Park Tucson

Parking rate increases include:

• Metered parking increase to $1.50 per hour
• Garage and surface lot parking rates increase to $1.25 per hour
• Weekend and evening flat rates will increase by $1
• Monthly parking permits increase by $5
• Residential parking permits increase by $8-$10 annually

There were no changes to the extension of the parking meter enforcement hours. Parking meter enforcement hours will remain unchanged and continue to be enforced during regular hours. Parking meters remain free on Sundays.

April 9, 2024 - Tucson Mayor and Council approved via Resolution No. 23738, a phased in multi-year parking rate increase across a variety of parking types.

August 6, 2025 - Tucson Mayor and Council directed the Department of Transportation & Mobility to develop a proposal for additional parking rate increases as part of the conversation around the Heart of Tucson tourism district.

November 5, 2025 - Tucson Mayor and Council gave notice of their intent(PDF, 774KB) to increase parking rates and extend parking meter enforcement hours in 2026.

January 21, 2026 - A public hearing was held on the proposed increases at the Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Council. A motion was adopted to delay and postpone any further increases to parking rates and any extension of parking meter enforcement hours for a period of up to 90 days to gather more business and public feedback. During the postponement period, the Park Tucson Division researched, collected, and analyzed parking data, participated in discussions with the public, and worked closely with stakeholders to evaluate the proposed changes.

May 5, 2026 - Mayor and Council unanimously (7-0) to approve Resolution No. 24113, an updated rate proposal for Park Tucson rates and fees including increases to parking meters, garage and surface lots, and residential parking permits. There is no change to enforcement hours as a result of this proposal.

The new parking rates will become effective July 1, 2026. Additional information is provided below.

Watch the Mayor and Council Meeting Item on YouTube

Mayor and Council Memorandum

View the Mayor and Council Agenda Materials (Item 7c)

Attachment A to Resolution 24113 

Reinvest in Parking Facilities - revenue will go toward improving parking services, security, and maintenance to help create a safer and more customer-friendly experience.

Sustain Parking Operations - maintain the parking system, including cleaning, security, enforcement, special events, and neighborhood parking programs.

Align with Comparable Markets - current parking rates are below those in similar and neighboring cities, and the update will bring Tucson more in line with peer communities.

Student/Commuter renewals will begin Tuesday July 15th 2025 and run through Friday July 25th 2025. No permits will be issued from July 26th 2025 through July 31st 2025. New customers will be able to purchase a permit beginning Friday August 1st 2025. All permits will be sold on line and will need to be picked up in the Park Tucson office.

Interactive Parking Map of lots, garages and meter locations in the Downtown, 4th Avenue, and Main Gate Areas

(PDF, 473KB)

Map of Parking and Attractions along the Sun Link Streetcar Route

(PDF, 466KB)

Effective as of June 2, 2025, enforcement of paid parking and the posted time limits for on-street parking began in the Mercado District. This paid parking and enforcement will promote increased availability of parking for customers and visitors in the Mercado District. See the map above to view the time limits for particular street segments.

New Parking Pay Stations have been installed on most blocks in the Mercado District. These Pay Stations accept coins, credit cards, and tap-to-pay. For more information, please see the How To Use the Parking Pay Stations video.

You can also pay for parking at the Mercado District via the GoTucson Parking mobile app, just look for the GoTucson Parking App Zone signs for your Zone number.

Parked in a Park Tucson garage or lot recently? Provide feedback with ourParking Experience Survey

On-street parking is not enforced on the following holidays:

New Year's Day
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
President's Day
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veteran's Day
Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Day