Parking in Alexandria

Information and maps about parking including residential parking districts, parking restrictions, and meter and pay-by-phone zones.

The City’s ParkMobile service provides the ability to make payments via a smartphone app or toll-free phone number and is an alternative to the pay station kiosks on each block.

The Parking and Curbside Management Annual Work Plan for Fiscal Year 2026 is an overview that outlines the accomplishments, work objectives, on-going projects, and future goals related to parking and curbside management.

Latest Updates

The Market Square Garage is closed to the public for the City Hall and Market Square Renovation. Click here for other parking locations in Old Town.
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

Enhanced Visibility at Intersections

Section 10-4-41 of the City Code prohibits parking within 20 feet of intersecting curb lines at every intersection citywide and signage is not required for Parking Enforcement to issue citations regarding this ordinance. The Traffic and Parking Board approved an administrative procedure enabling T&ES to remove up to 60 contiguous feet of on-street parking for each approach for the purposes of further daylighting an intersection.

The City of Alexandria Parking Enforcement Pilot Contractor Program FAQs

The City of Alexandria’s Parking Enforcement Program program is managed by the Alexandria Police Department’s Parking Enforcement Division and represents the City’s commitment to enforcement efforts and voluntary compliance with existing regulations.

Parking Restrictions and Districts Overview

Certain areas in the City are designated as residential permit parking districts. Learn how to obtain a permit, request a guest permit, or reserve temporary parking.

Parking in Old Town Alexandria

There are many parking options for your visit to Old Town Alexandria.

Parking Studies and Projects

The City has conducted a variety of studies in order to identify ways to make parking in Alexandria more convenient and consistent.

A City employee retrieves a vehicle's keys at the impound lot.

Vehicle Impound

The City's vehicle impound section is responsible for the storage and disposal of all vehicles impounded by the City. The Impound Facility processes approximately 3,000 vehicles per year. Vehicles not claimed by the owners may be either auctioned by the City or disposed of through a junk car program that is administered by the State of Virginia.

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