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1. Can I leave my car on the street if I'm going out of town?

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.

2. How do I do pay to park using my phone?

The easiest way is to down load the "PayByPhone" or "WayToPark" app. For more information please call 970-920-5267.

3. How do the pay stations work?

The pay station take Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, coins or e-cards. Once you pay you will get a receipt to put on your dash. For more information please call 970-920-5267.

4. How does the no re-park in residential rule work?

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.

5. I work in town, where can I park?

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 $50. Parking in the residential area is $8/day.

6. What if I have a Hybrid or Electric Car?

Neighborhood Electric Vehicles (NEV - Not all electric cars qualify) may park for free and qualified hybrid vehicles can get a permit to park in the residential areas until the end of 2018. For more information please call 970-920-5267.

7. What if I lost a permit?

There is a $50 replacement fee. Please go to the Parking Department (455 Rio Grande Plaza) for replacement.

8. What if I need construction parking spaces or permits?

Downtown permits are $75 per day, per space. Visit our Service and Construction page for more information, and permit application.

9. What if I have a handicapped permit from another state?

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.

10. What is the cost of parking?

Low season: (Fall/Spring)

10:00 AM to 10:59 AM- $2.00 per hour

11:00 AM to 2:59 PM - $4.00 per hour

3:00 PM to 6:00 PM - $2.00 per hour

High season: (Summer/Winter)

10:00 AM to 10:59 AM - $4.00 per hour

11:00 AM to 2:59 PM - $6.00 per hour

3:00 PM to 6:00 PM - $4.00 per hour 

For more information please call 970-920-5267.

11. When and how can I renew my permit?

Residential Parking Permits are usually renewed on October 15th of each year. Each year you will need to fill out the form online. A postcard reminder will be mailed out to you before the renewal date.

Business Parking Permits (only businesses in our enforcement area) are renewed December 31st. Bring in your business license to renew. For more information please call 970-920-5267.

12. Where can I get a carpool permit?

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 2pm. For more information please call 970-920-5267.

13. Where can I get a day pass?

• Parking Department
• PayByPhone app or WayToPark app (location code 2401)

 For more information please call 970-920-5267.