Downtown Employee Parking Permits

What is DEPP?

The Downtown Employee Parking Permit (DEPP) offers a 50% discount on monthly permits in the following ramps:

La Crosse Center Ramp - 201 Jay Street
Main Street Ramp - 115 3rd Street N
Market Square Ramp - 410 Jay Street
Pine Street Ramp - 222 Pine Street
Riverside Ramp - 424 2nd Street S

Volunteers, interns, and employees who work in the Downtown Parking District, work at least 20 hours per week, and make below 60% of the median income for La Crosse County (based on United States Department of Housing and Urban Development published income guidelines) are eligible for a $20/month parking pass. Effective April 1, 2025, the wage limit is $1,879.00 per month.

Application

If you meet the above qualifications, you can submit application materials two ways:

Online

Apply online via our Parking Utility Permit website.

Click on "Permits" on the top left, and then "Downtown Employee Parking Permit".
If you are a renewing customer, enter your customer number and password. If you've forgotten this information, email the Parking Utility or call (608) 789-7295.
If you are a new customer, create a new account.
Once you are signed-in, select the application icon to bring up the Application form. Fill this out and save to your computer.
Then upload this saved form where indicated.
Select verification icon to upload a copy of most recent payroll check stub.
You will receive an email from the Parking Utility once your application is approved.

In-person, through the mail, or email

Download a PDF of the Downtown Employee Parking Permit Application(PDF, 642KB).
Supply a Proof of Income - a copy of most recent payroll check stub.
- Submit these two items one of the following ways:
  - Drop off at the La Crosse Police Department, 1st Floor City Hall, 400 La Crosse Street, La Crosse, Monday-Thursday from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. or Friday from 8 a.m.-noon.
  - Mail to the above address with attention to "Parking Utility".
  - Email the Parking Utility.
Applicant will be contacted by Parking office.

Upon receipt, ensure you follow the Parking Permit Guidelines listed below. For questions, email the Parking Utility or call (608) 789-7295.

Downtown Employee Parking Permit Guidelines

Working in the City of La Crosse Downtown Parking District.
Work/intern/volunteer at least 20 hours per week.
Make below 60% of median income for La Crosse County based on United State Department of Housing and Development published income guidelines. Effective April 1, 2025, the wage limit is $1,879.00/month.
No outstanding parking citations with the City of La Crosse.
Only allowed to park in the designated areas on the very upper level of any parking ramp.
Payment required each month for permit. Monthly fee is due in advance, by the 26th of the month in which permit expires.
Permit may not be used for long-term storage of personal vehicles or company vehicles. Vehicles left over seventy-two (72) hours are subject to being towed away.
Permits are not transferable to another person or vehicle.

Below is a map of downtown La Crosse with the boundary of the parking district in red. Download a PDF copy of the map(PDF, 2MB).

A map showing a section of the Mississippi River and a city grid with streets labeled. A red outline highlights the Downtown Parking District, encompassing streets such as Front St. S, Pearl St, Jay St, King St, and extending towards La Crosse St and Badger St.