Parking 

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Lots and Structures

For downtown Ann Arbor parking maps, please see the DDA Transportation and Parking Information page. Three major surface lots and seven city parking structures are leased to the Downtown Development Authority and managed by Republic Parking (761-7235).   Parking lot validation is available at many downtown stores and restaurants.  Certain spaces do not permit parking before 10 a.m., except Sundays and holidays (PDF).

Monthly parking permits are available in the parking structures and provide 24 hour/day access throughout the month. Please note that there is currently a waiting list for monthly permits. Call (734) 997-1310 for more information.

Republic Parking also supervises all smaller metered lots and on-street meters. Meter hours of operation are generally Monday through Saturday from 8am to 6pm. Please note that the time limit on the meters may vary. Vehicles are subject to tickets if parked at a spot beyond the time limit.

Residential Parking Permits 

The Residential Parking Permit (RPP) program allows vehicles owned by residents to park in an RPP neighborhood for the posted time limit without being ticketed. If your neighborhood is participating in an RPP Program you will need to acquire and display a residential parking permit decal for every vehicle that will park on neighborhood streets during the specified enforcement period.  Please follow this link for more information and application forms.

Commercial Loading Zone Permits

City Council voted to discontinue the Commercial Loading Zone Parking Permit program on Monday, May 17, 2010. Businesses that purchased these permits for 2010 will be issued a refund check. Parking in marked, on-street loading zones will return to the previous condition of allowing parking access to vehicles with commercial license plates using the spaces up to the time permitted on the posted signs.  

***Parking fines and associated late fees are scheduled to change July 1, 2010**

The fine for an expired meter is $10 if paid by the end of the next business day, $15 if paid within 14 days and increases to $30 if paid after 14 days. (A list of all fines can be found here.) A car with four or more unpaid parking tickets in default may be towed. Towing results in additional expenses incurred by the owner of the vehicle.

Ticket payments can be paid online, mailed or paid by following the directions on the back of the ticket. Tickets can also be paid by a drop-box inside City Hall's the East Ann Street lobby entrance. A second, drive-by drop-box is located on the corner of E. Ann and N. Fifth Ave, across from City Hall. If you require a receipt, you may pay at the Customer Service Center at 220 E. Huron, Ann Arbor MI 48107 (Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm). 

Parking Referee

Citizens may contest a parking violation through the parking referee who will investigate and make a decision on the matter. Please note these generally invalid reasons for contesting a ticket.”

What to do if your car has been towed 

To find out where to go and what steps to take to locate and reclaim a vehicle that has been towed, see Police -> Towing