Parking Program Updates
New Parking Rate:
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Starting August 1, 2026, the parking rate will be $2 per hour.
Rate History & Change
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Parking rates have remained unchanged since 2017.
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A $1 increase was approved by Council to support improvements and rising operational costs.
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Click here for the Parking Rates and Fees Analysis Report - 2025
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Click here to view the resolutions, ordinance changes, the rate study and our presentation
Funding
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20% of all revenue will continue to be secured in a dedicated lockbox for long-term expansion of parking inventory.
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Additional funds will be used to parking district enhancements, credit fees, and operating costs.
District Enhancements
Your parking dollars help keep our community clean and welcoming. Enhanced services include:
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Snow and Cinder Removal
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Graffiti and Excrement Removal
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Event Cleanup
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Waste & Curb Maintenance
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Restroom Management
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Sidewalk cleaning
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General upgrades to the public right-of-way
Learn more through the Downtown Business Alliance's website: Enhanced Services Team | About Us | Downtown Flagstaff
Permit Program
No change to existing permit fees
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To remain $10 a month for employees
Introducing two new permit types:
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Vendor Permit
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Construction Employee Permit
History of the Rate Increase:
Wednesday,
September 10
Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 3:00 p.m.
Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 3:00 p.m.
Spring, 2026
August 1, 2026
The City of Flagstaff invited community members to share feedback and ask questions about the proposed parking rate increases in the Downtown Parking District.
📅 Public Meetings Were Held – Wednesday, September 10
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12:00 PM at Heritage Square
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4:00 PM at City Council Chambers
A first reading of the Rate and Ordinance Change was read. City Council will provided feedback and listened to public comment.
A second reading of the rate and ordinance change (with all revisions from first meeting) was presented. City Council listened to public comment and voted.
Enhancements for the downtown parking district began. You may have seen the new clean team in our downtown!
Approved parking new parking rate of $2 will be effective August 1, 2026.
What ParkFlag Offers
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Paid parking via kiosks & mobile app
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Free 2-hour time-limited parking
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Permits for residents & employees
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Enforcement of ADA and safety regulations
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Parking Aides who serve as friendly ambassadors
How Funds Are Used
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Revenue is managed in a Special Revenue Fund, separate from the city’s general budget
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20% of all earnings go into a “lockbox” for future parking development
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Funds support maintenance, operations, and long-term parking solutions
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ParkFlag is an enterprise fund, completely dependent on it’s own revenues to operate
Why It Matters
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Optimizes limited parking supply
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Supports local businesses and visitors
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Encourages alternative transportation (ECO passes, bike racks)
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Enhances safety and convenience for all