2708, the Philadelphia Parking Authority will be implementing the following updates to our temporary parking permit process:
Temporary Parking Permit Durations and Fees:
The Parking Authority may issue temporary parking permits for the following durations and fees:
One (1) day: $7.00
Fifteen (15) days: $75.00
Thirty (30) days: $150.00
Sixty (60) days: $300.00
Temporary parking permits, valid for one calendar day, will be limited to sixty (60) permits per year per household.
Temporary permits will also be available online at www.philapark.org and in person at our permit office located at 35. N 8th St.