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Salt Lake City is making a few changes to paid parking. During the recent budget, the City Council held time for public comment and approved increases in parking pay rates and longer hours for paid metered parking.
What is changing
- HOURLY RATE: The hourly rate will now be $3.50 at City parking meters (previously $2.25).
- SATURDAY METERED PARKING: Payment will be required at meters on Saturdays (Saturdays previously free).
- HOURS OF METERED PARKING: Metered parking spots will need to be paid for until 10 p.m., Monday through Saturday (previously only paid until 8 p.m.).
What is not changing
- You can still pay for parking using the ParkSLC app or a nearby pay station.
- Sunday parking is free at City meters.
- City holidays are not enforced at meters.
- You can’t park in the same spot for more than two hours.
- Residential parking permits are not changing.
When will these changes occur
Changes will take effect on July 1, 2025. Parking meters will be updated with the new rate information, and updated signage will be posted across the City to show the additional hours of enforcement. Please read and follow all signs carefully before parking.
Why are these changes occurring
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 decided to make these changes for the following reasons:
- Paid parking encourages shorter stays, so spots open more frequently.
- A study showed the new rate is in line with similar cities.
- Money from meters goes toward services like street and sidewalk repairs, bike lanes, and other City improvements.
- This is the first parking rate change since 2019.
How was this decision 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 parking changes to the City Council in the Recommended Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Budget.
For any changes to rates and ordinances (like parking rates and enforcement rules), the Council is required to hold at least two public hearings to gather feedback from the community. The public hearings for this occurred on May 20 and June 3, 2025.
After holding the public hearings, the Council voted to make the ordinance and rate changes for the FY26 budget. The approved budget takes effect at the start of the new fiscal year, which is July 1.
Learn more about the FY26 City Budget.
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 short 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 will be updated on the existing parking spot poles to reflect the changes of enforcement hours. The rate changes will be 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 Compliance 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.