Parking Permits
City Parking Permits can be purchased in the Revenue Office located in Carbondale City Hall, 200 S. Illinois Avenue.
Lot Permits (City Code 18:12:09)
- Lot Permits are sold for individual lots
- Lot Permits are not sold for lots 8, 14, and 24
- Not valid at City meters located on the street
- Vehicles with City Permits are still subject for ticketing if parked illegally
| Number of City Lots |
Per Week |
Per Month |
|---|---|---|
| One City Lot |
$8 | $25 |
| Two City Lot |
$10 | $30 |
Amtrak Permits (City Code 18:12:09)
- Kiosk parking - Daily up to 14 days
- Valid for Amtrak lots (designated by signage)
- For a long-term Parking Pass, contact the Parking Division
- Vehicles with City Permits are still subject to ticketing if parked illegally
Senior Permits (City Code 18:12:12)
- $8 per year
- Must be 60 years of age or older
- Valid at any City meter or City lot
- Not valid for overnight parking within Amtrak lots (designated by signage)
- Vehicles with City Permits are still subject to ticketing if parked illegally
- Valid for vehicles of the first division, and second division only when they are used to provide transportation to "senior citizens".
Downtown Employees (City Code 18:12:16)
- $2.50 per month (max 6 months pre-purchase)
- Proof of employment at a downtown business located within Tax Increment Financing District 1 or 2 required
- Valid for passenger vehicles only
- Valid at any City meter or City lot
- Not valid for overnight parking within Amtrak lots
- Vehicles with City Permits are still subject to ticketing if parked illegally
Resident Permits (City Code 18:12:17)
- $25 per year
- Valid for 365 days from the date of purchase
- Must reside within Carbondale City limits
- Proof of residency required
- Valid for vehicles of the first division only
- Valid at any City meter or City lot
- Not valid for overnight parking within Amtrak lots
- Vehicles with City Permits are still subject to ticketing if parked illegally