Thanks to the New Monterey Neighborhood Association for this information on free and discount parking in the City of Monterey for Monterey residents. This and more information are available in their monthly newsletter, available to all NMNA members - contact the organization to join.
As a resident of Monterey, you are eligible to enjoy benefits from the City of Monterey's parking programs:
2-hour Free Parking
Displaying the proper decal permit, residents can park two hours free, per parking stay, in the Downtown West Garage (corner of Franklin and Tyler); the Waterfront Attendant Lot (corner of Washington and Del Monte); and the Cannery Row Garage (corner of Foam and Prescott).
Half Price Parking
The Half Price decal entitles Monterey residents to a 50% discount on the hourly rate in the following public parking facilities: Downtown West Garage (at Franklin and Tyler), in the Waterfront Attendant lot (at Washington and Del Monte); and in the Cannery Row Garage (at Foam & Prescott).
How to Sign Up
A resident parking permit decal can be obtained at the Parking Division Office at 340 Tyler Street, Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm. To qualify, a person must reside in Monterey and provide written proof of residency (i.e., utility bill, rental agreement) and current DMV vehicle registration (registered to the resident) at the time of signing up. All active military personnel and their immediate family are also eligible for this program - bring military ID card and vehicle registration. There is an annual $10 administrative charge for each decal permit. The permit is valid for 12 months from the date of issue.
For more information on any parking program, call the Parking Division at 831-646-3953. Please note that these programs cannot be combined with any other special parking program offered by the Parking Division.
