SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — Salt Lake City is making multiple changes to paid parking, beginning July 1, including raising the hourly rate by 55%, extending payment hours through 10 p.m., and requiring payment on Saturdays.
The Salt Lake City Council has recently approved parking pay rates and longer hours for paid meter parking. These changes are being implemented Tuesday, July 1, 2025. Here’s what’s changing:
- Hourly Rate: The hourly rate will now be $3.50 at City parking meters (previously $2.25).
- Saturday Metered Parking: Payment will be required at meters on Saturdays (previously free).
- Hours of Metered Parking: Metered parking spots will need to be paid for until 10 p.m., Monday through Saturday (previously only until 8 p.m.).
Here’s what’s not changing:
- Payment Method: You can still pay for parking using the ParkSLC app or a nearby pay station.
- Sundays Free: Sunday parking is free at City meters.
- Holidays Free: City holidays are not enforced at meters.
- Two-hour Limit: You can’t park in the same spot for more than two hours.
- Parking Permits:Residential parking permits are not changing.
Starting July 1, parking meters will be updated with the new rate information and updated signage will be posted across Salt Lake City to show the additional hours of enforcement.
Why are these changes occurring?
According to the City, the changes are meant to “improve parking, support local businesses, and help keep the City running smoothly” amid City growth.
The City said that paid parking encourages shorter stays, so spots open more frequently. They also said that a study showed the new rate is in line with similar cities, though some are urging them to release the study publicly. The City also said that money from meters goes toward services like street and sidewalk repairs, bike lanes, and other improvements…