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Public Notice:  The APA’s main office will be closed on April 3rd, 2026, in observance of Good Friday.  The APA will not be enforcing any meter parking on this day but will continue to monitor safety violations.  Please call dispatch at 610-349-0400 for any parking related services.  Thank you.

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Parking information for meters, lots, garages, payment options, and related services throughout the City of Allentown.

Parking Overview

The Allentown Parking Authority offers a variety of parking options throughout the city, including meters, lots, garages, and digital payment options.

Rates may vary by location, event activity, and parking type. Payment options include PayByPhone, ParkMobile, online payments, and in-person service at the APA office.

Quick Snapshot

  • 1,500 metered parking spaces
  • 21 surface lots offering 700 spaces
  • 7 downtown garages with over 4,500 spaces
  • Some lots include PayStations for public parking

Garage Rates

  • $1.00 — 1st hour
  • $2.00 — hours 2–6
  • $29.00 — daily maximum
  • $29.00 — lost ticket rate

Garage Rules

  • All garages are enforced 24 hours a day
  • 15-minute free exit grace period upon entry
  • 15 minutes to exit after payment
  • Rates may change on event dates

Ways to Pay

  • PayByPhone
  • ParkMobile
  • Online payment options
  • In-person payments at 603 W. Linden Street

Explore Parking Services

Digital Ticket Checkout

Follow the instructions to use digital check-out

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Parking Permits & Signs

Review permits, signs, and parking-related guidance.

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Event Parking

Plan ahead for event-day parking options.

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Need Help Finding Parking Information?

Call Customer Service at 610-841-9090 or explore the parking sections above for decks, lots, permits, event parking, and more.

Do you have questions?

Check out our Frequently Asked Questions