Parking Fees/Parking Permits

Parking Permits

Parking permits may be purchased for unlimited parking in municipal lots. Permits are lot specific. Parking is on first come, first served basis.

$3 for a Daily Construction Pass
$35 for a Monthly Parking Pass (including construction)

Parking Permits are now available for purchase at: https://smartcity.ipsgroup.com/cedarfalls. Permits may still be purchased in person at City Hall, 220 Clay Street, Cedar Falls.

The purchase and proper registration of a lot-specific parking permit entitle the motor vehicle to be parked in the designated off-street municipal parking lots for a period of up to 48 consecutive hours without penalty.  The purchase of a parking permit does not guarantee the purchaser a parking space.


How to Pay or Contest a Parking Citation

** Please note, payment is due within 30 days from date of violation.  Failure to pay fines in a timely manner may result in vehicle being impounded at owner/operator expense.  Responsibility for proof of payment rests with the violator. **

1. To pay by credit card:

2. To pay by check or money order:

  • Make payable to City of Cedar Falls.  Use the yellow envelope provided with the parking citation, affix postage, and mail to address shown.  DO NOT MAIL CASH.
  • OR drop payment into one of the fine boxes located in the lobby of City Hall or inside of University Book and Supply.  Cash payments are discouraged.
  • OR in-person at City Hall located at 220 Clay Street, Cedar Falls, IA 50613 during City Hall business hours Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM.

3. To contest a parking citation:

  • Online at www.cedarfalls.citationportal.com anytime.
  • OR call City Hall at (319) 273-8600 during City Hall business hours Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM.
  • OR in-person at City Hall located at 220 Clay Street, Cedar Falls, IA 50613 during City Hall business hours Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM.


Parking Enforcement

It is the responsibility of parking enforcement staff to enforce parking ordinances in Cedar Falls.