Hartford Parking Authority

04/08/2026

🚨 Scam Alert 🚨

We’ve been made aware of fraudulent text messages claiming you owe parking citations. Please note—the Hartford Parking Authority does NOT contact individuals via text message regarding citations.

Do not click any links or provide personal information.

If you have questions or concerns, please contact our office directly at 860-757-0730.

03/23/2026

Join us in celebrating the State of the City!

Enjoy FREE parking at the MAT Garage until 11 PM in honor of Mayor Arunan Arulampalam’s event.

Make a night of it—grab dinner, explore downtown, and experience all that Hartford has to offer!

02/23/2026

While our office doors will be closed
Monday, February 23, our team is still available by email at [email protected]

Stay safe and warm, Hartford! ❄️

02/13/2026

The HPA will be closed on Monday, February 16th for Washington's Birthday, but you can still stop by the Office of Parking Management for payment processing from 9am - 5pm.

02/11/2026

We'll be back open on Friday, February 13th at 8am!

01/17/2026

Happy Martin Luther King Day from The Hartford Parking Authority! Our office will be closed in observance Monday, January 19th.

12/31/2025

As we get ready to celebrate the end of 2025 and move into a new year - we're trying to make it easier for you to enjoy all Hartford has to offer on New Year's Eve.

On-street parking is free tonight. Hope to see you at the fireworks!

Thank you to our friends at the , street parking is FREE today (12/31)! Find a spot downtown and explore everything First Night has to offer. Be sure to check out our website for all last minute updates.

12/31/2025

Happy New Year from the HPA! 🎉see you in 2026!
#2026

12/26/2025

🚨 SNOW EVENT PARKING BAN NOTICE 🚨

Due to the forecasted snow, a citywide parking ban will be in effect:

START: Friday, December 26 at 6:00 PM

END: Saturday, December 27 at 9:00 AM

Vehicles left on the roadway may be ticketed or towed.

Residents without access to off-street parking may move their vehicles to an authorized parking areas, including Blue Light Lots, City Parks, Recreation and Senior Centers, and Hartford Public Schools parking lots

https://www.hartfordct.gov/Government/Departments/Public-Works/Snow-Parking-Ban -3

For more information on snow event parking bans, please visit the HPA website at https://hartfordparking.com/city-of-hartford/hartford-snow-parking-ban/

🚨 PARKING BAN NOTICE 🚨

❄️ Snow Event – City of Hartford ❄️

Due to the forecasted snow, a citywide parking ban will be in effect.

🕕 START:
Friday, December 26 at 6:00 PM

🕘 END:
Saturday, December 27 at 9:00 AM

🚫 NO PARKING ON CITY STREETS
🚗 Vehicles left on the roadway may be ticketed or towed

⚠️ Please make arrangements now to avoid enforcement.

📍 Stay safe. Plan ahead.

12/24/2025

Happy holidays from the HPA! We'll see you on Friday.

11/26/2025

11/18/2025

Due to a global Cloudflare outage, the Hartford Parking Authority payment and appeals portal is currently offline.

We apologize for the inconvenience.

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