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Apply for parking permits, pay or contest a parking ticket, and find on- and off-street parking in Berkeley.

Apply for a residential preferential parking permit or purchase visitor parking passes. Look up parking meter prices and time limits for various commercial areas in Berkeley. Pay your parking ticket online, by phone, or in person. Follow a three-step process to contest your parking ticket. Learn about restrictions for on-street parking, and find an off-street garage or lot. People with disabilities can apply for free parking at City-owned parking garages and request a blue zone near their home.

Parked cars

Residential Parking Permits

Apply for permits and visitor passes

Channing Street parking garage

Parking Garages and Lots

Check locations, hours, and rates

Wheelchair user

Parking for People with Disabilities

Get free parking in City-owned garages

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Telegraph Ave from Russell St

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Haste Street parked cars in Southside Area of Berkeley

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Sunset during UC Berkeley football game

Neighborhood parking restrictions for Cal football games

Avoid $225 parking fines or towing by avoiding certain residential areas. Consider taking public transportation or more sustainable options, such as a shared bicycle or scooter. Home games on Sept. 3, 10, 24; Oct. 22, 29; and Nov. 19, 25.

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