Some U.S. states impose specific legal requirements on parking operations — sales tax on permit purchases, real-time tow authorization, signage rules, dispute timelines, and more. ParkingPass implements these requirements at the platform level so your property stays compliant without you needing to track changing laws yourself.
This article indexes every state-specific compliance topic currently active in ParkingPass. Use it as the starting point whenever a resident or vendor asks a question that depends on where your property is located.
How State Compliance Works in ParkingPass
State-specific requirements are surfaced through three channels:
Automatic platform behavior — Most compliance is invisible. ParkingPass applies the right rules based on your property's location (for example, calculating sales tax at checkout for Florida properties).
Workflow changes — A small number of states require a different enforcement workflow than the default (for example, real-time tow authorization in Colorado).
Announcements — When a state-specific requirement is added, updated, or repealed, the ParkingPass team posts an announcement on your dashboard. See Reading Your Dashboard.
If your property is affected by a state-specific requirement, you'll typically see it reflected in your residents' checkout experience, in dashboard widgets, or in your patrol vendor's workflow.
State-Specific Articles
Florida
Florida Sales Tax on Parking Permits — How sales tax is automatically calculated and added at checkout for Florida properties.
Colorado
Colorado Real-Time Tow Authorization — The real-time authorization workflow that runs between violation and tow at Colorado properties.
If Your State Isn't Listed
If you don't see your state on this page, no state-specific compliance requirements currently apply to your ParkingPass operations. Your property follows the standard configuration described in the rest of the knowledge base.
State-specific requirements can be added at any time. Always check your dashboard Announcements feed for the latest updates — when ParkingPass adds a new state-specific compliance topic, it's announced there first and then documented here.
What Property Managers Need to Watch For
Read announcements regularly. State compliance changes are surfaced through the dashboard Announcements feed before they affect your workflow.
Communicate changes to residents when appropriate. If a new tax or fee appears on checkout, residents may have questions — knowing the reason in advance shortens those conversations.
Coordinate with your patrol vendor. Workflow-level compliance (like Colorado's real-time tow authorization) requires your patrol vendor to follow the new process. ParkingPass coordinates this on your behalf, but it's worth confirming your vendor is aligned.
Reach out with questions early. If you're unsure how a state requirement applies to your specific property, contact [email protected] before it becomes a resident-facing issue.
Important Notes
State compliance requirements are determined by your property's location, not your residents' or guests' locations. A Florida resident parking at a Texas property is treated under Texas rules; a Texas resident parking at a Florida property pays Florida sales tax.
ParkingPass handles compliance configuration. Property managers do not need to enable or disable state-specific features manually.
This page is updated as new state requirements are added. If you've heard of a state requirement that isn't documented here, contact [email protected] — it may be in progress or not yet active.
ParkingPass is not a legal advisor. For legal questions about parking law in your state, consult an attorney familiar with local requirements.