About Parking for Commuters and Downtown Employees

• If you commute to or from Sausalito, or work in Sausalito, you may be eligible for reduced rates in some of Sausalito's public parking lots.
• Daily Parking Cards or Park Mobile Special Code provide all-day parking for a reduced rate in some lots.
• Commuters and/or Employees may purchase Parking Permits that allow parking in some lots.
• Commuters and/or Employees may also apply for the Daily Parking Card or Access to Park Mobile Special Code. 

Daily Parking Cards

What are Daily Parking Cards?

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  Daily Parking Cards are designed to allow enrolled daily parkers to park in Public Parking Lots #3 & #4 all day for a flat fee of $6 per parking session.
• Daily Parking Cards require money to be loaded onto the card to operate, card balances may be conveniently recharged at the parking pay stations located in the downtown municipal lots.

What is Park Mobile?

• Park Mobile is an app that provides contactless payment options from your phone. 
• The City of Sausalito have partnered with Park Mobile to offer this convenience for those who want to minimize their contact with public pay meters. 
• The app is available on both Apple and Android devices. 

How to Apply

• The Parking Office is closed to the public and no longer processes applications in-person
  • Applications may be submitted by mail or electronically by email, more information below:

1. Download and fill out the application for Daily Parking Card.
2. Gather the required documentation to submit with your application, including:
   • Copies of current vehicle registration(s).
   • Copies of the applicant's driver license.
3. Prepare payment for the permits, there is a $25.00 application fee charged per application:
   • To pay by check or money order make them payable to the City of Sausalito and mail it in with your application materials.

   • To pay with a credit or debit card, submit your application materials and the city will email you a Square invoice upon receiving the application, so no payment needs to be submitted at this time.

4. Submit the completed application along with documentation by email to parking@sausalito.gov or send your application materials and payment (if paying by check) by mail to the following address:

City of Sausalito
Parking Services
29 Caledonia Street
Sausalito, CA 94965

5.) Please indicate on your application if you prefer a Daily Parking Card or Park Mobile Special Code. 

• Questions about Daily Parking Cards or Park Mobile Special Code may be directed to Sausalito Parking Authority at parking@sausalito.gov or (415) 289-4116.

Replacing a Daily Parking Card

• The City of Sausalito is not responsible for lost, stolen or damaged Parking cards and all Parking cards remain the property of the City of Sausalito.
• Replacement Daily Parking Card will require a new application and payment of a non-refundable $25.00 application fee.
• Daily Parking Cards are valid until replaced.
• For Daily Parking Card questions contact the Sausalito Parking Authority by email at parking@sausalito.gov or by phone at (415) 289-4116.

Employee Parking Permits

What are Employee Parking Permits?

• Two different types of employee parking permits are available for purchase on a quarterly basis: D permits and L permits.
• These permits allow access to all-day parking in one or more public parking lots in Sausalito.

How to Apply 

• The Parking Office is closed to the public and no longer processes applications in-person
  • Applications may be submitted by mail or electronically by email, more information below:

1. Download and fill out the application for Employee Parking Permit D & L.
2. Gather the required documentation to submit with your application, including:
   1. Copies of current vehicle registration(s).
   2. Copies of the applicant's driver license.
3. Prepare payment for the permits, see below for permit costs:

•  To pay by check or money order please make them payable to the City of Sausalito and mail it in with your application materials.
• To pay with a credit or debit card, submit your application materials and the city will email you a Square invoice upon receiving the application, so no payment needs to be submitted at this time.

4. Submit the completed application along with documentation by email to parking@sausalito.gov or send your application materials and payment (if paying by check) by mail to the following address:

City of Sausalito
Parking Services
29 Caledonia Street
Sausalito, CA 94965

• Questions about Employee Parking Permits may be directed to Sausalito Parking Services at parking@sausalito.gov or (415) 289-4116.

D Permit Information

• Current costs:
  • Employee Vehicles: $390.00 per calendar quarter.
  • Quarterly fee is pro-rated after 45 days to $195.00 per permit. 
  • Replacement Permits: $25.00 per permit. 

• Parking Area: these permits allow parking in Public Parking Lot #3 and Public Parking Lot #4, with overflow parking available in Public Parking Lot #5.
• These permits are available to anyone, including Sausalito residents, non-residents, merchants and employees.

L Permit Information

• Current costs:
  • Employee Vehicles: $160.00 per calendar quarter.
  • Quarterly fee is pro-rated after 45 days to $80.00 per permit. 
  • Replacement Permits: $25.00 per permit. 

• Parking Area: these permits allow parking in Public Parking Lot #5, in spaces so designated with "Permit" signs. L permits are only good in this lot and may not be used in any other permit area.
• These permits are available to anyone, including Sausalito residents, non-residents, merchants and employees.

D & L Permit Parking Regulations

• Permit Placement Requirements:
  • Vehicle-specific permits are considered valid only when affixed to the driver's side rear bumper of the vehicle to which it was assigned.
  • Guest Permits may be displayed from the driver's side of the front or rear window
  • Improperly displayed permits are considered invalid.
  • Vehicles with invalid and/or improperly displayed permits may be cited for overtime parking.
• 72-Hour Restriction:
  • Displaying a valid parking permit does not exclude a vehicle form the 72-hour parking restriction enforced city-wide.
  • You must still move your vehicle every three days or it may be cited and/or towed.

More Information

• For more information, please contact Sausalito Parking Services at parking@sausalito.gov or (415) 289-4116.

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