Press Release: City Announces Downtown Parking Updates and a Reduced Violation Fees

PRESS RELEASE

City of Annapolis

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Annapolis, Maryland 21401

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE :

Media Contact: Mitchelle Stephenson, 410-972-7724 or [email protected]

City Announces Downtown Parking Updates and a Reduced Violation Fee at the Mills Hillman Garage

ANNAPOLIS, MD (November 4, 2025) - The City of Annapolis today announced new parking policies downtown, including updates at the Mills Hillman Garage.

These changes were advocated by City Council Members, in particular Karma O'Neill, Harry Huntley, and Rob Savidge. The Annapolis Transportation Department then led negotiations with Premium Parking, Annapolis Mobility and Resilience Partners (AMRP), and the Maryland Economic Development Corporation (MEDCO).

These following policy changes are in effect as of Oct. 31:

• New Violation Fee Structure : Under Resolution R-21-25, the new fine for garage ticket violations has been lowered from $50 to $33.50. The new figure includes $3.25 (lowest hourly rate), $25.00 (violation fee) and a $5.25 (admin fee) for a total fee of $33.50

• Simplified Promo Codes: Annapolis residents continue to receive two hours of free parking at City-owned garages. To make things easier, resident parking promo codes have been shortened and can now be entered directly in the Premium Parking app, no more cut-and-paste required.

• Holiday Parking Rates: Two hours of free parking at metered areas and the first hour free at Mills-Hillman Garage have been confirmed for the upcoming holiday season (Thanksgiving through New Year's Day).

• Rate Stability: Garage parking rates at Mills-Hillman will not increase during this fiscal year.

• Market Space: The continuation of Market Space dining and parklets has been approved through 2026.

"I would like to thank Rob, Harry and Karma, and all the City staff involved, for their persistence in working for change and improved services on behalf of our residents," said Annapolis Mayor Gavin Buckley. "I would also like to thank our partners: Premium Parking, Amber, and MEDCO. Not only have they helped us deliver a P3 partnership that is attracting interest from across the country, but they have engaged with us in good faith and goodwill over the past year to provide reasonable accommodations for residents. I believe this dialogue can also serve as a model for how to maintain an effective P3 relationship that works for residents over time."

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