Changes to the City of Greenville downtown parking plan will be coming soon after the City Council approved a revised approach to parking in the district.

During its meeting on January 9, the Council unanimously supported the new plan, which provides two hours of free parking in all City-owned lots and on-street parking. After two hours, patrons must move their vehicles. Patrons who wish to remain in the downtown area can relocate to a different parking spot in a separate lot. The plan also includes free parking for the first two hours in the City's Fourth Street Parking Garage. After two hours, there is a 75-cent charge for each additional hour in the parking garage.

Residential permit parking remains available for the downtown area with options including reserved spaces or unreserved spaces. Employers and employees in the downtown area are also eligible to purchase an employee/employer permit.

Enforcement of the plan will begin on March 3, 2025. Prior to enforcement, the City will take steps to educate the public about the changes.

Below is a breakdown of the new Downtown Parking Plan:

Surface Lot Parking

• FREE for the first two hours
• After two hours, the vehicle must be moved (to another surface lot if remaining downtown)

On-Street Parking

• FREE for the first two hours
• After two hours, the vehicle must be moved (to a surface lot if remaining downtown)

Fourth Street Parking Garage

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

Residential Reserved/Unreserved Parking

• Reserved parking permits can be purchased for $72 per month
• Unreserved parking permits can be purchased for $52 per month

Employee/Employer Permits

• $22 per month with proof of downtown employment

To learn more about parking and permits, click here.