You have the right to appeal your citation in seven (7) calendar days of issuance; you forfeit your right to appeal. If you wish to appeal within seven (7) days of receiving your citation, please email parkingservices@columbiasc.gov. Be sure to include your citation number, license plate, and a detailed explanation of your appeal. Please allow 2-3 business days for Parking Services to review and process your request. You will be notified of the decision accordingly.

HOW DO I MAKE AN APPEAL?

To appeal a parking citation, please email  parkingservices@columbiasc.gov. If the citation is ruled valid and you wish to appeal further, you must contact the City of Columbia Municipal Court, located at 811 Washington Street, Columbia, South Carolina 29201, or call the Municipal Court at 803-545-3150.

WHAT IF A METER IS BROKEN?

Malfunctioning Meters: Parking Meters are re-calibrated regularly. However, there is an occasional malfunction. To report a malfunctioning meter, please contact the City of Columbia Parking Services at 803-545-4015 or email parkingservices@columbiasc.gov. If parked at a broken meter, notify parking services, however payment for parking can be done on the Passport App. If the meter is found to be properly functioning, payment will be required. Malfunctioning meters must be reported to Parking Services within two business days of the citation issue date. The parking citation number or the specific meter number in question will need to be provided to Parking Services staff.