Parking
Meters
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
- Christmas
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
The Parking Meter Debit Card is the same size as a credit card and can be inserted in electronic parking meters to purchase time. No more piles of quarters in your pocket or purse,
just a convenient card that works like your ATM card.
The cards are very easy to use. Just insert the card
in the meter. The meter screen will show you how much
credit is left on the card. You can purchase any amount
of time; just pull out the card when you get to the
amount of time you want to purchase.
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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 (MacKay Meters and Duncan Meters). Just let us know where you park most frequently and we will issue you the appropriate meter card. Each parking meter is labeled a MacKay or Duncan on the front of the meter if you would like to check for yourself.
The new parking meters, Pay & Display Stations, don't accept parking meter debit cards. However, the station accepts 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:
Phone: |
(916) 808-5354 |
Fax: |
(916) 808-5115 |
Office(mail
or visit): |
Revenue Division
915 I Street, Room 1214
Sacramento, CA 95814 |
Office
Hours: |
7:30am-5:30pm Monday-Friday
(except City holidays) |
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