Spot in Cov
About Parking in Cov
The City of Covington’s parking operations are governed by the Covington Motor Vehicle Parking Authority, a citizens board established in 2018 via Ordinance 0-05-22.
The Parking Authority contracts with ABM Parking Services for day-to-day operation of public parking garages, lots, and on-street metered parking spaces, including collecting fees and enforcement.
For questions, contact:
Covington Motor Vehicle Parking Authority
20 W Pike St, Covington, KY 41011
info@covpark.com
ABM Parking Services
501 Scott Blvd, Covington, KY 41011
859-431-7049
park.covington@abm.com
Where to Park
Click within the interactive map to find locations of garages, surface lots, and on-street metered parking.
Streets not shown with meters generally have free parking:
Parking by the hour
On-Street Meters
On-street parking meters operate from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday-Saturday. The cost equates to $1.50 an hour (with the first 15 minutes free). The City has about 450 metered spots in high-demand areas designed to help neighboring small businesses and restaurants by encouraging continuous turnover.
Meters can be paid with coins or by phone by downloading the PassportParking® app from the App Store and Google Play. The download is free, but there is a 25-cent convenience fee with each parking purchase. See video for instructions.
CITY-OWNED SURFACE LOTS (SEE SIGNS FOR RATES & HOURS)
- Saratoga Lot (kiosk): 17 E. Eighth St., Covington 41011
- 400 Madison Street Lot (8 metered spots): 425 Madison Ave. Covington 41011
City-owned parking garages (see signs for rates and hours)
- Rivercenter Garage: 10 Rivercenter Blvd., Covington 41011
- Midtown Garage: 25 E. Fifth St., Covington 41011
- Hotel Covington Garage: 27 E. Pike St., Covington 41011
- John R Green Garage: 437 w. 6th St Covington 41011
Parking by the Month
To obtain monthly parking pass or verify pricing,
ABM Parking Services
- Rivercenter Garage
10 Rivercenter Blvd., Covington 41011 - Midtown Garage
25 E. Fifth St., Covington 41011 - Hotel Covington Garage
27 E. Pike St., Covington 41011
Residential Parking Program 
The Residential Parking Program operates only in the Historic Licking Riverside neighborhood (at this time), which is bordered by the Ohio and Licking rivers, runs south to Eighth Street and west to the north-south alley between Greenup Street and Scott Boulevard.
As indicated by posted signs, vehicles parked within these zones must display a parking permit. Only neighborhood residents with a permit can park. Residents who do not have a permit must comply with on-street signage requirements.
About the Permit
- Cost is $80.
- Are issued annually
- Includes one visitor pass.
- Each household can obtain up to two permits and two visitor passes in a given year.
- Are coded to each resident’s address for verification.
- Permits are now license plate numbers. Visitor passes must be hooked onto the rear-view mirror of visitors’ cars.
- Are valid only in the Licking Riverside neighborhood — NOT at meters, in lots or garages, or other public parking areas.
To apply for a permit:
Go to Covington.cmrpay.com to apply online OR Fill out this PERMIT APPLICATION and mail it or deliver it in person, as explained on the form. Here is a BROCHURE about the Historic Licking Riverside residential parking permit program.
Renew on line or at the ABM office.
Parking Citations
Payment
Parking tickets can be paid online or in person at Midtown Garage, 501 Scott Blvd., across from the Kenton County Public Library.
Appeals
To appeal a parking citation, you must schedule a hearing before the Parking Violation Hearing Board. To do that, complete this APPEAL FORM and submit it to the Covington Police Department within 7 days of you getting the ticket. Instructions are on the form.
If you believe the ticket was written in error, please complete the appeal form providing all evidence to support your claim. It will be reviewed for validity prior to the next appeal hearing.
You can e-mail completed forms and attachments to parkingappeals@covingtonky.gov or deliver them in person between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday (but not holidays), to the Police Department at One Police Memorial Drive, Covington, KY 41014.
