Seattle Department of Transportation
Sam Zimbabwe, Director
Paid Parking Rates
Current Parking Rates and Hours of Operations
Paid parking is in effect Monday through Saturday and is generally limited to 2 hours, 4 hours, or 10 hours (all-day). Parking is free on Sundays, when time limits generally do not apply.
Starting October 5, rates will increase to $1.00/hour at some times of day in a few areas:
| New Sept Rates | |||
| Paid Parking Area | AM | Afternoon | PM |
| Belltown South | $0.50 | $1.00 | $0.50 |
| Chinatown/ID Core | $0.50 | $1.00 | $0.50 |
| Chinatown/ID Edge | $0.50 | $1.00 | $0.50 |
| Denny Triangle North | $0.50 | $1.00 | $0.50 |
| Denny Triangle South | $0.50 | $1.00 | $0.50 |
| First Hill | $1.00 | $1.00 | $0.50 |
Rates in all other areas will remain at $0.50/hour.
Please note that many streets have morning, afternoon, or other restrictions when parking is not allowed. Always check specific pay station and street parking signs.
Click here to see a map of paid parking rates.