Beaufort’s paid public parking program ensures efficient parking management in the Waterfront Business District during peak season from May 5 to October 31, 2025 (8 am – 5 pm).
Key Details
- Managed by Pivot Parking, a third-party vendor.
- Fees support beautification and infrastructure projects.
- Mixture of all-day and four-hour spaces to balance convenience and turnover.
Parking Fees
- Premium Front Street Lots (East & West): $3/hour
- All Other Spaces: $1.50/hour
- Handicap Parking: Free with a valid tag at any location.
Violations
- Overtime/improper parking: $50
- Handicap parking violation: $100
- Golf cart-designated spaces included.
Time Limits
- Front Street (Queen to Moore): 4-hour limit
- Front Street (Live Oak to Queen): All-day
- Premium Front Street Lots (East & West): All-day ($3/hour)
- Queen St. & Craven St. Lots: 4-hour limit (parking pass exception)
- Turner St., Craven St. (100 block), Middle Lane: 4-hour limit
- Pollock St. (Town Hall spaces): All-day
- Golf Cart Spaces: 4-hour limit
Parking Office: (252) 728-2141 ext. 232 or (252) 528-8776
This system balances visitor convenience with support for community projects.