El Paso, TX Parking Rules: Street Parking Limits (2026)
Key Facts
- Continuous Max
- 72 hours
- Meter Hours
- 8 AM - 6 PM Mon-Sat downtown
- Permit Districts
- Near UTEP and some downtown blocks
- Hydrant Clearance
- 15 feet
- Fine Range
- $15-$75 typical
Summary
El Paso permits on-street parking in most residential areas free of charge, with 72-hour maximum continuous parking. Downtown and UTEP-area streets are metered, with permits required in some residential permit districts.
Sec. 545.302. STOPPING, STANDING, OR PARKING PROHIBITED IN CERTAIN PLACES. ... (b) An operator may not, except momentarily to pick up or discharge a passenger, stand or park an occupied or unoccupied vehicle:(1) in front of a public or private driveway;(2) within 15 feet of a fire hydrant;(3) within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection;(4) within 30 feet on the approach to a flashing signal, stop sign, yield sign, or traffic-control signal located at the side of a roadway;(5) within 20 feet of the driveway entrance to a fire station and on the side of a street opposite the entrance to a fire station within 75 feet of the entrance, if the entrance is properly marked with a sign; or(6) where an official sign prohibits standing.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: the cited page had not changed since it was quoted.
Full Breakdown
Under Chapter 12, vehicles may park on public streets for up to 72 continuous hours before being considered abandoned or stored. Metered parking in Downtown El Paso, the Union Plaza District, and parts of Mesa Street operates 8 AM to 6 PM Monday through Saturday. UTEP-area residential permit districts require residents to display a permit; non-permit vehicles are limited to two hours. On-street parking is prohibited within 15 feet of a fire hydrant, in front of driveways, or on sidewalks. Street sweeping days in certain districts temporarily restrict parking.
Violations & Fines
Overtime at meter: $15 to $30. Over 72 hours: $75 and tow. Blocking driveway: $75 plus potential tow. Permit district violation: $50.
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