HOURLY PARKING INFORMATION

STRUCTURE AND LOT PARKING

Downtown Ann Arbor has eight public parking structures, three surface parking lots, and 1,800 metered spaces on-street and in lots.

• Parking structures and gated lots are operational 24/7. 
• Parking rates apply Monday-Saturday, while parking is free on Sunday (Sunday 4am- Monday 4am).
• Additionally, parking is free on holidays observed by PCI Municipal Services.

METERED PARKING

• Metered parking on-street and in lots is enforced Monday-Saturday 8:00 am – 6:00 pm. 
• Metered parking is free on evenings, Sundays, and on holidays observed by City of Ann Arbor employees. 
• Parking time limits are posted on parking space markers. 

Always check signs carefully before parking, and park only up to the maximum time posted for that meter.

* Different parking rates may apply for special events. ** Half price meters have a 10-hour limit. These meters can be found on the 300 block of S. First, the 300 and 400 blocks of N. Ashley, the 300 block of W. William, the 400 block of S. Ashley, and the 700 block of Packard. 3-Year Rate Change Schedule (as of June 1, 2024) (PDF)

HOW TO PAY FOR PARKING

1. Paying at Parking Structures (& the South Ashley Surface Lot)

You can pay for hourly parking through various methods within downtown parking structures and the South Ashley Surface Lot.

Payment Methods:

• With a cashier at the structure exit.
• With a credit card at the entrance and exit.
• At a pay-on-foot kiosk before returning to your vehicle
• With a prepaid Easy Pay card. Easy Pay cards may be purchased at the PCI Municipal Services office at 324 Maynard Street.  The cards make for a speedy exit and fewer credit card transactions.

2. Paying at Metered Parking Spaces (on-street parking or in metered lots)

You can pay for metered parking spaces using:

• epark Kiosk
  • Enter in your space number, and pay either by coin (bills are NOT accepted) or credit card.
  • On-street epark pay station kiosks are located on every block. Remember parking duration limits apply.

• epark Moble App (download here)
  • Download the app, set up an account, enter your space number, and then select your expiration time.
  • You can top off your meter remotely if you need more time at your space.