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Updates for parking in Salt Lake City

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Salt Lake City has made changes to paid parking, which are summarized below.

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Changes effective September 15, 2025

Due to constituent feedback, Salt Lake City has updated the length of time you can park in a metered spot Monday through Saturday after 6pm.

  • TIME LIMITS PER SPACE: You cannot stay in the same paid metered parking spot for more than:
    • Two-hours in the same spot Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
    • Four-hours in the same spot Monday through Saturday, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Changes effective July 1, 2025

  • HOURLY RATE: The hourly rate increased to $3.50 at City parking meters (previously $2.25).
  • SATURDAY METERED PARKING: Payment required at meters on Saturdays (Saturdays previously free).
  • HOURS OF METERED PARKING: Metered parking spots need to be paid for until 10 p.m., Monday through Saturday (previously only paid until 8 p.m.).

What has not changed

Why these changes occurred

These changes are meant to improve parking, support local businesses, and help keep the City running smoothly. Downtown Salt Lake City is growing, and so are its parking needs. Salt Lake City used to be a “commuter city,” where people left after work, but now it’s becoming an “event city,” with more people spending time downtown after work and on the weekends.

With that in mind, the City made these changes for the following reasons:

  • Paid parking encourages shorter stays, so spots open more frequently.
  • Two-hour time limits during the day encourages higher turnover for shoppers and quick stops.
  • Four-hour time limits offers more flexibility and event access in the evenings, making it easier to attend concerts, shows, and dining downtown without having to move your car mid-visit.
  • A 2022 study showed the parking rate is in line with similar cities.
  • Money from meters goes toward services like street and sidewalk repairs, bike lanes, and other City improvements.
  • The July 2025 parking rate change was the first rate change since 2019.

How were these decisions made

A 2022 study done for Salt Lake City looked at how metered parking is used and suggested improvements. With this information, the Mayor’s Administration proposed the Council-approved parking changes that went into effect on July 1, 2025 as part of the City’s Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Budget.

For changes to time limits per space, the City heard feedback from constituents and made changes to increase the time limit per space from two-hours to four-hours after 6 p.m. to increase access to our City’s events. This ensures the City balances turnover during the day with longer evening stays that support the City’s nightlife and community events.

Learn more from the 2022 executive summary of the study prepared for the City by Walker Consultants, which has guided the City in all of these changes.

What are the public benefits?

By increasing the parking rates and hours of paid metered parking, the City can keep spaces turning over more often. The City’s curbside parking is meant for shorter visits—like going to a shop or restaurant. These changes also help local businesses and give the City more funding to improve services.

Other information

Where is the new signage about enforcement and rates?
Physical signage is being updated on the existing parking spot poles to reflect the changes of enforcement hours. The rate changes are updated on the parking pay station display screens and on the ParkSLC app. Drivers should read and obey all signs carefully before parking.

Will Sunday and holiday parking still be free?
Yes

Will the parking payment options be impacted?
No, you can still pay at the meter with coins, cash, or credit card, or you can use the ParkSLC app.

Contact us

Contact the Urban Services Division by:

Email: slcparking@slc.gov

Phone: 801-535-6628

To help us respond faster, please include:

  • The address where an issue is happening
  • The vehicle’s license plate number
  • The make, model, and color of the vehicle
  • A short description of the problem

If you’re reporting an abandoned car, let us know how long it’s been parked there.