In an attempt to offset the aggregate cost of daily parking fees, this pilot program will offer a reduced monthly parking cost of $40 per month for qualifying individuals at the Coxe Ave. parking deck.
 
After hearing the proposed parking program at the Sept. 6 briefing, Commissioners directed staff to collect public input and received more than 600 survey results from downtown Asheville workers about the parking proposal. Some of the affordable parking program eligibility requirements are:

• Parking Passes may be purchased by individuals
• Program is subject to availability
• Applicants must provide proof of employment and income
• A lottery system will be used to determine who can purchase monthly passes

There will be 150 spaces available through the affordable parking program. Buncombe County will post more information and work with community and media partners to provide information about when the application process opens, eligibility requirements, and other details. 

Source: Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce