PARKING & PARKING PERMIT PROGRAMS
| Parking Programs | Parking Permit Programs |
|---|---|
| Meter Hoods | Off-Street Monthly Parking Permits |
| Parking Tokens | Residential Zone Permits |
| Courtesy Parking Program | Alley Permits |
| Delivery Zone Parking Permits |
Parking Programs
Meter Hoods
Meter hoods are rented at a cost of $2.00 per day to qualifying individuals and organizations. Contact the Parking Garage office (454-2278) for information.
Businesses, organizations or individuals actively engaged in construction of any type or other activity necessitating the reservation of parking spaces may rent meter hoods. The City's policy is to designate these daily use zones for the following applicants only:
- The business or property owner immediately adjacent to the proposed zone;
- A construction contractor, mover, etc. for an activity on the same block as the proposed zone. The designated zone shall be as close as practicable to the work site. Only vehicles and equipment necessary to the activity can be parked in the daily use zone. Property/business owner's private vehicles are not authorized to park at a hooded meter.
Parking Tokens
Meter Tokens – Visitors to the downtown area may purchase meter tokens at the North Ramp (corner of 1st Avenue North & 4th Street North) office. The cost for the meter tokens is $5.00 per bag (100 tokens). The coins are good in all downtown area parking meters and each token will register twelve (12) minutes on a meter. Many downtown stores and shops purchase meter tokens and have them available for use by shoppers.
Lot & Garage Tokens – These coins/tokens are also available for purchase at the North Ramp office. The cost for the lot & garage tokens is $20.00 per bag (100 coins) and each token is good for one (1) hour of parking in any City owned off-street facility (2 parking garages and 6 parking lots). Many downtown merchants and store owners have these coins available for shoppers.
Courtesy Parking Program
This parking program allows fifteen (15) minutes of free parking for downtown visitors and shoppers and is only available to downtown businesses. For a monthly fee, a business is allowed to have the meter removed and a "Courtesy Parking" sign installed. The "courtesy" stalls are intended exclusively for shoppers, downtown business owners and/or employees can not use the spaces. Exceeding the fifteen-minute time limit is a common violation and will result in the vehicle operator being cited for a sign violation.
Parking Permit Programs
Off-Street Monthly Parking Permits
Monthly parking is available at all municipal parking facilities except Parking Lot #6 (Library Lot). A monthly permit in one of the parking garages is $40.00 (permits are issued for a specific garage). Monthly permits in city owned parking lots are $25.00 (permits are issued for a specific lot).
Residential Zone Permits
Residential Zone Permits are issued free of charge to Great Falls' citizens who reside in the residential district. Qualifying residents (district homeowners or renters) must provide proof of residence and vehicle information (license plate # and vehicle description). The permits are assigned to a particular vehicle and can not be transferred. Permits are available at the Civic Center (Room #112).
Alley Permits
These permits allow 30-minute alley parking for commercial delivery vehicles in the process of loading or unloading items. The no fee permits are available at the Civic Center (Room #112).
Delivery Zone Parking Permits
Permits are issued for the calendar year and are not prorated from purchase dates.
Delivery Zone Locations:
SE corner of Central Avenue and 2nd Street South
SE corner of Central Avenue and 3rd Street South
SE corner of Central Avenue and 4th Street South
NW corner of 1st Alley South and 5th Street South
NE corner of 1st Alley South and 5th Street South
SE corner of 1st Alley North and 6th Street North
| PERMITS PURCHASED | WILL COST |
|---|---|
| First Company Vehicle | $50.00 |
| Subsequent Company Vehicles | $25.00 |
The Delivery Zone Parking Permit Application* is available online. Before signing the application, please read the conditions regarding permit use. Violation of the conditions of the permit will be penalized as noted on the application. Continued noncompliance may result in an examination of whether permits will be issued to you in the future. The Parking Division may deny requests for permits or impose such limitations as deemed necessary.
Permits are available at the Parking Garage at 17 Fourth Street North. Applicants must submit a completed application along with payment before a permit will be issued. Or, mail a completed application and a check for the appropriate amount made payable to the City of Great Falls to: City of Great Falls, Attn: Standard Parking, 17 Fourth Street North, Great Falls, MT 59401. Permits applied for through the mail will be issued by mail.
If you have any questions regarding your permit or the Delivery Permit process, please call 727-7828, 455-8414, or 455-8405.
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