FAQ – DOWNTOWN PARKING RAMP SPACE RENTAL

1.     Where are the parking ramps located? ”   

Main St. Ramp – located between Main St. & State St. on 100 North Third St.

Market Square Ramp – located at the corner of Fourth and Jay Streets.

La Crosse Center Ramp – located on Jay St. between 2^nd & 3^rd Streets.

SURFACE PARKING AVAILABILITY – 12 HOUR FREE PARKING

Third Street parking lot – located at 3^rd and Jay Streets.

La Crosse Center parking lot – located at 2^nd and Jay Streets.

Cargill parking lot  (shown as “Future Public Parking on the map) – located at the corner of Front and Jay Streets.

Pump House lot – located next to and behind the Pump House Regional Arts Center which is located on the corner of Front and King Streets.

La Crosse County lot – located on the city block bounded by 3^rd Street, State Street, 4^th Street and Vine Street.  Limited parking on weekdays.  

Selrite parking lot (not shown on the map) – located on Second Street between the Cass St. & bridge (next to Jacobson’s Moving & Storage – North American Van Lines).

Click here to view a map of the downtown ramp/lot Locations

2.       Are the parking spaces enclosed or covered?  There are no enclosed parking spaces available at this time.  Covered space availability continually changes.  Currently, there are no covered spaces available in the Main St. ramp.  There are available covered spaces in the Market Square ramp, mainly on the upper two levels.  There are free, 12 hour, covered spaces in the Civic Center ramp on a first come, first served basis.  There are free, 2 hour, covered spaces in all ramps on a first come, first served basis.  There are no covered spaces in the surface lots.

3.       What about Handicapped Accessible spaces?  There are handicapped accessible spaces in all surface lots.  There are handicapped accessible spaces available on all levels of all ramps.

4.       Are the ramps equipped with elevators?  Yes, there are public access elevators at all ramps, two each at Market Square and Civic Center and one at Main St

5.       Can I rent a space on a 24/7 basis?  Yes, but only if you are a downtown resident.  An exception may be granted by the Parking Utility Board on rare occasions.

6.       What is the monthly fee for parking space rental?  Please go to the “Leased Parking Fees” link on this page for detailed fee information.

7.       How do I go about renting a space?  A)  On Line at www.cityoflacrosse.org  - Click on Parking Lease Application – Fill out the application and submit it on line – Send a check to the Department of Public Works/Parking, 400 La Crosse St., La Crosse WI.  54601.  Your space will be reserved when payment is received.  B) In person at the Department of Public Works, 5^th floor, City Hall, 400 La Crosse St. La Crosse WI  54601.

When the space is reserved, the City will produce a sign to mark your spot.  This usually takes approximately one week.  In the meantime, a temporary sign is installed.

8.       What do I do if someone else is parked in my spot?  1.) Call the La Crosse Police Department at 785-5962 and explain your dilemma.  Give them a description of the vehicle including license # and color.  The Police will ticket the encroaching vehicle and give you the option of having it towed or not.  2) Park in a space that is not designated as reserved and call the Department of Public Works (789-7570) and let them know what space you parked in. You will not be ticketed.

9.       How can I pay?

a)     In person at the Department of Public Works office, 5^th floor in City Hall.  You must bring the applicable invoice for proper credit.

b)    By mail, make checks payable to City Treasurer and send to Public Works/Parking, 400 La Crosse St., La Crosse , WI .  54601.  Payment must be received by the first of the month being invoiced and must include the applicable invoice for proper credit.

10.  How will I be billed?  You may choose to be billed monthly, quarterly, semi annually or annually.  A statement will be sent to you according to your chosen billing interval.  You will be billed prior to each rental period and total payment must be made.

11.  Can I change my billing preference?  Yes, but only at the end of your currently chosen billing period.  e.g.  You have chosen to be billed semi annually and after the third month you want to change to monthly.  You must wait until the end of the sixth month to begin monthly billing (you have already paid for 6 months of parking).

12.  Will my parking lease fee remain the same as long as I do not terminate my space?  Parking fees are set by the Parking Utility Board and are subject to change at any time.  If the Parking Utility changes the leased parking fees, your lease fee will increase (or decrease) immediately to reflect the change.

13.  What happens if payment is not made or received on time.  If payment is not received by the 20^th day of the month, your sign will be removed and parking privileges will be terminated.

14.  Will the City refund unused monthly rent if I properly terminate my lease?  Yes, but only in full month increments.  Eg.  You rent a space and pay quarterly for January, February and March.  On February 5, you give notice of termination.  You will only receive a refund for the March rent paid.

15.  If I want to terminate my parking lease in the middle of the month, is the rent pro rated?  No, rent is due and payable at the beginning of the month and no refunds are given if you terminate before the end of a full month.

16.  How do I terminate?  You must notify the Parking Utility Board at least ten (10) days prior to the end of the last month in which you will be leasing the parking space(s).  A letter can be mailed to or dropped off at the Department of Public Works offices, City Hall, 400 La Crosse St., La Crosse, WI .  54601 or call the Department of Public Works at 789-7570.