Lots and Structures
Three major surface lots and seven city parking structures are leased to the Downtown Development Authority and managed by Republic Parking (761-7235). Republic Parking provides attended operation for all of the lots and structures it manages which means that parking fees must be paid upon leaving. Parking validation is available at many downtown stores and restaurants. Certain spaces do not permit parking before 10 a.m., except Sundays and Holidays. For more information, please see the DDA Transportation and Parking Information page.
Republic Parking now also supervises all smaller metered lots and on street meters. Meter hours of operation are generally Monday through Saturday from 8am to 6pm. Please note that the time limit on the meters vary. Vehicles are subject to tickets if parked at a spot beyond the time limit.
Residential Parking Permits
Note: residential handicap parking spaces can be requested.
The Residential Parking Permit (RPP) program allows vehicles owned by residents to park in an RPP neighborhood for the posted time limit without being ticketed. If your neighborhood is participating in an RPP Program you will need to acquire and display a residential parking permit decal for every vehicle that will park on neighborhood streets during the specified enforcement period.
Residential Parking Permits will only be issued TO APPLICANTS LIVING IN THE AFFECTED AREA. You must show proof that residency has been established by providing a copy of:
1. Motor vehicle registration showing the vehicle is registered in your name (applicant, spouse, or licensed dependent living at the address -- if last names differ, also provide a copy of birth certificated, marriage license, or other official document supporting request); and
2. One of the Following
a. Current utility bill containing the appropriate name and address.
b. Rent or lease agreement containing the appropriate name and address.
c. Notarized declaration of residency by the owner or manager of a rental property.
d. Driver’s license with the appropriate name and address.
Applications may be made either through the mail or taken in person to the 1st floor counter at the City Center Building located at 220 E. Huron (diagonally across the street from City Hall). Fees are $45 per permit, per calendar year. Replacement permits are $30.
Residential Parking Permit Brochure (pdf)
Residential Parking Permit Criteria (pdf)- Summary of Residential Parking Permit Program
Residential Parking Programs Time Limit Exemptions (pdf) Process for special event considerations
Residential Parking Permit Application (pdf) - Available online to print out and send in.
Petition for Residential Parking Permit (RPP) Petition (pdf) - Available online to print and send in with signatures.
Residential Parking Areas Map for Harvard Place and Ridgeway (pdf)
Residential Parking Areas Map for Burns Park and Oxbridge (pdf)
Residential Parking Areas Map for North Central Property Owners Assn (pdf)
Residential Parking Areas Map for Spring, Brooks and Summit (pdf)
No Parking Tuesdays 8-3 on Specific Burns Park Streets (pdf)
Residential Parking Areas Map for Old West Side (pdf)
If you have additional questions or would like an application mailed to you, please call (734) 994-2818.
The fine for an expired meter is $10 if paid by the end of the next business day, $15 if paid within 14 days and increases to $30 if paid after 14 days. A car with four or more unpaid parking tickets in default is in violation of city code and will be towed. Towing results in additional expenses incurred by the owner of the vehicle.
Ticket payments can be paid on line, mailed or paid by following the directions on the back of the ticket. Tickets can also be paid by drop box at the police front desk or near the drive-thru window at City Hall. If you require a receipt, you may pay at the Customer Service Center at 220 E. Huron, Ann Arbor MI 48107 (Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm).
For parking mistakes and disputes, citizens can contest the violation by seeing city parking referee. The referee will investigate the ticket and will make a decision on the matter.
What to Do if your Car has been towed?
To find out where to go and what steps to take to locate and reclaim a vehicle that has been towed, see Police -> Towing Back to Top