Public Parking

COVID-19 Response

The City is committed to maintaining the business operations and essential services while making efforts to protect the health of City employees and slow the spread of COVID-19. City staff will continue to work during this time while exercising CDC guidelines for social distancing and cleaning.

The public can continue to access various services that the City provides online and over the phone. Office contact information is available at siouxfalls.org.

Pay online

Citations from Public Parking can be paid online on the City’s website rather than paying in person. Visa, Mastercard, and American Express are accepted. Pay Citation Online Forms for monthly parking leases, parking citation appeals, and other services are also available.

By Phone

Contact Public Parking at 605-367-8170 for more information.

Pay Your Citation Online!

Paying parking citations is easier than ever. Simply have your citation number or license plate number available and a valid credit card.

Pay your parking citation here!

Appeal Citation

Parking Citation Appeals require a $5 processing fee due at filing. The process fee is refunded to successful appellants.

Download the Appeal form at the link below.

Appeal Citation Form

Citations
Appeal Citation

Public Parking Division provides sufficient, convenient, safe, and attractive parking for the employees and customers of the downtown area by managing the downtown parking system and enforcing parking ordinances throughout the city.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I park Downtown?
We offer over 1,000 on street and over 2,500 off street parking spaces for public use.  Rates and usage restriction vary based on the time and day of the week.  Free parking is offered after 5 p.m. every day, on weekends, and City holidays.  Please visit our Downtown Visitor Map for specific information.
Is monthly lease parking available and how much is it?
We offer numerous rate and location options.  Our Parking Facilities Map provides detailed lease information.  Please contact our office for availability
Where do I go/how do I get set up to lease parking?

Lease contracts must be completed at the Public Parking Office.

Public Parking
City Hall Ground Floor,
224 W 9th Street
Sioux Falls SD 57104
What are the hours of enforcement at the meters?
Parking meters are enforced 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, except City holidays.
How much does it cost to park at a meter?
Parking meters cost $1.00 per hour or $1.25 per hour depending on the location.
How do I pay a parking citation?

You may pay online:
Go to Online Payment Site

You may pay by mail:
Public Parking
PO BOX 2318 
Sioux Falls, SD  57101-2318

You may pay in person:
City Hall Ground Floor

224 W 9th Street
Sioux Falls SD 57104
Or
Any First PREMIER Bank Location
When is parking free?
Free parking is offered after 5 p.m. every day, on weekends, and City holidays.
How do I obtain a handicapped parking permit?
Handicapped parking permits are administered by the South Dakota Department of Motor Vehicles.  More information is available at their website at http://www.state.sd.us/drr2/motorvehicle/disability.htm or by calling (605)773-3541.
My vehicle was towed, how do I get it back?
If your vehicle was towed for unpaid parking citations, contact the Public Parking office at Parking@siouxfalls.org or (605) 367-8170.  After citation payment is made, you will be issued an authorization for vehicle release and informed which tow company your vehicle is being stored with.
Why are motorcycles, mopeds and scooters prohibited from parking in gated parking facilities?
As recommended by the manufacturer of the parking gate equipment, motorcycles, mopeds and scooters are prohibited for the safety of the driver. The gate equipment is not designed for these vehicles and there is a threat of personal injury from a gate coming down on a rider.
How do I appeal a parking ticket?
To request a hearing, file a written appeal form along with $5.00 appeal fee to Public Parking Office, City Hall Ground Floor, 224 W. 9th  Street, Sioux Falls, SD.  Appeals must be received within seven days of ticket issuance.  Appeals without proper information or not filed on time will be rejected.  The Parking Ticket Clerk Office can be reached at 367-8170. Parking Appeals Form
How do I contact your office?

Public Parking
City Hall Ground Floor, 
224 W. 9th St.
Sioux Falls, SD, 57104

Phone: 605-367-8170
Fax: 605-367-4599

Hours of Operation
M-F: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m

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