Parking Services
About
The Parking Services Division enforces parking on the streets throughout the city and manages parking and tenant spaces in City-owned parking facilities. The division also manages the Sacramento Marina and many programs that support the local community. The customer service counter is located in the Revenue Division in New City Hall.
Pay or contest parking citation
To get citation details, just enter the citation issue number and the license plate number.number. Payment methods include debit or credit card.
To contest a City of Sacramento citation online: A citation may be contested online without providing prepayment. Select the "Pay or Contest" and enter the citation information to access the citation. On the payment page, scroll down and locate the Contest Form link.
Sacramento County citations: To pay or contest, please scroll down to the Citation Services icon located under the "index" section on this page.
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Customer service
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Public CounterView office hours, location, and contact information
The customer service counter is located at City Hall, where you can complete applications and make payments in-person.
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Monthly EV customersView monthly EV customer instructions
Program details, online account, and forms.
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Residential permitsView residential permit information and online application
Complete applications online or in person.
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DEPP renewalsRenew online
Renew every March and September. Complete the application online or in-person.
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Credit card authorization formCredit card authorization form
Complete the form for credit card changes or enroll in auto-pay. Do not email credit card numbers.
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Mission
Provide innovative and sustainable public infrastructure and services.
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Vision
Preserve and enhance quality of life.
online resources
Online discount passes for commuter parking
Online parking reservations for local events
Check residential permit expiration dates for all permit areas
Updated road closure information on Sacramento streets
Pay monthly fee for downtown employee merchant parking permit
Brochure for residents with answers to commonly asked parking questions
Enforcement based on actual signage posted on the street. Map for reference only
Easy way to pay at meters and parking facilities across North America
Receipts for single-space smart meter payments
Report parking enforcement violations and all other City service requests
View days and hours when meters and time limits are enforced
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View resources and routes in Sacramento for bicyclists
View SacRT services servicing the greater Sacramento region
View office hours, dock hours, and rates
View discounts and resources for alternative mode commuters
careers with parking services
View and apply for career opportunities with the City of Sacramento
Download a brochure to view our seven teams and specific classifications
subscribe to City garage updates
Subscribe to updates about garage closures, special events, rate changes, and important information
Receive updates about garage information via email.
Receive updates about garage information via text. Carrier rates apply.