COMING SOON! New Parking Pay Stations:

The City of Sausalito is in the process of transitioning to new parking pay stations as part of an effort to modernize its parking payment infrastructure and improve reliability and customer service. This transition was reviewed and approved by the City Council on November 18, 2025, and is anticipated to take place in early 2026 to ensure continuity of parking operations throughout the city.

Once the new pay stations are delivered, the physical replacement of the existing pay stations is expected to occur over a short installation period. During this transition, the Sausalito Parking Authority will provide updates regarding timelines, operational changes, and any actions that may be required by parking customers, including employees, commuters, and residents. While the equipment and technology used to pay for parking may change, the City’s goal is to maintain a smooth transition with minimal disruption to daily parking activity.

This webpage will serve as the City’s central source for the most current and accurate information related to parking program changes associated with the pay station transition. Updates will be posted here as they become available, including important dates, instructions, and frequently asked questions. Members of the public are encouraged to check this page regularly for the latest information.

Scope of the Transition:

This pay station transition applies specifically to the City’s municipal parking facilities, including Municipal Parking Lots 1 through 4 and the Sausalito Yacht Harbor parking lot. At this time, on-street parking meters and other parking areas not listed above are not included in this phase of the transition. Any future changes affecting additional parking locations will be communicated separately and posted on this page.

Payment Options at New Pay Stations:

As part of the upgrade to new parking pay stations, the majority of the new equipment will support credit card payments only. To continue providing a cash payment option, one pay station at each municipal parking lot will be equipped to accept coin payments. Please note that paper currency (bills) will not be accepted at any of the new pay stations.

In addition, the new pay stations will no longer dispense printed paper receipts. This change is intended to reduce paper waste and support the City’s sustainability and environmental goals. Customers who wish to receive confirmation of their parking session will have the option to receive a digital receipt by text message, which can be selected during the payment process.

The Sausalito Parking Authority encourages customers to plan ahead by using credit cards or mobile payment options whenever possible. Additional information and instructions will be posted on this page as the installation date approaches.

Resident Parking Passcard Program Update:

As part of the transition to new parking pay stations, the current Resident Parking Passcards will no longer be compatible with the new equipment once it is installed. To ensure residents continue to have access to their parking benefits, the Sausalito Parking Authority is actively working on transitioning the Resident Parking Passcard Program to the ParkMobile platform through a Virtual Access Code program.

Under this new approach, eligible residents will be able to access resident parking benefits digitally through ParkMobile, eliminating the need for a physical passcard. This transition is intended to improve reliability, reduce technical issues associated with physical cards, and provide a more convenient experience for residents.

Additional details, including how and when residents will receive Virtual Access Codes, will be provided as they become available and posted on this page. Current resident passcard holders are encouraged to check this page regularly for updates and instructions prior to the installation of the new pay stations.

Employee & Commuter Parking Program Update:

As part of the transition to new parking pay stations, the current Employee and Commuter Parking Program cards will no longer be compatible with the new equipment once it is installed. However, the Employee and Commuter Parking Program will continue on the ParkMobile platform through the use of a Special Zone code for eligible and approved participants.

Current employee and commuter cardholders may contact the Sausalito Parking Authority now to receive the ParkMobile Special Zone code at no charge. Once received, participants may begin using the ParkMobile app and the Special Zone code immediately to access the discounted parking rate in eligible municipal parking facilities. The existing application, eligibility, and approval process for the Employee and Commuter Parking Program will remain unchanged.

Please note that any remaining monetary balance on existing commuter parking cards will not be refundable once the current pay stations are replaced. Cardholders are strongly encouraged to use any remaining balance on their existing cards prior to the changeover and to transition to the ParkMobile Special Zone platform as soon as possible to avoid losing unused funds.

Additional details and instructions will be posted on this page as they become available. Employees and commuters are encouraged to check this page regularly for the most up-to-date information prior to the installation of the new pay stations.

Questions or Need Assistance?

If you have questions or concerns regarding the parking program updates or the pay station transition, please contact the Sausalito Parking Authority. Staff are available to assist and provide additional information.

Email: parking@sausalito.gov
Phone: (415) 289-4116