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Ocala, FL 34471

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To pay an outstanding citation or purchase a parking permit please visit: 
City of Ocala | Patron Portal (tocite.net)

 

Parking meter rates vary by location:
• $1.25/hour south of State Road 40
• $0.75/hour north of State Road 40

Meters operate Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

The meters accept payment in the form of: coin, card, and the ParkMobile app (Apple App Store | Google Play Store)

 

Drivers displaying a valid handicap permit or Disabled Veteran (DV) license plates are exempt from paying municipal parking meters or pay stations for up to 4 hours.

Downtown offers a variety of free parking spaces, including those within the Downtown Parking Garage. Please follow all posted signage.

Overnight parking is not permitted without an authorized permit. Trailers are prohibited in all parking structures and parking lots.

 


 

Looking for a place to park?

The interactive map below highlights the locations of all Downtown parking lots and garages.

 

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City of Ocala
110 SE Watula Avenue
Ocala, FL 34471

 

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