Drivers in Tucson could soon be paying more for parking, though not as much as originally proposed.
One major change removes a proposal to charge for parking later in the evening and on Sundays after concerns were raised by residents and businesses.
Under the updated plan, meter rates would increase from $1 to $1.50 an hour. Garage and surface lot rates would rise to $1.25 an hour. Some flat rates and residential permits would also see smaller increases.
According to a city document, the increase is needed because the cost of running the parking system is higher than the revenue it generates. The Park Tucson fund started fiscal year 2026 with a negative balance of $185,546 and is projected to end the year at negative $549,750. If approved, the changes are expected to generate about $636,863 annually to help address the deficit, maintain parking facilities, improve safety and upgrade equipment…