The City of Greenville's official Parking website encompasses all parking-related services, including online citation payment, rules and enforcement, permits and contact information.

Residential Parking

Residents of a controlled residential parking area are eligible to receive one (1) residential parking decal for each vehicle operated by each resident.  Vehicles used for nonresidents, commuting, or for storage do not qualify for a parking permit.  For more information or to apply for a residential parking sticker, call (252) 329-4884.

The City of Greenville prohibits the parking of vehicles in the yard, otherwise referred to as "Parking on an Unimproved Surface."  You will be fined a nominal fee for parking your vehicle in an area that is not a designated driveway.  For more information, call (252) 329-4110.

• Download and complete the residential parking application in its entirety. You will need to attach this to your online application.
• Click the link, https://www.tocite.net/greenvillenc/viewpermit, to begin the application process.
• Once you've completed and submitted your application, you will receive a notification when it has been approved.
• Failure to obtain a residential permit in these prohibited areas will result in a $50 infraction.
• Permit prices increase each year in July.

There are seven surface parking lots throughout the downtown area and one parking garage.

The City provides a residential parking option to meet the unique needs of its downtown residents, allowing for the acquisition of reserved parking spots for residents. This does not apply to those living in complexes downtown that are responsible for providing parking for their residents.

Click here to learn more about residential parking.

Reserved Space Parking

• Assigned designated space in close proximity to a downtown residence
• One lease per downtown resident
• Annual ($888) or 6-month ($444) lease terms
• Click this link to begin the application process: https://www.tocite.net/greenvillenc/Portal
• Price increases each year in July during the renewal period

Downtown Parking

Surface Lot Parking

• FREE for the first two hours
• After two hours, the vehicle must be moved (to another surface lot if remaining downtown)
• Enforcement is Monday through Friday 7 a.m.-6 p.m.

On-Street Parking

• FREE for the first two hours
• After two hours, the vehicle must be moved (to a surface lot if remaining downtown)
• Enforcement is Monday through Friday 7 a.m.-6 p.m.

Fourth Street Parking Garage

• FREE for the first two hours
• 75 cents for each additional hour

Click here to learn more about 2-hour parking in the downtown area.

Employment Leasing

The City offers the use of surface lot spaces (excluding the parking garage) for employers and employees in the downtown area. These permit holders will utilize unreserved spaces while displaying a decal provided by the City.

Employers may purchase up to 10 permits, while employees may purchase one permit. Five plate numbers can be assigned to each employer permit, and decals will be provided to each employee. Employers must provide all vehicle registrations needed for the employer permit at the same time in order to qualify for a permit.

The cost for a permit is $288 annually or $144 for six months. Permit prices increase each year in July. For more information about obtaining an employment parking permit, call (252) 329-4884. Click here to download and complete the application in its entirety. You will need to attach this to your online application.

https://www.tocite.net/greenvillenc/viewpermit

Click here to learn more about public, reserved, and employer/employee parking in the downtown area.

• The property management permit is available to citizens who are contracted to do work for properties in the Grid/Residential area. Including but not limited to:
  • Landscaping, housekeeping, and home healthcare. (All construction services and home repairs must obtain an additional permit from the Inspections Office)
• To qualify, you must be able to show proof of employment and or written documentation from property owner being serviced (including length of time work will be performed)
• Must be able to provide a current vehicle registration, and
• Must be able to provide valid driver’s licenses
• If needed, permit must be renewed annual (along with updated proof of employment), July 1 of each year
• Any replacement, or new vehicle added, a new permit must be purchased (max of two permits issued annually)

 Parking Fines

Parking fines are a method of ensuring authorized parking.  These fines are issued on the basis of the manner by which a vehicle is illegally parked.

The City of Greenville employs four full time and four part-time Parking Enforcement Officers to enforce the City's parking codes throughout the downtown and residential areas of Greenville's city limits.  These enforcement officers issue parking tickets and enforce parking regulations.

If your vehicle is towed, all fines and penalties must be paid to retrieve your vehicle.