Parking Permits & Signs
Apply for monthly parking permits online, review permit rules, explore rate information, and learn about vacation and on-street handicap parking options.
Monthly Parking Permit
The Allentown Parking Authority offers monthly parking permits for garages and surface lots in and around the central business district. All permits must be applied for online through the Patron Portal. Permits may not be purchased in the office. Your permit is not valid until you receive a confirmation message stating it was approved.
Before You Apply
- Choose the deck or lot permit type you are applying for
- Upload your driver’s license and vehicle registration card
- Use a valid email address and credit or debit card
- Permits are paid monthly on auto-pay
- Payments are charged three days prior to the last day of the month for the upcoming month
Permit Rules & Important Notes
- The monthly rental period runs from the first of the month to the end of the month. There are no prorated rates or refunds for unused time.
- Monthly rates must be paid by the last business day of the preceding month. Payments not made by the due date will result in the termination of the account and a late fee will be charged. Tickets issued for expired contracts will be valid. Reinstatement of the account will depend upon availability.
- Permit holders are required to participate in the APA’s Text Message Alert system. Once your permit is approved, you will automatically be enrolled in the FREE* Text Message Alert system specific to your type of permit. You will then have the option to create a Managed Account and sign up for additional notifications. *Messaging rates may apply depending upon your carrier. A mobile device is required to receive text alerts.
- The permitted vehicle must display a valid license plate and must be registered to park within the parking deck/lot assigned. The permit is only valid for the license plate number that it was originally registered to. If the permit holder gets a new plate, the permit is invalid. The permit holder must provide the new registration for the new vehicle and/or plate.
- Tickets that are issued for private property due to not updating vehicle information on the patron portal are valid and will not be appealed internally with the authority.
- All vehicles must have a valid registration and display a valid inspection sticker. Failure to have a vehicle legally registered or inspected will result in the contract becoming null and void. A one-time warning will be issued for the first offense. If the vehicle remains on the lot without being currently registered or inspected, the vehicle will be ticketed for being unauthorized on private property. No vehicle repairs are allowed on APA property, and the vehicle must be operable. Any damage that may occur to a vehicle while parked on APA property must be reported to your insurance company and the Allentown Police Department.
- The APA assumes no responsibility or liability whatsoever for loss or damage caused by fire, theft, vandalism, or otherwise for any vehicle or the contents of the vehicle while parked on APA property.
- The permitted vehicle shall not be exempt from other parking restrictions or prohibitions, including EVCs stall restrictions, timed spaces, no parking areas and general safety regulations.
- Attendants or APA employees are not authorized to make or allow any exceptions to the terms, conditions, or regulations of this contract.
- Failure to abide with the Allentown Parking Authority rules and regulations will result in immediate termination of the parking contract.
- Vehicles must be kept clean and not left in unkempt condition (i.e. broken windows, missing parts, leaking fluid, coated in dust and flat tires).
- Parkers must drive with caution avoiding speeding, no erratic driving, follow correct direction & lane of traffic flow.
- You may update vehicle and plate information in the Patron Portal
- If garage cameras do not read your plate, or if you need multiple vehicles on your account, email offstreetupdates@allentownparking.com
- This application process is for individual parkers only
- Corporate or fleet parkers must work through their organization’s fleet manager
- Fleet invoiced accounts are subject to a 1.5% monthly late fee
License Plate Recognition (LPR)
All APA parking garages use License Plate Recognition to assist with entry and exit. If you have a monthly permit, make sure APA has your current plate information.
QR Code Entry
APA garages also support QR-code entry. Maple Street and Spiral monthly parkers receive QR-code instructions by email. ATC, Community, Government, and Strata Symphony parkers must have a smartphone and provide a phone number.
Terminate Permit & Cancel AutoPay
Log into the Patron Portal, navigate to Your Permits, find the active permit you want to cancel, and click Cancel Auto-Renew. Permits remain valid from the first day of the month through the last day of the month. No prorated credits or refunds are issued for unused time.
Monthly Parking Rates
Monthly permit rates vary by location.
| Location | Address | Current Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Jeff Glazier Lot | 411 Ridge Ave. | $50.00 |
| 200 Railroad East | 211–217 N. Railroad Street | $35.00 |
| 200 Railroad West | 224 N. Railroad Street | $35.00 |
| 300 N 6th Street | 325–327 N. 6th Street | $30.00 |
| 300 N Lumber | 332–334 N. Lumber Street | $35.00 |
| 400 Ridge Avenue | 426–428 Ridge Avenue | $35.00 |
| 500 N 5th Street | 536–538 N. 5th Street | $35.00 |
| 700 Railroad Street | 709–711 N. Railroad Street | $35.00 |
| 7A Lot | 534 N. 7th St. & 712 W. Allen St. | $50.00 |
| 940 Linden Deck | 940 W. Linden Street | $100.00 |
| Alliance Hall | 231–235 N. 6th Street | $40.00 |
| C Lot | 1016 Linden Street | $60.00 |
| Dubbs Lot | 418 N. 5th Street | $35.00 |
| E Lot | 226 N. 9th Street | $35.00 |
| Germania Lot | 108–126 S. 7th Street | $72.00 |
| North Lot | 112–118 N. 7th Street | $80.00 |
| Oak Street Lot | 188 Oak Street | $35.00 |
| Penn Street Lot | 112 N. Penn Street | $40.00 |
| Railroad and Sycamore Lot | 122–124 Sycamore Street | $35.00 |
| Ridge and Sycamore Lot | 623 Ridge Street | $35.00 |
| Spruce and Grant Lot | 436–438 N. Grant Street | $35.00 |
| Spring Garden Lot | 953–959 Spring Garden Street | $30.00 |
| Government (AGAPS) | 401 Hamilton Street | $125.00 |
| ATC Deck | 110 N. 6th Street | $125.00 |
| Community Deck | 13–45 S. 6th Street | $125.00 |
| Spiral Deck | 820–836 W. Linden Street | $125.00 |
| Maple St Deck | 901–921 Walnut Street | $100.00 |
| Strata Upper Deck | 39 N. 6th Street | $125.00 |
| Strata Lower Deck | 39 N. Law Street | $125.00 |
Vacation Permits
Vacation permits allow an Allentown resident to park a vehicle in one of APA’s decks for one week while traveling. The cost is $25.00 per week, with 2 permits per household. Documents showing proof of residency are required, including a driver’s license and valid registration.
Each resident is eligible for two vacation permits per vehicle annually within a calendar year. Vehicles remain subject to all garage parking rules, including no parking areas, authorized spaces, EV charging spaces, 15-minute spaces, head-in parking only, and all general safety regulations. Permit approval is at APA’s discretion.
On-Street Handicap Parking Spaces
Disabled Persons Reserved Spots are subject to eligibility and location criteria.
- The disabled person must be eligible for and have a PA HCP, PD, or DVHP plate
- The driver does not need to be the disabled person if the driver lives in the disabled person’s household
- The disabled person must be mobility impaired to the extent that ambulation is severely restricted
- The street width in front of the residence must be adequate to allow parking
- The individual cannot have off-street parking available, such as a driveway or garage
- The individual may qualify based on severe lung-related limitations under the stated medical standard
- The individual may qualify based on a Class IV cardiac condition under American Heart Association standards