Pittsburgh, PA Parking Rules: Street Parking Limits (2026)

Pittsburgh on-street parking is regulated under City Code Title VII (Business Licensing) and Title VI (Conduct), and administered by the Pittsburgh Parking Authority (PPA). The Residential Permit Parking (RPP) program covers most dense neighborhoods (Squirrel Hill, Shadyside, Oakland, Lawrenceville, South Side, etc.) and limits non-permit holders to two hours during enforcement hours. Annual RPP permits cost $20 for the first vehicle and $30 for each additional vehicle at the same address; visitor passes are available.

Metered parking exists in commercial corridors and downtown. Standard meter hours are Monday through Saturday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, though downtown blocks may extend until 10:00 PM. Sunday metered parking is generally free citywide. Payment is accepted at the meter (coin/card), at multi-space pay stations, or through the Go Mobile PGH app.

Snow emergency routes are marked with red "Snow Emergency Route" signs. When the city declares a snow emergency, vehicles on these routes must be moved within the announced window or face tow ($150+ plus storage). State-law no-parking rules apply citywide: 15 feet from a hydrant, 20 feet from a crosswalk at an intersection, 30 feet from a stop sign, and never blocking a driveway, bus stop, or curb ramp.