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Overnight Parking & Winter Bans in Boise

Know when to move your vehicle, which streets require permits, and how towing is enforced during winter bans.

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Boise overnight parking is generally allowed on city streets unless signed otherwise. Downtown meters are enforced Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-8 p.m. and Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; outside those hours on-street parking is free. There is no citywide Boise winter parking ban, but vehicles that block plows or create hazards can be towed. Typical fines include $24 (expired meter), $30 (time-zone), $73 (hazard) and $183 (accessible), with a $16.50 late fee every six months. No citywide overnight permit is required; neighborhood permits apply only in posted zones. See the City's parking rules & fines and the towing guidance in the Impound FAQ. Tip: respect the 72-hour limit and move if plows are operating to avoid towing.

Overnight parking

Allowed when no bans active

Typical overnight window: No citywide overnight prohibition; observe posted signs and the 72-hour limit.

Permit requirement

No permit required

Winter parking ban

Not listed

No seasonal ban recorded, but snow emergencies may trigger restrictions.

Towing enforced

Yes, towing enforced

Typical fines and enforcement

Expired meter $24; time-zone $30; hazard $73; accessible $183; late fee $16.50 added every six months if unpaid.

Expired meter $24; time-zone $30; hazard $73; accessible $183; late fee $16.50 added every six months if unpaid.

Always confirm the latest posted signage before leaving a vehicle overnight.

During snow emergencies the municipality advises: No citywide winter parking ban; vehicles that impede snow removal or create a hazard may be towed during operations - follow posted signs..

Parking details

Overnight window: No citywide overnight prohibition; observe posted signs and the 72-hour limit.

Winter ban months: No seasonal ban.

Snow emergency: No citywide winter parking ban; vehicles that impede snow removal or create a hazard may be towed during operations - follow posted signs.

Typical ticket amounts: Expired meter $24; time-zone $30; hazard $73; accessible $183; late fee $16.50 added every six months if unpaid.

Official resources

Source: Downtown Parking - City of Boise

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Snow emergency template

Message to landlord or HOA

Hello property manager, The city has a winter parking ban from No seasonal ban. and restricts overnight parking Not applicable.. During snow emergencies, the city instructs drivers: No citywide winter parking ban; vehicles that impede snow removal or create a hazard may be towed during operations - follow posted signs.. Could you share a reminder with residents so we can avoid towing or tickets? Reference: https://www.cityrules.info/parking-rules/united-states/idaho/boise

Frequently asked questions

Answers are summarized from the city bylaw for quick reference. For the full context, follow the official links below.

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