DC parking status

Is parking enforcement active in Washington, DC right now? This checks the clock against DC's posted meter hours, residential permit limits, rush-hour tow lanes, and street sweeping windows.

Pick a neighborhood for permit-zone and sweeping detail, or read the DC parking signs guide.

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How the DC parking status works

  • Meters: paid 7 AM–10 PM Monday through Saturday in most zones; free on Sundays and on the District and federal holidays DDOT observes.
  • Residential permit (RPP): non-residents are held to 2 hours on weekdays until 8:30 PM in posted zones.
  • Rush-hour lanes: 7–9:30 AM and 4–6:30 PM on weekdays along corridors like 14th, 16th, and Connecticut — these are tow-away, not ticket-only.
  • Street sweeping: posted weekday mornings, roughly March through October. It's the single most common ticket in DC's residential blocks.

FAQ

Does this show open parking spaces in DC?
No. It shows whether parking enforcement is active right now in Washington, DC — meter hours, residential permit time limits, rush-hour tow lanes, and street sweeping windows. It does not show real-time space availability.
How is the DC parking status calculated?
From DC's citywide posted rules and the current Eastern Time clock: meters are paid 7 AM to 10 PM Monday through Saturday and free on Sundays and DDOT-observed holidays; residential permit zones are time-limited on weekdays until 8:30 PM; rush-hour lanes run 7-9:30 AM and 4-6:30 PM on weekdays; street sweeping is posted on weekday mornings, roughly March through October.
Can I put the DC parking status widget on my website?
Yes. The widget is free to embed on any Washington, DC neighborhood, venue, restaurant, or business website. Copy the iframe snippet on this page — no account or API key needed.
Is the widget accurate for my exact block?
The widget reflects citywide defaults, not block-level signs. Some blocks carry signs that say 'including Sundays and holidays,' and those override the general rule. The posted sign always wins.

Last updated August 11, 2026. Curblee is not affiliated with DDOT or the District of Columbia. Always follow the posted sign.