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1. Where can I find a parking garage facility in the City of Lowell?

The City offers 7 different parking garages throughout the city. The number of spaces and hours of operation vary from each facility.


To find information on available parking garages, including their location, please visit the Parking Garage Locations page.

2. How much does it cost to park in a parking garage?

The daily rates for using a parking garage begin at $1 for up to a half hour of parking with a maximum fee of $8 for parking between 8-24 hours.


For regular garage parking use, individuals may purchase a passcard. The monthly cost for these passcards vary with discounted rates available for qualifying individuals.


For a complete fee schedule for both daily and monthly passcard rates, please visit the Garage Parking Rates page.

3. Do I need an on-street parking permit?

On-street residential parking is available on both the north and side campus areas of UML, but requires an on-street residential parking sticker.


Additionally, guests parking in these areas will need to use a parking visitor pass.


To learn more about on-street parking including how to obtain a pass, please visit the On-Street Parking page.

4. How much does metered parking cost and when are they in effect?

The City has many metered spots available throughout the area. All meters are in effect Monday through Saturday 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. The on-street meter rate is $0.25 for 15 minutes of parking.


For additional information on utilized metered parking, including renting a meter or reporting broken ones, please visit the Metered Parking page.

5. What happens if I get a parking ticket?

The Parking Department's Meter Enforcement officers patrol kiosk, metered, and restricted parking areas and ensure that all parking laws are being properly followed.


If you have received a ticket, please contact the Treasurer's Department for payment.

6. How do I use the available parking kiosks in the City?

There are many parking kiosks located throughout the City for use. All kiosks are in effect Monday through Saturday 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.


The City of Lowell has prepared an instructional video and document of available kiosks to help with your parking experience. To view this information, please visit the Kiosk Parking page.

7. What do I do if I lose my parking garage ticket?

The cost for a lost or misplaced ticket is the full daily rate of $8.


For information on paying at the parking garage, please visit the Parking Garage Payment page.

8. What do I do if a kiosk or meter is broken?

If a kiosk is broken, please find the closest kiosk to pay for your parking. Additionally, you may report broken kiosks to 978-551-3072.


If a meter is broken, please find a functioning meter to park at instead. Additionally, you may report broken meters and tickets received for them at 978-674-4014.


For more information on parking in the city, please visit the Parking & Garages page.

9. Can I reserve an on-street parking spot in front of my house?

The city offers each house with frontage on a street or public way the ability to have one parking space reserved.


For specific information and regulations on this program, please visit the Reserved Dwelling Parking Program.