Parking FAQs
How much does parking cost in Brattleboro?
Parking rates are listed on the main page.
Is parking free on Sundays/holidays?
There is a fee for parking on Sundays.
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.
I have a disabled parking placard or a disability license plate. Do I have to pay for parking?
No. 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.
How do I use the parking kiosk?
There are about 20 parking kiosks (view map here) located throughout the downtown area.
1. Start by entering your license plate info using the keypad. Do not include spaces when entering your license plate. (Example: ABC123)
2. Insert your credit/debit card or coins. Remove your card quickly if paying by card.
3. The MORE TIME and LESS TIME buttons let you adjust your parking duration.
NOTE: You can print your receipt as proof of payment, but you DO NOT need to display this receipt in your car.
How do I pay with the Park Smarter app?
1. Download the Park Smarter App on your mobile device from the Google Play Store for Android or Apple Store for iOS.
2. Save time by entering your license plate & credit/debit card info from the settings menu.
3. Search for the parking zone. You can type the zone in the search bar. The green circles on the map can also help you locate the parking zone. (View the parking zone map)
4. Click on the orange “Park Here” button in the lower right corner.
5. Set the duration you would like to park.
6. Click on the “Pay for Parking” button toward the bottom of the screen.
Learn more about the app by watching this video or visiting Park Smarter's FAQ page.
Can I pay by text?
Yes, you can by by text. You do not need to download the Park Smarter app when paying by text.
1. Text the word “Pay” to 77447.
2. Text the parking zone and follow the link.
3. Fill out the form to complete the transaction.
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 $10 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. 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.