Parking in Alexandria
Information about parking in the City of Alexandria, including parking options, enforcement, districts and permits.
Page updated on January 29, 2025 at 12:50 PM
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Parking and Curbside Management Annual Work Plan
The Parking and Curbside Management Annual Work Plan for Fiscal Year 2025 is an overview that outlines the accomplishments, work objectives, on-going projects, and future goals related to parking and curbside management. Annual Work Plan for Fiscal Year 2025
Latest Updates
- The option to pay via ParkMobile payment was added to three parking garages including the Market Square Garage at 108 North Fairfax Street, the Courthouse Square Garage at 111 South Pitt Street, and the North Union Street Garage at 220 North Union Street.
- New parking meters were installed citywide in the fall of 2023. Simply enter your license plate number and pay using the kiosk or ParkMobile app. Customers can find further information and instructions on how to pay via the ParkMobile app here: Parking Pay-by-Phone | City of Alexandria, VA (alexandriava.gov)
- The City-owned parking garages at Market Square, Courthouse, and North Union Street were updated with new technology that allows for faster & more secure payment options to reduce exiting queues. Hourly pricing at these locations was reduced to $2.00/hour from $2.50/hour because the new machines do not accept coins.
- Cheaper parking options nights and weekends at Courthouse Garage and higher hourly rates on select residential blocks: Please visit the Parking in Old Town and Residential Pay by Phone webpages for more information about these parking initiatives to mitigate parking demand on residential blocks
- Free Guest and Visitor parking permits are available online for those living in Residential Permit Parking Districts. Print permits at home for stays of 1 to 7 days
- Request Temporary Reserved On-street Parking: Learn more about how to request parking for moving, construction equipment, weddings, funerals, et cetera through the City's Permits Office using APEX