Parking Services Mission Statement
The Division of Parking Services is committed to
providing accessible, equitable and predictable mobility and parking options
for all residents, guests and visitors. We aim to manage congestion, increase
mobility options and operate parking in a city experiencing enormous growth,
while preserving the uniqueness of our neighborhoods for all to enjoy.
Wave goodbye to meters. Say hello to kiosks and mobile payment.
The City of Columbus recently introduced a simpler way to park. Mobile payment and pay-by-plate kiosks have replaced single space meters. There are multiple ways to quickly pay for parking. For more information, check out our "My Buddy Charles" video series about parking. - click here
About Parking Services
For location and hours of operation –
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Special Hours of Operation:
Saturday, June 10 9:30am - 1:30pm
Organizational structure –
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Mission and Vision -
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Strategic Parking Plan –
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Parking Tickets and Vehicle Impoundment
Pay a parking ticket – click here
Contest a parking ticket – click here
Claims and Impounded Vehicles - click here
Parking Enforcement – learn more
Parking laws – learn more
Street sweeping – learn more
Parking Kiosks and Mobile Payment
Map of parking kiosks and ADA meters – click here
To report a broken kiosk – click here
How to use a parking kiosk and mobile payment – learn more
For a list of holidays when on-street parking is free – click here
Parking kiosk refund – learn more
Parking Management Plans and Permit Parking
Permit Eligibility Map - click here
Permit Eligibility Requirements - click here
How To Apply for Permits - click here
German Village Parking - learn more
Parking Policies, Applications and Forms - learn more
Parking Programs and Policies
Car-Sharing – learn more
Electric Vehicle Charging - learn more
Loading Zones – learn more
Motorized Two-Wheeled Vehicle Parking – learn more
On-Street Parking Out of Service Policy - learn more
Parking Variance Guidelines - learn more
Residential ADA Parking –
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Shared Mobility Devices - learn more
Valet Parking –
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