Parking FAQs
How much does parking cost in Brattleboro?
Parking rates are listed on the main page.
Is parking free on Sundays/holidays?
Parking is free on Sundays and during most Town-observed holidays.
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, and Christmas Day.
Where can I park overnight?
You may use any of the town parking lots at night. There is no overnight parking on the downtown streets during the summer due to street sweeping and in the winter due to snow plowing.
Where can I leave my car when I take the train or go out of town for a week?
You may purchase a Travel Permit at $5 per day and leave your vehicle at the Transportation Center.
How many tickets would I have to get before I get "booted"?
You would have to get three or more unpaid tickets before you were booted.
When does the winter parking ban go into effect?
The winter parking ban is in effect from Nov. 15 to April 15, unless there is an inch or more of snow before Nov. 15 or after April 15.
Where do I park during a snowstorm?
You must be under cover in the Transportation Center. If the garage is full, the Preston Parking Lot may be used.
Do you renew motor vehicle registrations?
No. Some town clerks in the area (Vernon, Guilford, Newfane, Townshend, Putney, Westminster, and Dover) offer renewals for a fee. You do not have to be a resident to renew through those offices.
When is the Dummerston DMV office open?
They are open on Mondays from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to 2:15 p.m., as well as every other Wednesday. They are located in Dummerston out back of the Agency of Transportation District 2 Office on Route 5. View the VT DMV Dummerston Office website for more information.
Where can I learn more about parking in the Town of Brattleboro?
Parking, traffic, and enforcement issues are covered in Chapter 16 and Chapter 16.1 in the Brattleboro's Code of Ordinances.