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Alabama Street Sweeping Schedule & SFMTA Rules

Avoid a $90+ SFMTA parking ticket. Check the exact street cleaning hours for Alabama Street before you park your car on Friday and Saturday.

Check the parking rules below to avoid fines. Find your exact block or click "View Map" to see today's sweeping zones visually.

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Cesar Chavez St - Precita Ave

Sweeping Day

Friday

Active Weeks

1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Weeks

Time

9 - 11

Location

West Side (Right)

15th St - 16th St

Sweeping Day

Saturday

Active Weeks

1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Weeks

Time

2 - 6

Location

East Side (Left)

20th St - 21st St

Sweeping Day

Thursday

Active Weeks

1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Weeks

Time

12 - 14

Location

East Side (Left)

16th St - 17th St

Sweeping Day

Wednesday

Active Weeks

1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Weeks

Time

0 - 6

Location

West Side (Right)

Mullen Ave - Montcalm St

Sweeping Day

Friday

Active Weeks

1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Weeks

Time

9 - 11

Location

West Side (Right)

19th St - 20th St

Sweeping Day

Wednesday

Active Weeks

1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Weeks

Time

0 - 6

Location

West Side (Right)

Cesar Chavez St - Precita Ave

Sweeping Day

Tuesday

Active Weeks

1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Weeks

Time

12 - 14

Location

East Side (Left)

Mariposa St - 18th St

Sweeping Day

Wednesday

Active Weeks

1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Weeks

Time

0 - 6

Location

West Side (Right)

Treat Ave - 15th St

Sweeping Day

Sunday

Active Weeks

1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Weeks

Time

2 - 6

Location

West Side (Right)

23rd St - 24th St

Sweeping Day

Tuesday

Active Weeks

1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Weeks

Time

9 - 11

Location

West Side (Right)

Precita Ave - Precita Ave

Sweeping Day

Friday

Active Weeks

1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Weeks

Time

9 - 11

Location

West Side (Right)

25th St - 26th St

Sweeping Day

Thursday

Active Weeks

1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Weeks

Time

9 - 11

Location

East Side (Left)

Ripley St - Esmeralda Ave

Sweeping Day

Tuesday

Active Weeks

1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Weeks

Time

12 - 14

Location

East Side (Left)

Precita Ave - Precita Ave

Sweeping Day

Tuesday

Active Weeks

1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Weeks

Time

12 - 14

Location

East Side (Left)

18th St - 19th St

Sweeping Day

Wednesday

Active Weeks

1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Weeks

Time

0 - 6

Location

West Side (Right)

18th St - 19th St

Sweeping Day

Friday

Active Weeks

1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Weeks

Time

0 - 6

Location

East Side (Left)

Mariposa St - 18th St

Sweeping Day

Friday

Active Weeks

1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Weeks

Time

0 - 6

Location

East Side (Left)

22nd St - 23rd St

Sweeping Day

Thursday

Active Weeks

1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Weeks

Time

12 - 14

Location

East Side (Left)

26th St - Cesar Chavez St

Sweeping Day

Thursday

Active Weeks

1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Weeks

Time

9 - 11

Location

East Side (Left)

Mullen Ave - Montcalm St

Sweeping Day

Tuesday

Active Weeks

1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Weeks

Time

12 - 14

Location

East Side (Left)

20th St - 21st St

Sweeping Day

Tuesday

Active Weeks

1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Weeks

Time

9 - 11

Location

West Side (Right)

21st St - 22nd St

Sweeping Day

Tuesday

Active Weeks

1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Weeks

Time

9 - 11

Location

West Side (Right)

24th St - 25th St

Sweeping Day

Monday

Active Weeks

1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Weeks

Time

6 - 8

Location

East Side (Left)

15th St - 16th St

Sweeping Day

Sunday

Active Weeks

1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Weeks

Time

2 - 6

Location

West Side (Right)

Precita Ave - Mullen Ave

Sweeping Day

Friday

Active Weeks

1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Weeks

Time

9 - 11

Location

West Side (Right)

22nd St - 23rd St

Sweeping Day

Tuesday

Active Weeks

1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Weeks

Time

9 - 11

Location

West Side (Right)

16th St - 17th St

Sweeping Day

Friday

Active Weeks

1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Weeks

Time

0 - 6

Location

East Side (Left)

21st St - 22nd St

Sweeping Day

Thursday

Active Weeks

1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Weeks

Time

12 - 14

Location

East Side (Left)

Montcalm St - Norwich St

Sweeping Day

Friday

Active Weeks

1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Weeks

Time

9 - 11

Location

West Side (Right)

Precita Ave - Mullen Ave

Sweeping Day

Tuesday

Active Weeks

1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Weeks

Time

12 - 14

Location

East Side (Left)

17th St - Mariposa St

Sweeping Day

Wednesday

Active Weeks

1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Weeks

Time

0 - 6

Location

West Side (Right)

26th St - Cesar Chavez St

Sweeping Day

Tuesday

Active Weeks

1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Weeks

Time

12 - 14

Location

West Side (Right)

19th St - 20th St

Sweeping Day

Friday

Active Weeks

1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Weeks

Time

0 - 6

Location

East Side (Left)

17th St - Mariposa St

Sweeping Day

Friday

Active Weeks

1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Weeks

Time

0 - 6

Location

East Side (Left)

23rd St - 24th St

Sweeping Day

Thursday

Active Weeks

1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Weeks

Time

9 - 11

Location

East Side (Left)

Treat Ave - 15th St

Sweeping Day

Saturday

Active Weeks

1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Weeks

Time

2 - 6

Location

East Side (Left)

24th St - 25th St

Sweeping Day

Friday

Active Weeks

1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Weeks

Time

6 - 7

Location

West Side (Right)

25th St - 26th St

Sweeping Day

Tuesday

Active Weeks

1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Weeks

Time

12 - 14

Location

West Side (Right)

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Parking on Alabama Street: What You Need to Know

Finding parking on Alabama Street means paying close attention to the rules. The city's mechanical sweepers clean this block on Friday and Saturday. You must keep the curb clear until 9. Many locals park a few blocks away the night before to avoid the early morning rush.

Residential Permits (RPP) & Meters

Besides street cleaning, check if Alabama Street requires a Residential Parking Permit (RPP). If you don't have a neighborhood permit sticker, you might only be allowed to park for 2 hours. If you are at a parking meter, make sure you pay through the official PayByPhone app or at the machine.

Colored Curbs on Alabama Street

Always check the color of the curb before you leave your car. Red means no parking ever (fire lanes). White is for 5-minute passenger loading, and Yellow is for commercial vehicles. A ticket for blocking a red zone is much more expensive than a regular street sweeping fine.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.Does the city clean both sides of Alabama Street at once?

A.No. San Francisco usually sweeps one side of the street on one day, and the opposite side on another day, so you have a place to move your car.

Q.Do I need a permit to park on Alabama Street?

A.If there are RPP signs (like Area 'A' or 'Z'), you can only park for 2 hours without a permit. Street cleaning rules still apply to everyone.

Q.What should I do if my car gets towed from Alabama Street?

A.If your car is missing, do not panic. Call SFMTA or look up their 'Find My Towed Vehicle' website to see if it was towed for a violation.

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