Parking
On-Street Enforcement
Learn when metered parking is enforced, what rates apply in different areas, and what to do if a meter or paystation is not working.
Parking rules are required to be obeyed at all times and may be enforced by either the Allentown Parking Authority or the Allentown Police Department, unless restricted by city ordinance. The Allentown Parking Authority now enforces 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Core PPL Event Area
Parking meters are enforced Monday through Saturday from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM in the Core PPL Event Area along Hamilton Street from 4th to 12th Streets, and on the unit blocks north and south of Hamilton Street from Linden to Walnut Streets between 5th and 11th Streets.
- Rate: $2.00 per hour
- Payment options: coins, bills, credit/debit cards, or ParkMobile
All Other Metered Areas
Meters in all other locations are enforced Monday through Saturday from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
- Rate: $1.00 per hour
- Payment options: coins or ParkMobile
Meter & Paystation Policy
If a parking meter or paystation is inoperable, report it to the APA and park at a functioning meter or use a paystation located within the same zone. Parking in a space with an inoperable meter or paystation is subject to violation.
Sunday & Event Enforcement
Metered parking is not enforced on Sundays unless there is a PPL Event. In the PPL Center Area, metered spaces are enforced beginning 2 hours prior to the event start time.
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Do you have questions?
Review our Frequently Asked Questions for more information about parking, meters, permits, and enforcement.
Contact Information
Allentown Parking Authority
603 W. Linden Street
Allentown, PA 18101
P: 610-841-9090
F: 610-432-3330
Pay By Phone: 484-229-6721
Parking Complaints: 24/7 610-349-0400
Parking rules are required to be obeyed at all times and can be enforced by either the Allentown Parking Authority or the Allentown Police Department at any time, unless restricted by city ordinance. The Allentown Parking Authority now enforces 24 hours a day and 7 days a week.
Meter Enforcement
Parking Meters are enforced Monday through Saturday from 8:00am through 9:00pm in the Core PPL Event Area – Hamilton Street, from 4th to 12th Streets and the unit blocks north and south of Hamilton Street (Linden to Walnut Streets) from 5th to 11th Streets. The rate to park at these meters is $2.00 per hour, unless otherwise notated and payment may be made with coins, bills, credit/debit cards, or with your Park Mobile mobile app. If a Parking Meter or Paystation is inoperable, please report it to the APA and park at a functioning Meter and/or use a PayStation located within the same zone. Parking in a space with an inoperable Meter and/or Paystation is subject to violation.
Meters in all other locations are enforced Monday through Saturday, from 8:00am through 6:00pm. The rate to park at these meters is $1.00 per hour and payment may be made with coins, or with your Park Mobile mobile app.
Metered parking is not enforced on Sundays UNLESS there is a PPL Event. Metered spaces are enforced in the PPL Center Area beginning 2 hours PRIOR to the event start time.
How to Use Paystations