On-Street Parking

Parking Meters

• Sacramento's New Parking Meters: Pay & Display Stations
• Procedure for bagged meters
• Meter Request Application
• Meter Holidays
• Parking Meter "Debit Cards"
• Types of Electronic Parking Meters that Accept Parking Meter Debit Cards
• Important Reminders About Meter Debit Cards
• Parking Meter Debit Card Payment Info
• Where Do I Get a Meter Debit Card?
• How To Contact the Parking Office

Procedure for Bagged Meters

Parking Meters may be bagged for Construction and Special Events. Bagging for construction is for commercial licensed vehicles only.

Please fax your request at least 5 business days in advance to the On-Street Parking Office at
(916) 808-7501.

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Meter Holidays

• New Years Day
• Memorial Day
• July 4th
• Labor Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Christmas Day

If any of the foregoing days fall on Sunday, the Monday following is a holiday. All Sundays are meter holidays except meters in Old Sacramento.

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Parking Meter Debit Cards

Parking Meter Debit cards are the same size as a credit card and can be inserted in electronic parking meters to purchase time.  Parking Meter Debit cards only work with McKay and Duncan meters.  They do not work on the green Pay & Display meters.

The cards are very easy to use. Just insert the card in the meter to see how much credit is remaining on the card.  When using the card, simply pull out the card when the amount of time you wish to purchase is reflected on the meter screen.

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Types of Electronic Parking Meters that Accept Parking Meter Debit Cards:

The City of Sacramento has two types of electronic meters which accept meter debit cards: MacKay and Duncan. To ensure that you purchase the correct card for the meter type where you plan to frequently park, please look at the front of the meter to verify whether it is a Duncan or McKay meter.  

The newer Pay & Display meters (green kiosks) do not accept parking meter debit cards. However, they do accept  credit cards and coins. Learn more about Pay & Display Stations.

Important Reminders About Meter Debit Cards

• The purchase of a Meter Debit Card does not guarantee a parking space.
• Electronic meters accept Meter Debit Cards, quarters, or a combination of both.
• Meter Debit Cards are very durable with normal usage.  Make sure to keep Meter Debit Cards away from extreme heat, water moisture, and electrical shock.
• No refunds will be issued for unused, lost, stolen or damaged cards.

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Parking Meter Debit Card Payment Info

Cards are available in $50 and $100 increments. 

We accept cash, check and credit cards (Visa and MasterCard only).  For credit card payments via mail please submit a credit card charge and authorization form.

A $10 administrative fee is required for all new cards purchased.  There is no additional fee when purchasing replacement cards as long as you turn in your old card at the time of purchase. Before you turn in your old card make sure you have used all the available funds on the card, we are unable to issue refunds for unused funds left on the cards.

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Where Do I Get a Meter Debit Card?

You can purchase a Meter Debit Card and get a demonstration about how to use it by stopping by the Revenue Division Office, located at the New City Hall, 915 I Street, Room 1214 Sacramento, CA 95814. Our office hours are 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

You can also mail in your order form to us and pick up your new meter cards at our office later.  Simply print out the order form, fill it in and mail it to us with your check or money order (if you would like to pay with a credit card through the mail you will need to complete a credit card charge and authorization form which can be found on our web site).  A Customer Service Representative will call you when your meter debit card is ready for pick-up. 

Link to Meter Debit Card Order Form and Brochure

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How to Contact the Parking Office

If you need to contact someone in the Parking Division about our services, or to answer any questions, here's how to find us:

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