Las Vegas drivers with certain city parking tickets have a short-term alternative to paying cash: donate new school supplies instead. For qualifying citations issued between May 1 and June 15, 2026, the city will accept school supplies of equal or greater value than the fine, with donations going to the Public Education Foundation.
Which tickets qualify
The option is available for qualifying City of Las Vegas parking citations issued from May 1 through June 15, 2026. The city describes the eligible cases as parking infractions in the city of Las Vegas; drivers with questions about whether a specific citation qualifies should confirm with Parking Services or review the city\u2019s program details.
How to pay with supplies
To use the program, bring new, unwrapped school supplies worth at least the amount of the parking fine. A purchase receipt is required so the city can verify the donation value. The supplies must meet or exceed the fine amount \u2014 donating less will not satisfy the ticket.
Where to drop off or send donations
Donations and ticket submissions are being accepted at the City of Las Vegas Parking Services Office, 350 S. City Parkway, Las Vegas. The office is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. The city also says supplies may be purchased online and delivered to the Parking Services Office, but the citation number must be included in the delivery notes.
What items are accepted
Accepted donations include common classroom supplies such as pencils, pens, erasers, dry erase markers, index cards, card stock, copy paper, rulers, scissors, pencil sharpeners, Post-it notes and loose-leaf paper. The city also lists paper towels or disinfecting wipes, storage bins, educational games and books appropriate for students in kindergarten through 12th grade.
Key deadlines
The citation must have been issued by June 15, 2026, to fall within the program window. Donations and ticket submissions will be accepted through July 15, 2026, but the city also says drivers should bring the supplies within 30 days of the citation date.
Where the supplies go
The collected supplies will be donated to the Public Education Foundation. Las Vegas officials say the donation-in-lieu-of-fine option is an occasional program allowed under city ordinance and approved administratively by the city manager.
Key Facts
- The City of Las Vegas is allowing certain parking tickets to be satisfied with donations of new school supplies.
- The program applies to qualifying citations issued between May 1, 2026, and June 15, 2026.
- Donations and ticket submissions are accepted through July 15, 2026.
- Supplies are being collected at the Parking Services Office at 350 S. City Parkway in Las Vegas.
- Donations must be new, unwrapped, and at least equal in value to the parking fine, with a receipt required.
- Accepted items include common school supplies such as pens, pencils, paper, rulers, scissors, and books appropriate for grades K through 12.
- Collected supplies will be donated to the Public Education Foundation.
- The city says the donation-for-fine option is an occasional program authorized by ordinance and later approved administratively by the city manager.
Event Details
- Parking ticket donation program deadline — 2026-07-15, 7:30 a.m.-5:15 p.m., Parking Services Office, 350 S. City Parkway, Las Vegas, Nevada