The council authorized a 50 cent increase to parking meter rates across the city, from 1.00 to 1.50
The Los Angeles City Council voted 10 to 0 to raise parking meter rates citywide. Meters will move from 1.00 to 1.50. LADOT will also extend meter hours, with high activity areas running to midnight and most other metered blocks running to 8 p.m., subject to case by case exceptions. Sunday enforcement is planned. The city says full rollout may take up to six months as meters and signs are updated.
The Council asked LADOT to report every five years with recommendations that align meter zone rates with the consumer price index. City staff noted that nearby cities already charge daily for on street parking, including Beverly Hills, Pasadena, Santa Monica, and West Hollywood.
City-owned lots are changing too. Twenty eight facilities that are currently free will become paid, set at 0.25 per 30 minutes with a 5.00 daily maximum. Within 90 days, LADOT will return with a proposal for a fee schedule for Preferential Parking District permits. Current residential permits cost 34.00 per year, with a limit of three per household.
The city estimates about 14.4 million in additional revenue from the meter increase and at least 1.7 million from new lot fees in fiscal year 2025 to 2026. These actions are part of a broader plan to address a budget shortfall.
In related action, the Council directed the City Attorney, Sanitation, and Street Services to clarify penalties for trash bins left blocking sidewalks or streets. Options under review include adding fines to utility bills or using tools beyond standard citations. Recommendations will return to Council for consideration.
For meter hours, permits, and Council actions, refer to LADOT and City links. LADOT Parking Information, citations, and meter hours: https://ladot.lacity.org. Preferential Parking District permits: https://ladot.lacity.org/parking/parking-permits.
