Parkmobile Downtown Parking Permit

The ParkMobile Downtown Parking Permit is designed to provide employees of downtown businesses with affordable parking options. For a flat fee of $35 per calendar month, you can purchase a permit which can be used at any on-street, 10-hour, green-topped meter in downtown Columbia without the need to pay for hourly parking. This permit is not intended to allow long-term storage of vehicles. You will need to move your vehicle every 24 hours.

This parking mapopens PDF file shows where the 10-hour parking spaces in downtown Columbia are located; eligible spaces are denoted with green lines.  This permit is eligible for use only at the 10-hour, green-topped meters. Do not attempt to use the permit at any 5-hour, 4-hour, 2-hour, 1-hour or 24-minute meters or at the Pay-by-App parking spaces.

The program is limited to 225 participants on a first come, first serve basis. The City of Columbia has partnered with ParkMobile to administer the program. Participants simply register online with ParkMobile at their website. 

  • Ideal for downtown workers, but available to all
  • $35 per calendar month
  • This program is separate from the ParkMobile App, but it’s recommended that you also download the app to receive important notifications
  • No hang tags are issued; your license plate number acts as your permit
  • Automatic monthly renewable option available via your credit or debit card