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MISSION

The City of Columbia Parking Services Department provides citizens, businesses, and visitors with parking programs for on-street, garage, and lot parking; enforcement of parking regulations; assistance with neighborhood parking problems; and works with the City’s economic development offices to assist in providing parking for businesses.
The department has a  Customer Service Office in the Lincoln Street Garage located at 820 Washington Street, directly across from Police Headquarters and Municipal Court. The hours of operation are from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. For questions about parking, please call (803) 545-4015 or e-mail [email protected].

 

 

Passport Parking Introducing Text to Pay

The Barnacle

The Barnacle is an immobilization device that will be used in lieu of towing vehicle off high traffic areas in the city. It does not replace towing services all together.

How it works…

  • Enforcement monitor places device on windshield of offending vehicle & uses Enforcer App to arm device
  • Customer scans QR code on device to pay fines and instantly receive release code
  • Lightweight design allows for easy motorist release.
  • Customer returns device to Drop box or designated location within 24 hours of release
    • 3 Barnacle Drop Off Location
      • Lincoln Deck, 820 Washington St. (Washington St. entrance)
      • PJ Cannon Deck, 1227 Taylor St.
      • Five Points Lot, 727 Harden St.