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1. Can I move my non-residential vehicle to another parking spot within the same residential permitted zone every two hours but remain in the same zone?

No. Non-residential vehicles parked in a residential permitted zone may only park for no more than two (2) consecutive hours per day between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on weekdays, except holidays, along any street which has been designated a residential parking permit zone.

2. How do I know which zone I am parked in?

There are three (3) residential Permit Parking Zones in the City of Albany: Zone A, Zone B and Zone C.

• Zone A: those neighborhoods generally west of the Empire State Plaza and south of State Street and consisting of designated streets within the identified Center Square, Hudson/Park, Park South and Washington Park. The designated color for Zone A is Red.
• Zone B: those neighborhoods generally east of the Empire State Plaza and south of State Street and consisting of designated streets within the neighborhoods identified as Mansion and Pastures. The designated color for Zone B is Blue.
• Zone C: those neighborhoods generally east of the Empire State Plaza and north of State Street and consisting of designated streets within the neighborhoods identified as Ten Broeck Triangle. The designated color for Zone C is Orange.

View a detailed map of these zones here. 

3. Can I move my non-residential vehicle from Zone A to a parking spot within Zone B and then move my non-residential vehicle back to Zone A within a 24-hour period?

No. Non-residential vehicles parked in a residential permitted zone may only park for no more than two (2) consecutive hours per day between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on weekdays, except holidays.

4. What is the parking violation fine associated with violating this updated residential parking regulation?

A violation will result in a $65.00 fine.

5. Where do I contest my parking ticket received for violating this updated residential parking regulation?

The Albany Parking Authority does not handle or manage payments, contests, or appeals for parking tickets. For questions or assistance regarding a parking ticket or violation, please contact the Parking Violations Bureau located at Albany City Hall at (518) 434-5006 or email.

To contest a parking ticket/violation the ticket holder will either need to bring the ticket(s) into Albany City Hall to issue the contest in person or mail their contest to the Parking Violations Bureau with a copy of their ticket and an explanation attached.

Parking ticket/violation contests cannot be made over the phone.

Parking tickets may be contested in person at:

Albany City Hall

24 Eagle Street

Albany, NY 12207

6. What do I do if I have general questions regarding the Residential Permit Parking Program?

For information about on-street residential parking permits, visit the City of Albany's Parking Permit webpage or contact the City Clerk’s office at 518-434-5090.