Garage Information
Everything You Need to Know about Downtown Parking
CCDC Parking Garages:
There are 3,400 parking spaces in eight parking garages referred to as the Downtown Public Parking System (DPPS).
The garages are owned by CCDC and operated by Republic Parking Northwest (RPNW). The first hour of parking is free in the Central Parking District and each additional hour is $2.50.
Central Parking District Rate Information:
Hourly: $2.50 per hour, first hour free
Daily: $12.00 maximum
Monthly: $100.00
Event: $3.00 - $9.00 |
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Map of Parking Garages
How downtown parking works:
Daily Parking:
Daily parking commences when the garage opens (or 6:30 a.m. for Capitol Terrace), and continues through closing that
same day (or 6:29 a.m. the following morning for Capitol Terrace). Hourly fees accumulate to a daily maximum of $12/day,
and commence again on an hourly basis the next day if your car remains in the garage overnight.
Monthly Parking:
Monthly parking permits allow inexpensive, unlimited access - weekday, evenings and weekends - to specific garages. They may be obtained by calling RPNW at 368-7944.
Bicycle Lockers:
The Downtown Public Parking System has bicycle lockers available for lease. The lockers are located in the Capitol Terrace and Eastman Garages. Lockers can be rented for $15.00 per quarter plus a one time (refundable) depost of $50.00. For more information, please contact the Downtown Public Parking Office 368-7944.
Event Parking:
In certain circumstances special parking rates are put into effect. Often it is a flat fee from between $3 to $9,
and patrons may be asked to pay upon entering, which speeds up the exiting process after the event. For event parking coordination, please contact Connie Jacobs, RPNW, 368-7944.
Validation:
Businesses are permitted to purchase hourly parking validation stickers at full rate from RPNW.
They are then permitted to validate their customer's parking tickets at their discretion. Contact RPNW at 368-7944 for current validation rates.
Cinema Validation:
An additional two hours of parking for Edwards Boise Downtown Stadium 9 patrons and one hour for The Egyptian Theatre patrons is available after the
first free hour to cinema customers with validated parking tickets. You must take your parking ticket to the cinema,
where it will be stamped upon your purchase of cinema tickets. When exiting the parking garage, present it to the
cashier and be prepared to pay for any time over the validated amount.
Parking Operator Contact Information:
Republic Parking: 368-7944
121 S. 9th Street, Suite 500
Boise, ID 83702
After 5 pm, before 8 am: 336-1068
24 Customer Assistance: 336-1068
Our security company, Wackenhut Corporation, provides:
Jump-start assistance
Escort to your vehicle during nighttime hours
Taxi request for those stranded or unable to drive
Lost vehicle assistance
City Metered Parking:
Boise City provides on-street parking for downtown visitors for the purpose of encouraging short-term parking in the immediate
vicinity of where visitors want to go.
There are 3,000 on-street parking spaces in the
Greater Downtown Boise Area which is defined as Broadway to 16th, State Street to the river. Push the
blue button at any downtown meter and the first 20
minutes are free. Buy some time with the Boise City
Parking Card, which is prepaid and re-chargeable available at City Hall 384-3770.
Private Parking:
Many private lots are available for public parking. Signage at each will direct you on the hourly parking rates.
Frequently Asked Questions:
What is a:
Ticket - Ticket taken from dispenser as customer enters the garage
Parking Fee Due Notice - Envelope left on customer vehicle when garage closes (see below)
Promise to Pay Notice - Payment notice issued to customer as they exit should they not have funds available for payment
Violation Notice - Notice left on customer vehicle for parking violations such as unauthorized usage of ADA accessible stall,
reserved space or parking in a fire lane, etc.
What is a Parking Fee Due Notice and what do I do?
This means you stayed in the garage longer than our attendant did that evening. It's basically an honor system whereby you place
your ticket and what you owe us for your parking in the envelope provided and drop it off at the booth when exiting, or mail it
to us at a later date.
Whom do I pay if the attendant is gone?
See Parking Fee Due Notices above.
What happens if the garage is closed when I come back for my car?
You will ALWAYS be able to get your car out of DPPS garages. You may have a Parking Fee Due Notice
on your windshield, as noted above, but you are never locked in.
How do I contest a parking notice?
Call RPNW at 368-7944 to explain the situation. If you are not satisfied with their response/decision,
please contact the CCDC Parking & Facilities Director at 384-4264 .
What will happen if I don't pay the parking due notice that was issued to me?
After ten days, a reminder letter will be sent to you asking for payment or reconciliation. If no response is made within 30 days,
the overdue account will be turned over to a collections agency for payment. Administrative fees will be added.
Are there special rates if I park or work after 6 p.m.?
Not at this time.
How do I sign up for monthly parking?
You will need to fill out an application form, pay your monthly fee and $10 key card deposit to the Republic Parking
Office 121 S. 9th Street, Suite 500. To receive an application via fax or email, call RPNW at 368-7944
between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. RPNW will also provide information about availability in each garage.
How do I pay for monthly parking?
Monthly parking is due on or before the first of each month. At the time of sign up customers complete a monthly parking
agreement and pay a one-time key card (access card) deposit of $10.00. Ongoing monthly customers will receive an invoice for the upcoming month around
the 15th of the prior month.
The following payment options are available:
NORMAL PROCEDURE: The customer brings the payment to the RPNW office and picks up the monthly hang tag.
AUTO-DEBIT PROGRAM: This option allows the customer to have the monthly parking fee taken out of a checking account that he or she
designates, between the 5th and the 10th of the month. The benefit of this program is the customer has a permanent hang tag, and does
not have go to the RPNW office monthly to get one.
BILL-PAY OPTION: The customer enrolls in an Electronic Bill Payment Program, usually through his or her bank or financial institution.
With this option, the customer must still pick up a hang tag from the RPNW office every month.
SELF-ADDRESSED STAMPED ENVELOPE (SASE): The customer mails a check to Republic Parking Main Office, and provides an SASE for the
Republic Parking staff to mail the hang tag back to the customer.
ONE PERSON BRINGS MULTIPLE CHECKS: The customer designates a representative (usually a group, or department supervisor)
who collects up to 10 checks, delivers them to the RPNW office, procures the hang tags and distributes them.
PRE-PAY OPTIONS: The customer pays for parking a year in advance. This program runs October through September; customers who choose
this option pay through the end of September to start the program. The customer will receive a permanent hang tag.
ON-LINE: The customer logs onto rpnw.com/myaccount to sign up for an account and/or make monthly parking payment with a VISA or MasterCard.
How do I cancel my monthly parking?
Contact RPNW at 368-7944 to cancel your permit. A 15-day cancellation notice is required.
What do I do if my monthly hang tag or key card is lost or stolen?
Contact RPNW at 368-7944 immediately. A replacement hang tag costs $5.00 and a replacement key card requires
a new $10.00 deposit. If the old key card is found, return it to RPNW for a $10 refund.
Why are monthly parkers asked to park on upper floors?
To encourage short-term, hourly customer parking we ask monthly parkers to park above a certain floor in most garages.
Those hourly customers are the ones that help pay our business expenses and yours, so we want them to keep coming back.
If they have to drive to the roof every time they visit, they may not return.
Can I let someone else use my permit?
No. Your key card and permit are for your use only. Allowing someone else to use your permit may result in cancellation
of your monthly parking agreement.