Parking
Parking
Navigating traffic in the District can be tricky, and finding a parking space can seem like a competitive challenge! DDOT tries to mitigate the hassle of parking by providing a number of services, such as parking permits and the new pay-by-phone parking meter option. For complete information regarding parking in the District, visit DDOT’s website under Traffic Management.
Pay By Phone
In July, 2011, DDOT launched a citywide program with Parkmobile which allows you to use your cell phone to pay for parking at all 17,000 on-street metered spaces throughout the District. Users can sign up online at parkmobile.com. A mobile app is also available for iPhone, Android and Blackberry. View this map to see which meters are currently using pay-by-phone.
Report a Broken Parking Meter
If you come across a broken parking meter, please let DDOT know about it by calling the Mayor’s Citywide Call Center at 311. Or, you may complete a service request online using the DC government’s Service Request Center.
Disability Parking
The District has several programs intended to make parking more accessible to people with disabilities. These include reserved on-street parking, ADA accessible meters and spaces, and disability parking permits and tags. Click here for more information and to download application forms.
Parking Garages
Parking garages in the District are privately owned and, therefore, not managed by DDOT. Most offer both daily and monthly parking. For information about locations and fees, visit www.bestparking.com.
Parking Permits
There are a number of programs that DDOT offers to make parking in the District more convenient for residents and their visitors.