What We Do

Parking is an important part of city life. We help find and create smart ways to make parking easier for everyone in Baltimore.

We manage:

  • Contracts with operators of City-owned parking garages
  • Metered parking
  • Reserved residential parking for residents with disabilities
  • Valet parking regulations
  • Residential permit parking

Baltimore City Supports Electric Vehicles

Find out how we partner with other agencies to make EV charging stations convenient for you in the City.

Learn About the EV Program

Find a Cheaper Parking Meter

We want parking to be easy for you in Baltimore City. Here's some valuable information about parking on our city streets. 

How Meter Pricing Works
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Off-Street Parking

Commuters should look into parking in City-owned garages! It can usually save you money, especially if you sign up for a monthly contract. Here's what you need to know. 

Find Off-Street Parking
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Parking sign in Baltimore City

Residential Parking Permits

The residential parking permit program helps people park near their homes. It also helps make the streets safer, keeps the air cleaner, and makes the neighborhood a better place to live. Here is everything you need to know to apply for or renew a permit.

Explore the Residential Parking Permit Program

Parking Authority Board of Directors

Our Board of Directors has five members. Four of them are appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by City Council. The fifth is a member of City Council and appointed by the City Council President. Terms are staggered and are three years long. They can be removed at will by the appointing representative.

View Upcoming Meetings and Agendas

Current Board of Directors 

Henry M. Kay, AICP, Chair
Director, Transit/Rail , Rummel, Klepper & Kahl (RK&K)

Zac Blanchard
Councilmember, Baltimore City 11th District

Bob Cenname
Deputy Finance Director, City of Baltimore

Natasha M. Dartigue, Esquire
Office of the Public Defender for Baltimore City, District One Administration

Tony Scott
Executive Director, Southwest Partnership 

Doing Business With Us

Interested in doing business with us? Request for Proposals (RFPs) from the Parking Authority.

Request for Proposals

Parking Authority Contact

Get In Touch

(443) 573-2800

Address

211 N. Paca Street
Baltimore, MD 21201

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