Downtown 24-hour Parking Permit

24-Hour Parking Downtown Permit Pilot Information

Permits are sold for 24-hour parking, 7 days a week, for two lots – 66 Main Street and Dennison Road.  Permit holders are not guaranteed any specific spot, but may park in either of those locations with their permit displayed.  Permits are $675.00 and are valid from January - June, and July - December. 

Permits for July - December will go on sale April 9, 2026 at 9am.

To purchase a permit: click here.

Can I park in the 24-Hour Downtown Parking Lot?

24-Hour parking lot is reserved for permit holders.  

What are the consequences if I park in 24-Hour Downtown Lot without a permit?

Your car may be subject to a $25 ticket or may be towed at the owners expense.

How do the Winter Parking Ban regulations apply to 24-Hour Downtown Lot?

* Permit holders may park in 24-Hour Lot 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for the life of the permit.
* When snowfall requires the lot to be plowed, the Town of Durham Department of Public Works will perform routine maintenance plowing.  
* The Durham Police Department will send a notice by e-mail to all permit holders to move their vehicles when such action is necessary, with all necessary instructions.
* Any vehicle that has not been moved by the time snow removal operations begin will be subject to towing at the permit holders expense.

How do the Overnight Parking Ban regulations apply to 24-Hour Downtown Permit?

Permit holders may park in 24-hour downtown lot 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for the life of the permit.