AuthorPPA Staff

If you’ve found your vehicle adorned with one of our unmistakable yellow boots, it’s a sign that you’ve accumulated three or more unpaid parking, speed, or red-light camera tickets. While most boots are made for walking, ours serve as a reminder to address your outstanding fines promptly.

Avoiding the boot altogether is simple: keep those tickets from slipping through the cracks.

Here’s how it works: Upon receiving a parking ticket, you can pay it or dispute it. However, procrastination can lead to additional penalties of up to $65 in late fees. More on that here.

Now, back to the boot. Picture this: you return to your vehicle only to find it clamped with our iconic yellow boot due to multiple unpaid tickets. Here’s what you need to do:

STEP 1: Settle Outstanding Tickets and Boot Removal Fee:

Before the boot can be removed, all outstanding tickets, along with a $150 boot fee, must be settled – and you have multiple options to do this:

By Phone: If you do not know your boot removal number and cannot locate any of your previous tickets, remitting payment by calling 1-888-591-3636 is your best option.  

Online Payment: If you have at least one of your outstanding tickets handy, you may pay all outstanding tickets and the boot removal fee by clicking the button below.

In Person: If you prefer to settle your outstanding balances in person, head to the Parking Violations Branch at 913 Filbert Street during the below hours:

Hours of Operation:
Monday – Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Sunday: Closed 

If paying in full isn’t feasible, go to 913 Filbert Street and inquire about enrolling in a payment plan. You can find more details on enrolling in a payment plan can be found by clicking the button below. 

Note: A 50% downpayment is required for booted vehicles to enroll in a payment plan. Additionally, the $150 boot removal fee is not eligible for a payment plan.

STEP 2: Our booting crew will be dispatched to release your vehicle from its clamped state once your outstanding balances are satisfied.

Have any questions about the booting process? Don’t hesitate to reach out to us on X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook! We’re here to help. And while you’re here, check out the video below for more insight into booting/towing operations.

Are you part of the growing trend of electric vehicle (EVs) owners? Well, buckle up because we’ve got some great news for you! If you’re flying out of Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), you can now charge up your EV for free while you’re away.

Here’s the deal: In late 2015, we took the initiative to install seven EV charging stations at PHL. With each station capable of charging two vehicles, that’s a total of 14 EVs that can get a boost while you’re parked during your trip. Best part? It won’t cost you a dime to use these charging stations. Just keep in mind that regular parking rates still apply. Check out the locations below to plan your charge:

• Garage C, Level 1: 2 charging stations
• Garage D, Level 1: 2 charging stations
• Economy Lot, Near Toll Booths: 3 charging stations

These charging stations are managed and operated by ChargePoint, the largest EV charging network in the world. Plus, their mobile app makes finding available charging stations and their exact locations a breeze.

So, if you’re part of the growing group of EV owners and love to travel, PHL has got your back. Have any questions? Reach out to our airport customer service team at 215-683-9840 or shoot us an email at [email protected]. You can also connect with us on X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook for more information!

Being a gracious host extends beyond providing warm hospitality; it encompasses ensuring your guests’ entire experience is seamless from when they arrive to when they depart. One often overlooked aspect of hosting is ensuring your guests can easily find parking. 

Luckily, you can alleviate any parking angst your out-of-town guests might have by taking advantage of our temporary parking permits and day passes, which can simplify the process for hosts and guests alike.

Let’s Get To It:

Day Passes:

• Day passes consist of a single booklet of five parking passes for $35.
• Residents can purchase a maximum of two booklets and then wait 60 days before buying another.
• Proof of residence is required.
• To use the pass, scratch off the month and date on which the pass will be used, and write the visitor’s license plate number in the box provided on the pass. Then, hang the pass on the rearview mirror. You can download the day pass application below:

Temporary Parking Permits: Effective Thursday, August 1st, 2024

In accordance with City Ordinance 240335 § 12-2708, the Philadelphia Parking Authority  implemented 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 are valid for one calendar day and limited to sixty (60) permits per year per household.

Temporary permits are also available online through the customer service portal linked below and in person at our permit office, located at 35 N 8th St.

(PHILADELPHIA) – In response to the end of the snow emergency, the PPA will begin enforcing all parking regulations – including meters, kiosks and time zones – beginning at 7 AM tomorrow – Saturday, January 20, 2024. Safety violations will continue to be enforced immediately as they were during the snow emergency. Towing and impoundment of illegally parked vehicles will resume as well at 7:00 AM tomorrow.
 
Additionally, the $5.00 snow emergency rate for center city PPA garages will end tonight at 7:00 PM. Any vehicle entering after 7:00 PM tonight will be charged the normal rate when they exit the garage.

PPA garages and lots at Philadelphia International Airport are open 24 hours a day and are readily accessible with cleared roads and spaces.