Pay Parking Tickets

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The parking authority accepts payments in person during weekdays via cash, check, money order or debit/credit card.

Payments can be mailed: to Pottsville Parking Authority, PO Box 1386, Pottsville, PA 17901.

You may also pay tickets by phone at (570) 261 - 8117 or by using the link below.

Click here to pay parking tickets online.

*** Please note payments made online or via phone are subject to a $3.00 surcharge fee. 

Unpaid parking tickets will result in a citation from the court after 29 1/2 days.
 

Municipal Lot FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions.

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• Park at your own risk. Parking Authority is not responsible for theft or damage to your vehicle.
• All Permits are sold on a first-come, first-served, and space-available basis.
• Parking at Municipal Lots is on a first-come, space-available basis.
• The annual parking rate is set as of January 1st and is good January through December.
• All permits expire on December 31st of each calendar year.
• Permits are invoiced and paid on a 3-month, 6-month or 12-month basis (January – December)
  • Rates do not include a non-refundable Admin Fee of $5.00 with each billing cycle.
  • If Payments are not received by the payment date, the current expiring permit will be disabled, ticket violations will be issued.
  • Patrons are entitled to a prorated, un-used full-month refund, in the event of early cancellation. Permit Tags must be returned to be considered for a refund.
• Permit ownership is not transferrable and is registered to a specific vehicle(s).
• Protect and guard your permit. Lost or Stolen permits must be reported and are subject to a replacement fee of $25.
• The vehicle on which the permit is displayed must be registered with the Pottsville Parking Authority.
• Parking enforcement hours and violations are per City ordinance and are subject to change. Currently enforcement hours are from 8AM – 5PM, Monday through Friday.
• Commuters can share the cost of a parking permit. One-person purchases and is responsible for the permit, which can then be switched among vehicles registered with the Pottsville Parking Authority. Please note that while commuters can share the permit with their peers, permit ownership is not transferable.

Residential Permit FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions.

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Residential Parking Permit Guidelines:

From March 15th through June 2024, all July 2023 - June 2024 Residential Permits will now be prorated to only $25, valid through June 30th, until 2024 - 2025's go into effect for July 1st at the normal price of $50.

Please read the following guidelines carefully. Only one residential permit is allowed per household. All residents who either rent or own a dwelling within the Residential Parking Area are eligible for the Residential Parking Program. See Residential Parking Areas defined, on the reverse side of this sheet. Also, starting Monday, July 17th, we will start ticketing any vehicle that has an expired 2022-2023 residential permit or does not have a current 2023-2024 one.

The following documents are required at the time of purchase of a Residential Parking Permit. No Residential Parking Permits can be issued without this information.

RESIDENTIAL PARKING PERMIT RATE SCHEDULE FOR 2023 - 2024

July 1st, 2023 through June 30th, 2024 - ALL RESIDENTIAL PARKING AREAS $50.00 per year

RESIDENTIAL PARKING AREAS

• 1. Proof of Residency: The Parking Permit is for a specific Residential Parking Area (Area A, B, C, D, E or H) and is registered to your vehicle. Residential Parking Areas are geographically identified, and the Residential Parking Permit identifies the parking area (Area A, B, C, D, E or H) that you are permitted to park in. Acceptable documents include: (Documents must indicate address for which the Residential Parking Permit will be issued.)
     • Current lease with name and address on document
     • Current utility bill with your name and address on the document
     • Notarized letter from landlord with name and address on the document
  2. Proof of Vehicle Ownership, Acceptable documents include:
     • Current car registration listed at the address and in the name for which the Residential Parking Permit will be issued.
     • If your car is registered in a relative's name other than your own, you will need a notarized letter from the owner, advising your name and relationship and stating that you have exclusive use of the vehicle.
  3. Valid Driver's License
     • A valid Driver's License or Learner's Permit is required, but not accepted as proof of Residency.
  4. Payment for the Residential Parking Permit
     • Payment of $50 (cash or check to the Pottsville Parking Authority) is due on the issuance of the Residential Parking Permit. The Residential Parking Permit is not prorated. The Residential Parking Permit is valid until June 30, 2024. Residential Parking Permits are renewed annually upon presentation of satisfactory documentation. Payment is not refundable. You will receive a Residential Parking Permit upon receipt of payment.
  5. Placement of Residential Parking Permit
     • Residential Parking Permit must be properly displayed from the rear-view mirror of the vehicle. Improper placement of the Parking Permit will result in a parking citation.
  6. Other applicable guidelines
     • No vehicle, as identified by a Residential Parking Permit, is exempt from any handicapped parking, snow emergency, city enforced parking restrictions, street cleaning, and any and all other applicable safety provisions. Should such vehicle be found in violation of the aforementioned guidelines, a citation will be issued.
     • If the vehicle is sold or transferred, the Residential Parking Permit can be transferred to your new vehicle, upon notification to the Parking Authority and updating your file with your new vehicle information.
  • Area ‘A’
    • 500 block of North Centre Street
  • Area ‘B’
    • 200 block of West Laurel Boulevard
    • 200 & 300 blocks of West Race Street
    • 200 & 300 blocks of North Third Street
    • 200 & 300 blocks of North Second Street
    • 300 block of West Arch Street
  • Area ‘C’
    • 400, 500 & 600 blocks of West Market Street
    • Unit block of North Fifth Street
    • Unit block of North Sixth Street
  • Area ‘D’
    • 300, 400, & 500 blocks of West Norwegian Street
    • 300, 400, & 500 blocks of Mahantongo Street
    • Unit block of South Fifth Street
  • Area ‘E’
    • 200 & 300 blocks of South Centre Street
    • Unit Block of Washington Street
  • Area ‘H’
    • 400 & 500 blocks of Mauch Chunk Street
  • Newly Added as of 2021:
    • 600 & 700 blocks of East Norwegian Street
    • 200 block West Arch Street
    • 600 block East Arch Street

If you live in a 100 or 200 block not included in these Residential areas, you may be eligible for a discounted rate in our Garfield lot. Please call or email our office to discuss.

Contact.

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The Parking Authority office is located at: City Hall, 401 North Centre Street, Fl. 1, Pottsville, PA.

Our Mailing address is:

Pottsville Parking Authority

P.O. Box 1386

Pottsville, PA. 17901

Hours:

Monday: 9:00 AM to 4 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM to 4 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM to 4 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM to 4 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM to 4 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday Closed

Reporting a Broken Meter:

You are now able to report broken meters online, if it says FAIL, is blinking, or is broken into, at our new website option:

Reporting a Pottsville's Broken Meter Website

If you are by the broken meter when reporting it, you are welcome to use the "Pin" feature, which is the blue button next to "Street Block/Location". The "Pin" feature will attach your GPS coordinates where you are currently located, to better help us determine it's exact location, since we have over 500 meters around the city.

Email:

for general parking matters: adminassistant@pottsvilleparking.com
for ticket matters: tickets@pottsvilleparking.com
for permits: permits@pottsvilleparking.com

To email Mr. Lipton's Assistant: adminassistant@pottsvilleparking.com

You may also call (570) 628 - 9184 for all parking questions.

Pottsville Parking Authority Board Meetings are held the second Friday of each month at 8 AM,
in the 2nd Floor Conference Room at 401 North Centre Street, Pottsville PA.

 

2024's dates:

January 12th, 2024
February 9th, 2024
March 8th, 2024
April 12th, 2024
May 10th, 2024
June 14th, 2024
July 12th, 2024
August 9th, 2024
September 13th, 2024
October 11th, 2024
November 8th, 2024
December 13th, 2024

Agenda

Click here to view the Ordinance #887 regarding towing and impounding vehicles.