What are the parking requirements in Washington, DC?
Last researched May 2026
Parking minimums by use
| Citywide | Minimum parking requirements are regulated in Subtitle C Chapter 7 |
| Existing buildings / additions | Minimum parking requirements for additions to existing buildings or structures are separately regulated |
| Existing buildings / change of use | Minimum parking requirements for an expansion or change of use within an existing building or structure are separately regulated |
| Citywide | Maximum parking requirements are regulated |
| Citywide | Car-share parking space provisions are regulated |
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What are the parking requirements in Washington, DC?
Parking minimums vary by use — Citywide: Minimum parking requirements are regulated in Subtitle C Chapter 7; Existing buildings / additions: Minimum parking requirements for additions to existing buildings or structures are separately regulated; Existing buildings / change of use: Minimum parking requirements for an expansion or change of use within an existing building or structure are separately regulated; Citywide: Maximum parking requirements are regulated.
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