- Municipal Center
- 230 Main Street (First Floor)
- Brattleboro, VT 05301
Hours of Operation
- Monday: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
- Tuesday: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
- Wednesday: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
- Thursday: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
- Friday: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
Parking
PLEASE NOTE: Parking zones will change on Sept. 3, 2025. Details here.
Parking enforcement in the Town of Brattleboro is in effect every day from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., except for town-observed holidays. The Parking Enforcement Office has temporary relocated to the Brattleboro Municipal Center at 230 Main Street.
There are several ways to pay for parking:
• Kiosks: Use the kiosks throughout town to pay with coins or credit card. No smartphone required.
• App: Use the Park Smarter app, which is available on mobile devices from the Google Play Store for Android or Apple Store for iOS. The app is especially helpful for those who regularly park downtown.
• Text: Text “Pay” to 77447. The new Pay by Text option is a faster alternative for visitors who would like to park quickly, without needing to download the app.
• Accessible Parking: Those with a disabled parking placard or a disability license plate may park in any LEGAL parking space without paying. The space can be designated as a handicap-accessible parking space or any other LEGAL parking space.
An instruction guide in print is available at the library. Watch this video tutorial to learn how to park downtown.
Parking Zones
Please note: Parking zones will be updated on Sept. 3. Details here.
The Parking Zones (view map) are as follows:
Zone 1: All on-street parking
Zone 2: Preston Lot
Zone 3: Transportation Center
Zone 4: Harmony Lot
Zone 5: High Grove Lot
Zone 6: Harris Lot
Zone 7: Depot Street
Fees, Effective Nov. 21
| Short-Term Parking | Max Time | Hour | 30 Mins | 15 Mins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| On-Street | 2 hours | $1.50 | $0.75 | $0.40 |
| Harmony Lot | 3 hours | $1.50 | $0.75 | $0.40 |
| Preston Lot | 3 hours | $1.50 | $0.75 | $0.40 |
| 30-Minute at Post Office & High Grove | 30 mins. | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Long-Term Parking | Max Time | Hour | 30 Mins | 15 Mins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elm Street Lot | 10 hours | Permit Only | ||
| Harris/High Grove Lot | 10 hours | $0.55 | $0.30 | $0.15 |
| Transportation Center | 10 hours | $0.55 | $0.30 | $0.15 |
| Daily Travel Permit at Transportation Center | $10 | |||
| Long-Term Parking | Annual Open Permit | By Quarter | Annual Reserved Permit | By Quarter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elm Street Lot | $255 | $63.75 | N/A | N/A |
| Harris/High Grove/Spring Street Lot | $511.67 | $127.92 | N/A | N/A |
| Transportation Center | $638.33 | $159.58 | $1,016.67 | $254.17 |
Fines, Effective Nov. 21
| Less than 14 Days | 14 to 30 Days | After 30 Days | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expired Parking, Overnight – 16-5(b) | $15 | $30 | $45 |
| Extended Stay – 16-5(c) | $30 | $60 | $90 |
| Article VI other than as set forth in 16-87(b) | $30 | $60 | $90 |
| Handicapped Parking – 16-107 | $150 | $175 | $200 |
| Habitual Offender – 16-5(c) | $37.50 | $75 | $112.50 |
| Loading Zone 16-87(b)(4) | $75 | $150 | $225 |
| Citation | Waiver Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| General Violation 16-6 | $225 | $112.50 |
Free Parking
Parking is free on the following town-observed holidays:
- New Year’s Day
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- Presidents' Day
- Memorial Day
- Juneteenth
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Indigenous Peoples' Day
- Veteran’s Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- The Friday after Thanksgiving
- Christmas Day
Parking Citations
Click here to pay for parking citations online. Learn about the appeal process here.
Travel Permits
Need a place to park while you're traveling? The Parking Department sells permits for those who are taking a train or leaving their car in Brattleboro for an extended period of time. The permit is valid only in the parking garage. Travel permits are $10 per day.
Permits can be purchased at the Parking Office, which is on the ground floor of the Transportation Center, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. During off-hours, the permit may be purchased at the Police Station.
Overnight Parking
Overnight parking is allowed on all streets EXCEPT in the downtown area. The following streets are not permitted for overnight parking: Main Street, High Street, Elliot Street (from School St. to Main St.), Flat Street, Canal Street (from the Plaza to #63), Church Street, Elm Street, Harris Place, and Grove Street.
How to Use the Smart Meter & Park Smarter App
You can park in Brattleboro using your smartphone. Download the Park Smarter app on your mobile device from the Google Play Store for Android or Apple Store for iOS. In the login screen, create an account by entering the requested information. Learn more about the app by watching this video or visiting Park Smarter's FAQ page.
Staff
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- Carol Coulombe -
- Parking Enforcement Coordinator
- 802-257-2305
- [email protected]
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- Cheryl Duggan -
- Parking Enforcement Officer
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- Keagan Jameson -
- Parking Enforcement Officer
Parking Enforcement
News & AnnouncementsThe Town will be modifying its parking zones on Sept. 3, 2025. To prepare for this transition, parking will be free on Sept. 2.
VTrans is providing weekly updates about the paving project in Brattleboro. View the latest update here.
The latest update provides information that was published on Aug. 8, 2025.
The latest update provides information that was originally published on Aug. 1, 2025.
The Parking Enforcement Office will be temporarily relocating this summer from the Transportation Center to the Brattleboro Municipal Center to make way for renovations.
The Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans) is providing weekly updates about the paving project in Brattleboro.