About Demand-Based Parking

In the summer of 2017, we began changing parking meter prices based on how many people needed parking spots. Every six months, the City checks the data and adjusts the prices to make sure there is always one or two open spots on each block. This helps people find parking more easily and spend more time enjoying Baltimore.

The Goal

Our goal is to make sure there is always one or two open parking spaces on each block. To do that, we need to set the right price. This means choosing the lowest price that still helps keep some spots open for people who need them.

How It Works

Every six months, we collect and study data to see how many parking spots are being used on each block. Meter prices change slowly, going up or down by $0.25 at most twice a year.

  • If more than 85% of spots are taken, the price will usually go up.
  • If fewer than 75% of spots are taken, the price will usually go down.
  • If the number stays between 75% and 85%, the price will stay the same.

Demand-Based Parking Areas in the City

Central Downtown 

Central Downtown

The 12th round of meter-rate changes went into effect in October of 2024.

Maps of New Rates

· Download Map of Meter Rate Adjustments (up, down, maintain)

· Download Map of New Meter Rates

Other Files to Download

· Download the table of new Central Downtown parking meter rates

· Download the Central Downtown parking meter rate study full report including maps 

Fells Point 

Fells Point

The new rates went into effect in October 2022. 

Download the Fells Point Parking Meter Rate Study Full Report including maps. 

Harbor East

Harbor East

The 4th round of meter-rate changes went into effect in July of 2024.

Maps of New Rates

Download Map of Daytime Meter Rate Adjustments (up, down, maintain)
Download Map of New Daytime Meter Rates
Download Map of Evening Meter Rate Adjustments (up, down, maintain)
Download Map of New Evening Meter Rates 

Other Files to Download

Download the Harbor East Demand Based Parking Meter Rate Setting Full Report including maps.

Mt. Vernon

Mt. Vernon Demand Based Parking Meter Rate Setting 

The fourth demand-based parking meter rate study was conducted in August 2024 and the new rates went into effect in April 2025.

Federal Hill

Federal Hill

The 3rd round of meter-rate changes went into effect in June of 2024. 

Maps of New Rates

Download Map of Daytime Meter Rate Adjustments (up, down, maintain)
Download Map of New Daytime Meter Rates
Download Map of Evening Meter Rate Adjustments (up, down, maintain)
Download Map of New Evening Meter Rates

Other Files to Download

Download Table of New Split Rate Parking Meter Rates
Download Table of New Non-Split Rate Parking Meter Rates
Download Full Report