Metered parking · Washington, DC
Typical DDOT meters $2.30/hr Mon-Sat
Verified sourceActiveVerified 45d ago
What the rule says
Standard citywide rate $2.30/hour. Most areas Monday-Saturday 7am–6:30pm or 7am-10pm. Time limit generally 2 hours. Performance Parking Zones have different hours and $3-$8 rates. Enforcement: Posted meter + curb signs. Rate: $2.30/hr standard. Limit: Usually 2 hours.
When it applies
- Schedule
- Mon-Sat typical 7:00am-18:30 or 22:00 · $2.30/hr standard · Usually 2 hours
- If you get it wrong
- Citation
- City-wide meter window
- Mon–Sat, 9:00 AM–6:00 PM
Citation & source
- Issuing agency
- DDOT / ParkDC; citations via DC DMV
- Last verified
- — Source last verified Aug 28, 2026 (45d ago). This rule matches its official source as of that date.
- Official source
- https://ddot.dc.gov/page/parking-meters(opens in a new tab)
Stella's tip
Quote this rule's source link in your appeal — an officer's word against a city page rarely wins.