Frequently Asked Questions

Even if you have a Residential Parking Permit you can not leave your cars parked more than 72 hours on the City street. This could possibly result in your car being towed. For more information please call 970-920-5267.

The easiest way is to down load the "PayByPhone" app using your device's App Store. For more information please call 970-429-1761.

Pay stations are located mid-block and accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover as well as coins. Follow the directions on the pay stations and simply enter your license plate number into the meter. (No need to display ticket on your dashboard.)

You may park for 2 hours for free in the residential zone but if you leave and come back to the zone you will need to pay $8/day to park (This applies even if you were not in the zone for 2 hours). For more information please call 970-920-5267.

Parking is limited and expensive. We encourage you to use alternative transportation whenever possible. If you need to have your vehicle the parking garage is the least expensive choice when you buy the 10 visit pass for $60. Parking in the residential area is $8/day. More information is available on our tab 'Parking Options.'

IMPORTANT UPDATE: PARKING FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES IN RESIDENTIAL AREAS

Beginning February 16, 2026, all electric vehicles will be required to pay for parking in all residential areas of Aspen. 

This change supports the continued maintenance and accessibility of our residential neighborhoods. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as these updates take effect. If you have any questions or need further information, please contact the Parking Department. 

Neighborhood Electric Vehicles will be required to pay for parking in all residential areas and downtown core of Aspen. For more information, please contact us at 970-429-1761 or email Parking@aspen.gov.

Please call the Parking Department for information at 970-429-1764 or contact Jared Shimp at: Jared.shimp@aspen.gov

If you have a handicapped permit from another area we still recognize the permit and you may park in any legal parking space (handicapped or non-handicapped spot). No payment necessary. For more information please call 970-920-5267.

Low season: April – May & October – November

10:00 a.m. to 10:59 a.m. – $2.00 per hour

11:00 a.m. to 2:59 p.m. – $4.00 per hour

3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. – $2.00 per hour

High season: June – September & December – March

10:00 a.m. to 10:59 a.m. – $4.00 per hour

11:00 a.m. to 2:59 p.m. – $6.00 per hour

3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. – $4.00 per hour 

For more information please call 970-920-5267.

Log into your Permit Portal after navigating to the tab 'Residential Parking Options.' You will click on 'Manage Parking Permits' before clicking on 'renew' for the Permit you wish to do so for. For more information please call 970-429-1761 or email Parking@aspen.gov

Carpool permits are obtain daily at the Parking Kiosk located on the Brush Creek Park and Ride lot. This is a drive-through service. The hours are 6 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. For more information click here or please call 970-920-5267.