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Reduced Rate Monthly Parking

New Lower-Cost Monthly Parking Option Launching September 1, 2026

Starting September 1, 2026, the City of Tacoma will offer a new lower-cost monthly parking option for people who meet income eligibility requirements.

Parking costs can add up for people who regularly need to be downtown. The Reduced Rate Monthly Parking is designed to make regular downtown parking more affordable while connecting people with available parking in City-owned garages and lots.

If you qualify, you can receive a monthly parking permit at a reduced rate available at participating downtown parking location, subject to availability.

Permit At A Glance

Monthly Cost $120 (Rates subject to change)
Income Eligibility You may qualify if your annual income is $60,756.80 or less
Where You Can Park Select City-owned downtown garages
Permit Limit One permit per person
Eligibility Review Once each year
Parking Available
 Top 3 levels, Stall range – #704-959
Think This Permit Might Work for You?

Complete a short intake form to get started. You won’t need to submit financial documents with the form.

Reduced Rate Monthly Parking Intake Form

Who Can Qualify?

You may qualify for Reduced Rate Monthly Parking if your annual income is $60,756.80 or less.

Before your permit can be issued, you’ll need to verify that you meet the income requirement. We’ll walk you through that process after you complete the intake form.

A Few Things to Know
  • You can receive one Reduced Rate Monthly Parking permit.
  • Your permit is issued to you and cannot be transferred to someone else.
  • You’ll need to verify your eligibility once each year.
  • Permits are limited and depend on availability at participating parking locations.
Where Can I Park?

The Reduced Rate Monthly Parking permit can be used at select City-owned downtown parking garages and lots.

Participating Locations as of 2026:

  • Tacoma Parking Garage – 110 South 10th Street, Tacoma, WA 98402
  • Parking Available on: Top three levels, Stall range – #704-959

Availability is assessed on a quarterly basis and may vary by location. When you apply, we’ll help you identify available parking options that work for your needs.

How to Apply

Getting started is simple. You don’t need to gather or submit financial documents before completing the intake form.

  1. Complete the Intake Form
    Tell us you’re interested by completing the short Affordable Reduced Rate Monthly Parking Intake Form.
    Reduced Rate Monthly Parking Intake Form
  2. We’ll Contact You
    A Customer Service Representative will contact you to discuss the income requirement, available parking locations, and what you’ll need to verify your eligibility.
  1. Get Your Permit
    Once your eligibility is verified and an available parking location is confirmed, we’ll help you set up your Reduced Rate Monthly Parking and provide the information you need to start parking. If permits are full when you apply, we’ll let you know and may place you on a waitlist.
Need Help or Have a Question?

Republic Parking Northwest administers the Reduced Rate Monthly Parking on behalf of the City of Tacoma. The Customer Service team can help you understand eligibility requirements, complete the process, explore available parking locations, and answer questions about your permit.

Republic Parking Northwest

Phone: (253) 627-4401

Email: customerservicetacoma@rpnw.com

In-Person Office Hours: 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Phone Hours: 7 a.m.–5 p.m.

Frequently Asked Questions

You may qualify if your annual income is $60,756.80 or less. You’ll need to verify that you meet the income requirement before a permit can be issued. Permits are limited and subject to availability at participating parking locations.

The income limit is based on the Tacoma Single Living Wage Threshold, which estimates the income needed for a single adult to meet basic living expenses in the Tacoma area. The Reduced Rate Monthly Parking uses this threshold to help identify people who may benefit from a lower-cost monthly parking option.

The Reduced Rate Monthly Parking permit costs $120 per month.

You can use the Reduced Rate Monthly Parking at participating City-owned downtown parking garages and lots. Currently, the Tacoma Parking Garage (110 South 10th Street) is the participating location. Participating City owned garages are based on parking availability and may change over time. Check this web page for current participating locations.

When you apply, we’ll confirm parking availability and provide the information you need to get started.

Start by completing the Reduced Rate Monthly Parking Intake Form.

You don’t need to submit financial documents with the form. After we receive it, a Customer Service Representative will contact you to discuss eligibility, available parking locations, and next steps.

See if you qualify:

Reduced Rate Monthly Parking- Intake Form

You can verify your eligibility using one of the accepted forms of documentation. This may include:

  • An employer certification or email.
  • A W-2 from the most recently completed tax year.
  • A recent paystub showing your pay frequency.

You don’t need to provide this information when you complete the initial intake form. A Customer Service Representative will explain what is needed when they contact you.

No. If financial documentation is needed, staff will review it only to verify your eligibility. Copies, scans, or electronic versions of your income verification documents will not be retained. Only your eligibility status will be recorded in the parking system.

The number of Reduced Rate Monthly Parking permits is limited. If permits are full when you apply, we’ll let you know and may place you on a waitlist until a permit becomes available.

Yes. You’ll need to verify that you continue to meet the eligibility requirements once each year. We’ll contact you with information about what you need to do before it’s time to renew.