Parking Management is a branch of the Traffic and Transportation Division in the Public Works and Engineering Department. By servicing and maintaining almost 5,800 on-street parking spaces across the Greater Houston area, Parking Management creates sound regulations for all commercial and residential areas enhancing pedestrian safety, ensuring a smooth flow of traffic and allowing emergency vehicles to reach their destinations. Parking Management also encourages parking awareness while supporting public transit initiatives.

OUR MISSION
We are a Customer Service driven organization working to improve safety, traffic management and awareness, while supporting public transit initiatives.  Our objective is to implement policies that use technology and human resources to provide quality services that are efficient, fair and equitable.

OUR VISION
Parking Management is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents and visitors of the City of Houston by encouraging efficient movement of people and goods throughout the City.

PARKING METERS
Like many communities, the City of Houston strategically places parking meters in areas where parking is in high demand. In fact, Parking Management oversees close to 6,000 parking spaces across the Greater Houston area.

By managing curb-space, meters allow more drivers to easily find parking and identify spaces designated for public use. Meters also help create parking turnover by keeping spaces from being used for extended periods. 

On-street and lot meter durations, rates and times vary according to the time demand at each location. Meter durations range from 30 minutes to 10 hours, depending on parking needs. Rates also vary and are predetermined according to parking studies performed before meters are installed.