Garage Parking Rates

Today:

Hourly: $3.00

Daily Max: $12.00

Monthly Permit: $85

Starting July 8, 2024:

Hourly: $2.00

Daily Max: $8.00

Monthly Permit: $45

Street Parking Rates

Today:

Downtown Core Hourly: $4.00

Downtown Perimeter Hourly: $3.00

Starting July 8, 2024:

Downtown Core Hourly: $2.75

Downtown Perimeter Hourly: $2.25

WELCOME TO PARKING SERVICES

Our mission is to work in partnership with the community to provide equitable and high-quality parking services to residents, visitors, and businesses of San Luis Obispo.

Where to Park and Pay

Below is the interactive parking map. Open this map in a new browser by clicking this link.

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Contact Information

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1260 Chorro St., Suite B
(805) 781-7230
parkinginfo@slocity.org

Office Hours

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Monday – Thursday
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Friday, by appointment only

FAQ Box

I live near a school and this impacts the parking in my neighborhood. What can be done about this?

The Residential Parking District program restricts on-street parking to vehicles that display a permit given to residents by the City. Each district is approved by the City Council. Currently, eleven Residential Parking Districts have been established in the City. See the Residential Parking Districts page for more information.
What is a Residential Parking Permit District?

Check out our Information Guide.
How can I contest a parking citation?
To contest a parking citation you can submit your request in writing or by submitting the online review form. The request for parking citation review must be received within 21 calendar days of receiving the parking citation or within 14 calendar days of receiving the delinquent notice mailing. The procedures to contest/appeal a citation are governed by California Vehicle Code(CVC 40215)

CONTEST/APPEAL OPTIONS
- Online Request: Click here
- Printable Request: Citation Review Form | You may Fax your form to 805-781-7267 or Mail your form to the Parking Services office located at 1260 Chorro St., Suite #B, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401.
  **You may include any photos and/or other documentation to assist in your contest/appeal
  ***In order to appeal a citation you may file your request via our online portal, in person or by phone.
Step #1: Upon receiving the completed request for parking citation review form, within the timeline stated above, the parking citation will be placed on "hold" during the review process. Decisions are made by Supervisors and can take up to 3-4 weeks. Customers will receive a notice of their results by mail. If a citation has been dismissed during the appeal process, the file is closed and no monies are due. No further action is required.

Step #2: If a contest/appeal has been Upheld, an Administrative Hearing Letter will be mailed with the decision. This letter must be filled out and submitted to the Parking Services Office within 21 days from the mail/email date on the form. The fine amount must be paid either online, personal check or money order to proceed with a hearing.
- If paying the fine prior to the hearing will cause a hardship, you may request a Waiver of Penalty Deposi t.
- If the parking citation is dismissed, the file is closed and no monies are due, no further action is required.
AB503-Payment Plans are available as set forth in CVC 40220 for those who can provide proof of indigent status.
- If you requested to have an Administrative Hearing by Mail, please forward any additional statements, pictures, or other documentation you deem appropriate. These and the initial review will be forwarded to the Hearing Officer to review. You will be notified of the decision by mail.
- If you requested to have an Administrative Hearing In Person (Due to COVID-19 these are being done via Zoom/Skype), you will be mailed a Notice of Hearing with the date, time and location of the hearing within 90 days.
- If during the Administrative Hearing step, your appeal has been dismissed, the amount of the fine will be refunded within 30 days.
Step #3: If during the Administrative Hearing step, your contest/appeal has been Upheld, you may continue this process by filing a civil appeal at the San Luis Obispo Superior Court-Civil Division, 1050 Monterey Street, Room 385, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. Your appeal must be filed within 30 days of the date of the Results of Administrative Hearing Letter. The Court will require a filing fee.

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