Pay at a Pay Station

New! Pay by Plate

We recently started updating our pay stations to Pay by Plate and will continue this process throughout the year.
See Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Pay by Plate
For added convenience, set up your MyParkingReceipts.com account so you don't have to remember your license plate number. Access your parking history for up to 2 years and print a receipt any time.
More information on how to Pay by Plate:

Pay Station Features

Pay stations accept credit cards, debit cards, and coins.
Need morning parking? On most blocks, you can pre-pay at night for time the next morning, up to the maximum time allowed.
Time of day rates allow for lower prices during times of lower demand, check out the on-street parking rate map.

Questions?

Pay by Plate FAQ
If the pay station is out of service, you can use PayByPhone.
To report a problem during paid parking hours, call (206) 684-5260 or email DOT_Paystations@seattle.gov.

Parking Rules

Pay for parking during the pay to park hours, noted on pay stations and signs directly above the pay station.
Holidays and Sundays are free parking days.
Follow instructions on the pay station - enter your license number, select your time, make a payment, and be on your way!
You can also pay for parking using PayByPhone.
Park on the block for up to the maximum time shown, then leave that space so someone else can use it.
Please don't park during restricted hours (posted on street signs) or you risk ticket and tow.