NYC Parking Tax & Manhattan Resident Exemption Calculator
Enter a pre-tax parking charge and choose the location. Parking services in NYC are generally taxed at 10.375%; Manhattan parking is normally 18.375%. Qualifying Manhattan residents with an approved parking-tax exemption certificate pay 10.375% instead of 18.375% on eligible long-term rented parking.
What is the NYC parking tax rate?
Parking, garaging and vehicle-storage services in New York City are generally subject to a combined 10.375% tax.
Manhattan adds an additional 8% parking tax, bringing the normal Manhattan rate to 18.375%.
What is the Manhattan resident parking tax exemption?
The exemption removes the additional 8% Manhattan parking surcharge for qualifying residents, reducing the tax rate from 18.375% to 10.375%.
It is not an automatic resident discount. You need to meet the eligibility rules and receive an exemption certificate from the NYC Department of Finance.
Who can qualify for the Manhattan parking tax exemption?
NYC Finance says the vehicle must be individually owned or qualifyingly leased by the applicant, registered at the applicant’s primary Manhattan residence, used for personal rather than commercial purposes, and parked in a long-term rented Manhattan space for one month or more.
The certificate applies to the approved parking facility. NYC311 says the certificate is generally valid for two years and changes in the residence, vehicle, plate or parking facility can require an update or reissuance.
There is no retroactive refund before the certificate takes effect
NYC Finance says the exemption begins according to the approved certificate and payments made before the certificate is presented to the parking facility are not exempt.
If you think you qualify, use the official application process rather than simply selecting the lower rate at a garage.
Estimate the final garage price before comparing facilities
A Manhattan garage price shown before tax can end up materially higher after the 18.375% parking tax. Use the calculator to compare the estimated taxed total, then confirm any facility-specific fees before paying.