Press Release
For Immediate Release (4-1-26)

The City of Niles will be implementing paid parking in the downtown district as part of a new parking management program designed to improve parking availability and encourage turnover within the business corridor.

Instead of traditional parking meters, the City will utilize a system of mandatory city-issued microchips installed in each vehicle, which will automatically track parking duration and charge registered accounts accordingly.

Initial microchips will be mailed later this month and applied directly to residents’ tax bills. Additional or replacement microchips may be purchased and installed at City Hall for $49.95 beginning today.

The program will include a 15-minute grace period for short-term parking to support quick visits to downtown businesses.

Following initial implementation downtown, the program will expand into all residential neighborhoods by the end of April to address long-term parking demand and improve overall parking system efficiency.

Residents will be required to register all vehicles with the City. Reduced rates will be available for vehicles parked in registered residential driveways.

The City is also evaluating a monthly subscription option that would allow for unlimited parking within designated zones.

The full program is expected to be in effect by the end of April, with additional implementation details and installation scheduling to be released in the coming weeks.

Revenue generated from this program will support future community aquatic-recreation investments.