Parking Guide for Capitol Hill, Georgetown, and Dupont Circle in Washington, D.C.

Parking in Washington, D.C. varies significantly from one neighborhood to another. This post provides factual information about parking conditions in three key neighborhoods: Capitol Hill, Georgetown, and Dupont Circle.

 

Capitol Hill

 

Located in Zone 6, Capitol Hill's parking is primarily divided into Residential Parking Permit (RPP) and metered parking. Non-residents can park for up to two hours in RPP areas from Monday-Friday, 7 AM-8:30 PM. Metered parking is available along the busier streets like Pennsylvania Avenue and 8th Street NE, typically allowing for 2-3 hours of parking at a rate of $2.30 per hour. On weekends, parking rules are generally relaxed, with many meters not enforced.

 

Georgetown

 

Georgetown, in Zone 1, is one of the trickiest areas for parking in D.C. Most streets are RPP, with a small portion of metered parking available. Non-residents can park for up to two hours in RPP areas from Monday-Friday, 7 AM-8:30 PM. The M Street and Wisconsin Avenue corridors have metered parking, with a rate of $2.30 per hour and a maximum parking duration of 3 hours.

 

Dupont Circle

 

Dupont Circle falls under Zone 2. Similar to the other neighborhoods, RPP rules apply, and non-residents can park for up to two hours in these areas from Monday-Friday, 7 AM-8:30 PM. Metered parking is available on major roads like Connecticut Avenue and New Hampshire Avenue, with a rate of $2.30 per hour and a 3-hour limit.

 

Parking Fines

 

In all these neighborhoods, failure to adhere to parking regulations can result in fines. The standard fine for parking in an RPP zone without the correct permit is $45. Fines for overstaying metered parking can range from $25 to $100 depending on the violation.

 

Parking Solutions

 

To help navigate these neighborhoods' parking challenges, consider using parking apps such as SpotHero, ParkMobile, and Parking Panda. These apps provide real-time updates on available parking spots, payment options, and alerts on parking time limits. Some neighborhoods, including Georgetown and Dupont Circle, also have premium parking spots available for rent or purchase, providing a stress-free parking solution in these high-demand areas.