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1. What time is paid parking enforced in New Hope?

Paid parking is effective seven days a week from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM

2. What is the cost for parking?

50 cents per 20 minutes = $1.50 per hour

3. Is there a minimum purchase for parking?

50 cents minimum cash purchase
$3.00 minimum credit card purchase
$3.00 minimum Parking App purchase

4. What methods of payment are accepted?

The Kiosks accept Quarters, paper currency and credit card payments. There is a $3.00 minimum purchase for credit card transactions. As noted on the face of each Kiosk, Kiosks do not give change.

5. How may Kiosks are located in the Borough?

There are 25 Public Parking Kiosks throughout the Borough. 15 of the 25 Kiosks are located on Main Street.

6. Can I use a Parking App?

ParkMobile and PayByPhone are accepted apps. Zones are posted on the kiosks and available through your mobile apps. There is a minimum $3.00 credit card purchase when using the parking apps.

7. Is there a Fee for using a Parking App?

Service fees may apply in accordance with the Parking App’s use agreement terms. These are not fees generated by New Hope Borough.

8. Do I need to display a receipt?

“Pay-By-Plate” does NOT require the display of a parking receipt. If a paper receipt is desired, initiate printing of the receipt, after payment has been accepted, by pressing the green check button a second time.

9. Does it matter which Kiosk I use?

Pay-By-Plate can be initiated from any PUBLIC PARKING KIOSK in the Borough and additional time can be added at any kiosk location. But be sure to KNOW YOUR LICENSE PLATE NUMBER.

10. What do I need to know about Privately Owned parking lots?

There are privately-owned parking lots throughout the Borough. While some of these privately-owned lots may have their own kiosk, the private lots are NOT in the Borough Kiosk System and payments are not reciprocal.

11. What about Motorcycle Parking?

Since Pay-By-Plate is not a “space designated” payment, fees for parking are the same for all types of motor vehicle.

12. Are there Handicap designated parking locations in New Hope?

Yes, there are handicap designated spots throughout public parking in New Hope Borough as noted on the parking map.

13. Is there a special fee concession for Handicap parking?

In accordance with PennDOT, when a vehicle is used by or for a person with a disability, a handicap placard or plate will allow vehicles to park for a period of 60 minutes in excess of the legal parking period permitted by local authorities.

14. What if I get a ticket?

Failure to pay within the time specified (postmarked within 10 days of issue) will result in the issuance of a late fee of $20 payable within 20 days of the original ticket date.  Failure to pay the ticket will result in citation, summons, escalated fine, court costs, and processing fees.