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Downtown Parking Policy Changes
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Going downtown? Changes to parking policies will make parking better for everyone! Professor Parker, our resident "Roads Scholar," is here to anwer your downtown parking questions!
If you have questions or comments about parking in Fort Collins, please email Professor Parker using our online form.
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Why are Policies Changing?
- The City of Fort Collins, Downtown Business Association and Downtown Development Association are working together to address Downtown parking problems. Limited downtown on-street parking means those planning a stay longer than two hours should use the downtown parking structures or outlying parking.
- We want to be more customer-friendly so the first violation receives a warning only. The intent is to crack down on repeat offenders, so fines will go up dramatically for repeated violations. Time limits encourage people to move their vehicle to increase parking turnover for downtown businesses, customers and visitors.
What's Changing?
Stay violation free for 180 days:
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Overtime violations received within the last 180 days
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# Violations
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Amount of Fine
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1st
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Warning (Oops ticket)
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2nd
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$10
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3rd
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$25
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4th or more
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$50
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- The amount of your ticket will be determined by the number of violations you have received in the past 180 days.
- This schedule does not include red zones, handicapped violations or other restricted violations.
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Chalking Days are Over!
 Parking officers will no longer chalk tires to determine how long a car has been parked. Instead, they will use a camera that scans license plates. Also, long-term parkers will no longer be allowed to move their car from one space to another in the same area.
What is 'timed parking'?
You may not park longer than the posted time limit. If a sign says “2 HR PARKING” you may not park for longer than two hours. There is no grace period.
What is the 4-hour rule?
When you leave a timed parking space, you may not return and park in the same block-face for at least four hours from the time you left. (See below for definition of "block face.")
What is a "BLOCK-FACE"?
 A BLOCK-FACE is defined as the portion of a street between two intersections, including all on-street parking, both sides and center (where applicable).
Pay those Fines!
If you do get a ticket, please pay promptly. Drivers with 4 or more outstanding tickets or $75 or more in outstanding fines will have their car booted!
Know your Parking Options! Try Them and SAVE Money!
Downtown Parking Structures
There are two parking structures located in Downtown for all your parking needs. Civic Center Parking Structure is located on the corner of Mason Street and Laporte Avenue. Old Town Parking Structure is located on the corner of Mountain Avenue and Remington Street.
Permits:
- Regular monthly - $44 ($8 discount if purchased/renewed early)
- Rooftop monthly - $24 ($6 discount if purchased/renewed early)
- Shared rooftop permits monthly - (2 to 3 persons) $24 total ($6 discount if purchased/renewed early)
- Hourly rate - 50 cents per hour, first hour free
Structures are open 24 hours and security patrolled. Parking attendants are on duty during business hours.You may contact Parking Services for more information at 970-221-6617.
Transfort Bus System:
Bike Trails and Bike Lockers:
Bicycle lockers are available at both the Civic Center and Old Town parking structures and at the Downtown Transit Center.Maps are available by calling the City of Fort Collins SmartTrips.
Did You Know?
- In the Downtown core, long-term parkers parking in short-term spaces happens about 20% of the time,or about 1 in 5 short-term spaces is used by a long-term parker. This decreases "parking turnover" (number of different vehicles that use a parking space in a given period of time).This deprives businesses of customers, revenue and growth.
- A parking space in front of a retail establishment can directly contribute up to $300,000 in gross revenue per year.
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