Chicago · Ward 21
Parking tickets in Chicago's 21st Ward
Between 2020 and 2024, drivers in Ward 21 received 87,583 parking tickets — about 17,517 a year. That makes it a low-ticket ward.
That ranks Ward 21 #42 of 49 Chicago wards for total parking tickets — 55% below the citywide ward average.
Tickets by year
| Year | Tickets issued |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 7,763 |
| 2021 | 16,761 |
| 2022 | 23,925 |
| 2023 | 19,818 |
| 2024 | 19,316 |
In 2024, Ward 21 drivers received 19,316 parking tickets — the count fell 3% from 2023. Across 2020–2024 the ward averaged 17,517 a year.
Street cleaning in Ward 21
In 2024, the City scheduled street cleaning in Ward 21 on 164 days, running April through November. Miss the posted hours on a cleaning day and it's a $60 ticket that doubles to $120. See Ward 21's street-cleaning schedule →
Stop the next ticket in Ward 21
Autopilot alerts you before street cleaning, snow bans, and permit/meter enforcement on your exact block — and if a ticket slips through, it catches it within days and can contest it by mail before the fine doubles.
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How many parking tickets does Chicago's Ward 21 get?
Drivers in Ward 21 received 87,583 parking tickets from 2020 to 2024 — about 17,517 per year, ranking it #42 of 49 wards.
Are parking tickets in Ward 21 going up or down?
In 2024, Ward 21 drivers got 19,316 tickets — that fell 3% from 2023.
How do I avoid parking tickets in Ward 21?
The most avoidable tickets are street cleaning, expired meters, and permit zones — all of which come with posted warnings. Autopilot alerts you before street cleaning, snow bans, and meter/permit enforcement on your block, and can contest a ticket by mail if one slips through.
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Ticket counts from City of Chicago Department of Finance records (2020–2024) obtained by FOIA. Street- cleaning schedule from FOIA F143238. Not legal advice.