Frequently Asked Questions about Parking in Beaufort

Browse the most frequently asked questions for Park Beaufort. If you don’t see your question below, please reach out to our parking team using our contact form.

1. How do I contact Park Beaufort?

You can reach us at:

Park Beaufort
SP+ Municipal Services
500 Carteret Street, Suite B1
Beaufort, SC 29902
(843)379-9330

2. How do I add more time?

A) On-Street Parking. Simply select the amount of time you need with the buttons and pay. If you need additional time, return to the meter and add time and pay as needed, up to the maximum amount of time permitted for that street. Some meters are restricted to a specific number of hours. Do Not Park longer than the maximum number of hours for that street or a violation may be issued.

B) In-Lot Parking. Select your length of stay and pay. Place the paid receipt on your dashboard facing up. If you need more time, return to the paystation and purchase additional time and place the new receipt face up on your dashboard. Remove the old expiring receipt to avoid possible violations.

3. How do I pay a parking citation?

You may pay a citation in person, by mail, or on-line.

To pay in person
To pay in person, please visit the Park Beaufort office located at 500 Carteret St, Suite B1, Beaufort, SC 29902. Please bring a copy of your citation. We accept cash, check, and credit card as payment for citations.

To pay by mail
To pay by mail, please send in your check and your citation to:
SP+ Municipal Services
500 Carteret St, Suite B1
Beaufort, SC 29902

To pay online
To pay on-line, have a copy of your citation ready and click here.

4. How do I appeal a parking citation?

You may appeal a citation in-person, by mail, or on-line. You must appeal a citation within 30 days of the issuance date for the violation. Appeals made by mail must be post marked within 30 days of the issuance date of the violation. Appeals submitted after 30 days of the issuance of the violation will not be reviewed and you will be responsible for the fines and any escalation fees.

Persons appealing a citation will receive written notification of the status of their appeal within 10 days.

To appeal a parking citation in person
To appeal a citation in person, please visit the Park Beaufort office located at 500 Carteret St, Suite B1, Beaufort, SC 29902. Please bring a copy of your citation.

To appeal a parking citation by mail
To appeal a citation by mail, please complete the Appeals Form and mail it and your citation to:
SP+ Municipal Services
500 Carteret St, Suite B1
Beaufort, SC 29902

To appeal a parking citation online
To appeal a citation on-line, have a copy of your citation ready and click here.

You will be asked to create an account to receive notification of the appeal status.

5. How do I obtain monthly parking?

You may apply in-person for a monthly parking permit. Parking is $35 per month, and is recommended for employers and employees in the Downtown Beaufort area.

6. What payment methods do you accept?

A) On-Street meters accept coins, Historic Downtown Beaufort Parking Token, and credit cards.

B) Paystations in the lots accept cash $1, $2, & $5 notes, coins, and credit cards.
No change is given at the machines, so please use exact change or a credit card!

C) ParkMobile mobile app.

D) Text2Pay under 30202 and then the zone listed on your meter or paystation.

7. Where is your office located?

The ParkBeaufort/SP+ Municipal Services office is located at 500 Carteret St, Suite B1, Beaufort, SC 29902. We maintain office hours of 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday and are closed weekends and all City Holidays.

8. Where do boat trailers park?

Boaters using the public boat ramp in the Marina Lot are encouraged to use the designated trailer parking located on the west side of the lot. No overnight parking is permitted.

9. Do pay stations provide change?

Pay stations and meters do not give change. Please use exact change or use a credit card to avoid overpayment.