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Jerusalem Raises Municipal Parking Fees by 22% to Manage Demand and Costs

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By אוריאל פיליפ

First reported by Now 14 · Aug 10, 2026

What happened

Jerusalem raised municipal parking fees by 22% starting Tuesday to manage demand and rising costs, following similar hikes in Tel Aviv and changes from a new Parking Law. Residents retain a 20% discount on the increased rates. The price increases aim to encourage public transport use and address operational expenses amid stalled legislative repeal efforts.

01Jerusalem increases municipal parking fees by 22% starting Tuesday.
02City center parking rises from 18 to 22 shekels; other areas from 12 to 15 shekels.
03Talpiot industrial zone parking remains 12 shekels due to ongoing infrastructure work.
04Residents keep a 20% discount, now applied to higher prices.
05Price hike aims to regulate demand, promote public transport, and cover rising costs.
06Follows Tel Aviv's 20% parking fee increase for non-residents two weeks earlier.

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