Parking FAQs
Where are you located and what are your business hours?
ExpandThe Customer Service Center (Parking Permits):
1755 Meridian Avenue
1st Floor
Hours of Operation: 8:30 AM to 6 PM.
Monday - Friday, excluding holidays.
How can I purchase a monthly parking pass for municipal parking garages and lots?
ExpandThe availability of monthly passes is based on location.
For more information please contact the customer service center at 305.673.7505, press 0 to speak to customer service representative.
How do I apply for a residential parking permit?
ExpandPlease visit our Parking Customer Service Center to apply.
Make sure to bring in the required information. Click here for instructions and the list of required documents
1755 Meridian Avenue, Suite 100
Miami Beach, FL 33139
8:30 AM to 6Â PM Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.
Tel: 305.673.7505
What are your payment options?
ExpandThe Parking Department customer service center accepts cash, checks, and credit cards: Visa, Master Card, Discover and American Express.
Metered and Garage parking time can be paid with cash, credit card and by phone using the Parkmobile payment application.
Where can I store my car?
ExpandThe City of Miami Beach (according to the Miami-Dade County Ordinance) does not allow vehicle storage on public property.
How do I qualify for a Hybrid Permit?
ExpandWhere may I obtain my City Wide Permit?
ExpandA limited number of citywide permits are available for Hybrid vehicles and motorcycles. For more information, click the links below.
City Wide Scooter/Motorcycle Parking Permit Info (residents only)
What is the process to contest a citation?
ExpandThere are several county locations listed on the back of each citation.
The Miami Beach office is located at 1130 Washington Avenue 2nd floor, Miami Beach, FL 33139.
You can pay with a credit card by calling 305.275.1133, or online at Pay Parking Citations.
You will need your citation number to make payment. If you have any questions or concerns with parking citations, please contact:
Parking Violations Bureau
Miami-Dade County, Florida.
305.275.1133
How can I report a broken parking meter or parking paystation?
ExpandYou can report any issues on our eGov application or website under the service type Parking Enforcement.
eGov Website
eGov Mobile Application
How can I report an illegally parked vehicle?
ExpandYou can contact the Parking Department dispatch (open 24 hours) at 305.673.9453 and provide the following information:
Make, model, tag, and color of the vehicle
Exact location where vehicle is parked
Why the vehicle is considered illegally parked (e.g.: blocked driveway, abandoned, fire hydrant, yellow curb, restricted parking etc.)
OR
You can report any issues on our
eGov Website
eGov Mobile Application
My vehicle was towed?
ExpandIf your vehicle was towed from public property, a parking citation was issued and placed on your windshield. The City of Miami Beach contracts two (2) towing service providers:
Tremont Towing
1747 Bay Road
Miami Beach, FL 33139
305.672.2395
Beach Towing
1349 Dade Boulevard
Miami Beach, FL 33139
305.534.2128
Vehicles will only be released to the registered owner of the vehicle. You must present valid picture identification and vehicle registration. Both companies accept cash, traveler’s checks and personal checks (please contact each provider for their check acceptance policy). There are ATM machines at both locations. We highly recommend that you retrieve your vehicle with 24 hours to avoid storage fees.
Click here to learn more at the Parking Enforcement Page. Towing Bill of Rights
Where do I obtain a vehicle registration, handicap and/or baby parking permit?
ExpandAny auto tag agency. The Miami Beach location is:
Beach Auto Tag & Insurance
800 71 Street
Miami Beach, FLÂ 33141
Tel: 305.868.3277
Beach Auto Tag & Insurance Website
How do I rent parking spaces?
ExpandParking space rentals are available for Construction Projects, Film & Photo Productions, Special Events, and Valet purposes. A city of Miami Beach permit is required. Space rentals must be requested three (3) business days in advance, non-metered/residential areas will require five (5) business days notice. More information can be found on the Space Rental Webpage.
Payments must be submitted in advance at least 48 hours or two (2) business days.
For more information, you may contact the Parking Department at 305.673.PARK(7275),
Monday - Friday from 8:30 AM. to 5 PM., or you may email us at:
Pkg_Meter_Rentals@miamibeachfl.gov.
How can I report a broken and/or missing sign and faded painting of the curb?
ExpandYou can report any issues on our eGov application or website under service type "other".
eGov Website
eGov Mobile Application
You may also call us at 305.673.7275
Where can I charge my electric vehicle?
ExpandParking Permitting FAQs
Why is a Construction Parking Management Plan (CPMP) required for a Building Permit?
ExpandConstruction projects valued at $250,000 or more must submit an approved Construction Parking Management Plan (CPMP) to obtain a building, grading, or shoring permit.
What is the purpose of a Construction Parking Management Plan (CPMP)?
ExpandThe Construction Parking Management Plan (CPMP) aims to:
- Minimize parking impact imposed by employees of construction projects
- Maintain parking from construction projects on-site or other sites approved by the City.
Can construction employees park on the swale, right-of-way, or city-owned parking spaces?
ExpandNo, construction employees cannot park in the swale, right-of-way, or city-owned parking spaces. These areas are only for loading, unloading, and deliveries and need approval by the Parking Director.
What is the review and processing time?
ExpandConstruction Parking Management Plan (CPMP) applications may take up to five (5) business days to process.
What happens if a construction employee parks outside the approved area in the Construction Parking Management Plan (CPMP)?
ExpandA Parking Compliance Inspector may issue a citation in accordance with the violation outlined in the City of Miami Beach Code, Chapter 30.
What is off-site parking?
ExpandOff-site parking is required when the construction site lacks sufficient parking for their employees. In this case, the General Contractor or Property Owner must arrange parking at nearby privately-owned lots for construction employees.
What are the off-site parking requirements?
Expand- Location of off-site parking;
- Proof of lease or written approval from the off-site parking owner;
- Transportation plan showing how employees will get to and from the job site and the off-site parking location.
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