In downtown, the City of Fort Collins has two parking structures and five surface lots available for both hourly and permit parking. Hourly rates for parking structures is $1 per hour, with the first hour free. Free on-street parking is also available.
Visit the Permits page for monthly permit information and how to purchasing a permit.
Map of Downtown Parking Areas
| Location/Hours of Operation | Hourly Parking | Permit Parking | |
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1-2 Jefferson Lot Mix of free (no time restriction) and permit parking spaces. |
100 Jefferson Street | Free 2-hour parking. | Prices vary |
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3. Olive Lot Permit parking only lot. |
Intersection of Olive and Mathews | Not available, permit only lot. | Prices vary |
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4. Mason Lot City managed lot offering both permit and pay by space parking. This is the City's only surface parking lot offering a pay-by-space system. |
100 South Mason Street Permit parking is provided for designated spaces Monday through Friday 7AM-5PM |
$1/hour Monday through Saturday 7AM-10PM. Payment can be made at automated machines using coin, bill or credit card. Exact payment is required as the machine does not issue change. The fine for failure to pay is $100. |
Prices vary |
| 5. Justice Center | Southeast corner of HOWES and Laporte | Free 2-hour parking. | |
| 6. Civic Center Parking Structure |
Southeast corner of Mason and Laporte Open 24 hours and security patrolled. Parking attendants are on duty during business hours, but payments can be made 24/7 using the automated pay machines. |
Free first hour, then $1 for each additional hour. Parking is free on Sundays and City holidays. | Prices vary |
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7. Chestnut Lot Offers both 2-hour and permit parking. |
300 Jefferson Street | Free 2-hour parking. | Prices vary |
| 8. Old Town Parking Structure |
100 Remington Street Open 24 hours and security patrolled. Parking attendants are on duty during business hours, but payments can be made 24/7 using the automated pay machines. |
Free first hour, then $1 for each additional hour. Parking is free on Sundays and City holidays. | Prices vary |
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9. Oak Remington Lot Offers both 2-hour parking and permit parking from 8AM - 6PM, designated by signs. |
Intersection of Remington and Oak Streets | Free 2-hour parking | Prices vary |