(haipo) The Haifa Mayor's report for the third quarter of 2026 indicates a significant increase in the number of resident complaints about parking violations, along with an increase in the number of reports recorded. At the same time, the municipality expanded its inspection activities against noise pollution, car racing, waste dumping, and vandalism throughout the city.
Haifa residents are complaining more about parking violations: Data from the mayor's report to the city council for the third quarter of 2026 shows that the number of complaints on the subject jumped by approximately 29.3% compared to the same period last year. In the third quarter of 2025, 6,613 complaints about parking violations were received, compared to 8,549 complaints in the third quarter of 2026, an increase of 1,936 complaints within a year.
The number of parking tickets also increased, albeit more modestly. During the third quarter of 2026, 50,003 parking tickets were registered, compared to 48,167 during the same period in 2025, an increase of approximately 3.8%.
The data indicates that the issue of parking continues to concern city residents, and at the same time, the Municipal Supervision and Enforcement Division is expanding its activities in order to deal with offenses that harm public order and the quality of life.
Increase in suspended reports, decrease in supervisory complaints
Comparing the data between the two periods also indicates an increase of approximately 8.6% in the number of delayed reports, from 130,498 in the third quarter of 2025 to 141,726 in the corresponding quarter this year.
The number of inspection reports increased by approximately 5.9%, from 3,076 to 3,257. In contrast, the number of general inspection complaints decreased slightly by approximately 1.3%, from 5,573 to 5,499.
Enforcement against noise, car racing and environmental hazards
Beyond parking violations, the report details a series of actions carried out by the Municipal Supervision and Enforcement Division during the quarter. Among other things, there was cooperation with the Israel Police, mainly on weekends, as well as with emergency and rescue agencies, with the aim of dealing with noise pollution from improved vehicles and car racing on the roads.
In the area of parking, enforcement against serious offenses has been increased, including blocking sidewalks, parking on crosswalks, blocking squares and parking spaces designated for people with disabilities. Enforcement has also been increased on central thoroughfares throughout the city.
Activity was also expanded in the area of cleaning and public order. The municipality increased enforcement against dumping waste on public property, carried out inspections at construction sites, and dealt with containers, scrap metal, and damage related to leaving waste that attracts wildlife. In addition, targeted enforcement operations were conducted against failure to collect dog feces, mainly in the early morning and afternoon hours.
Enforcement in gardens and parks, with an emphasis on the Hadar neighborhood
Another issue on which the division's activities focused was the enforcement of the smoking ban in public places. The activities took place, among other things, at central stations, train stations, hospitals, Sammy Ofer Stadium, pubs and banquet halls, as well as following complaints received from various sources.
At the same time, the municipal presence in gardens and parks throughout Haifa was increased, with an emphasis on dealing with noise pollution and acts of vandalism. The report noted that increased activity also took place in the Hadar neighborhood.
During the quarter, the Supervision and Enforcement Division also provided ongoing support for municipal events, including soccer games, demonstrations, school tours, flea market activities, and Ethos summer events throughout the city.
The data shows that, alongside the expansion of municipal enforcement activity, parking violations remain one of the main issues that concern Haifa residents. The sharp increase in the number of complaints on the subject, alongside the increase in the number of parking reports, places the issue of parking arrangements and enforcement in public spaces at the center of municipal attention.
Anyone who doesn't have parking should sell their car and take a taxi.
The sidewalks are not a parking lot.
Don't confuse your mind. There's no problem parking on the sidewalk as long as you don't block pedestrian crossings.
and abandoned vehicles on Arlozorov Street near Haim Stairs
Only the Haifa municipality ignores me, apparently because I live in the remote neighborhood of Kiryat Haim. There are dozens of documented cases of sidewalk blockages, pedestrians forced to go down to the road to cross. I have proposed excellent solutions and the municipality constantly rejects them. When a disaster happens here, and unfortunately it is certain to happen, then maybe they will wake up.
What do you expect drivers to do when there's nowhere to park? Will they park their cars in their living rooms?