Downtown Parking
On January 1, 2025, the annual parking permit rate increase will take effect. View the 2025 Parking Permit Rates for more details.
The City of Vancouver offers a variety of parking options in downtown Vancouver and in Uptown Village, including hourly on-street parking, off-street lots and parking garages, and monthly parking permits.
On-Street Parking
Parking is enforced Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Parking is free on weekdays after 6 p.m., on weekends and on the following holidays:
- New Year’s Day
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
- Presidents’ Day
- Memorial Day
- Juneteenth
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Veterans Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Native American Heritage Day
- Christmas Day
Rates
- Parking Pay Stations: $1.75 per hour; $2.50 per hour – Waterfront District
- Coin-operated Parking Meters: $.50 per hour
- Parking Kitty rate at coin-operated: $1.75 per hour; $2.50 per hour – Waterfront District
Vancouvercenter Park ‘N Go Garage rates have increased from $1.25 per hour to $1.75 per hour, and from $12.50 a day to $17.50 a day. This rate increase is the first since 2017 and is being implemented to match current market and on-street downtown rates. Garage data shows the average occupancy is regularly above 85%, and at 100% during peak hours.
- Hourly Rate: $1.75
- All day: $17.50
- Multiple days: $17.50 per day (5-day max)
Using Parking Meters and Pay Stations
- Most parking meters and pay stations accept U.S. coins.
- Parking pay stations also accept debit, Visa or MasterCard.
- Paying with the Parking Kitty app is available at meters and pay stations with Parking Kitty stickers on them or signs near them
- Maximum time stays are posted on each parking meter and pay station sign.
- “Feeding the meter,” or parking longer than the posted time, is prohibited.
Off-Street Parking
Recognizing the importance of affordable and convenient parking options for the success of downtown redevelopment efforts, the City of Vancouver owns and operates three surface parking lots and one Park ‘n Go parking garage. Hourly parking is only available in the Park ‘n Go garage.
| Lot or garage | Current parking rates |
|---|---|
| Lot #1 Smith Tower Lot 5th & Washington streets 31 stalls + 2 ADA parking stalls Monthly permit parking only Permit hours: Monday-Friday, 6 a.m. – 6 p.m. with the exception of nine dedicated spaces and stall #8 (ADA). Dedicated spaces are 11, 13-16, 18, 19, 21, 22. | Reserved Stall: $100/month Reserved Stall with Senior discount: $90/month Senior Development Housing permit: $70/month |
| Lot #2 Evergreen Lot Evergreen & Broadway streets 62 stalls total 51 One and two hour FREE parking stalls 11 Monthly permit stalls 1 ADA parking stall Monthly permit hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m | Reserved Stall: $125/month General Access Senior Development Housing: $70/month |
| Lot #11 Broadway 11th & Broadway streets 7 stalls + 1 ADA parking stall Monthly permit parking only Permit parking hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. | Permit Rates: General access permit (LevelsP1/P2): $115/month Regular monthly permit (Level P3) $130/month Senior discount permit (Levels P1/P2), age 62 and older: $105/month Hourly Pay Station Rates: $1.75 per hour All day (6 a.m. – closing): $17.50 Multiple days: $17.50/day (max. 5 days) |
| Lot #18 Park ‘n GoTM Vancouvercenter Garage Enter off 6th St. at the corner of Columbia St. 450 stalls on level 1 and 2 shared between hourly pay station and permit holder 300 stalls on level 3 for permit holders only Permits are only available to residents and employees of Vancouvercenter. Garage Hours Monday – Thursday: 5 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. Friday: 5 a.m. – Midnight Saturday: 6 a.m. – Midnight Sunday: 6 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. Height Clearance: 7 ft. Payment is required at all times vehicle is parked in garage. | Permit Rates: General access permit (LevelsP1/P2): $130/month General access permit (Level P3) $145/month General access with Senior discount permit (Levels P1/P2): $115/month Hourly Pay Station Rates: $1.75 per hour All day (6 a.m. – closing): $17.50 Multiple days: $17.50/day (max. 5 days) |
