Accredited Parking Organization
(APO) Program and Resources

When you become an Accredited Parking Organization (APO), your organization earns industry-wide recognition and greater credibility.

Accredited Parking Organization (APO) is a designation for parking, transportation, and mobility organizations that have achieved a comprehensive standard of excellence. Launched in 2015 by IPMI, the accreditation recognizes best practices in responsible parking management and operations, access management, customer service, professional development, security, sustainability and more.

To become an APO, an organization must demonstrate its commitment to ongoing evaluation and improvement of program outcomes through the implementation of industry best practices. The APO with Distinction designation is reserved for organizations exceeding the standard.

IPMI Member Resources

Please note you must be logged into to access these links: 

• Access the online directory of all Accredited Parking Organizations 
• Visit the searchable directory of IPMI-approved APO Site Reviewers

Applicant Resources

• Free Member Chats.  Members register free for APO chats.
• Visit the APO section of our website for more details. 
• Download Overview: How to Become an Accredited Parking Organization.
• APO Manual for Applicants: Free Download.  
• APO Matrix:  Request a copy of the APO matrix.
• APO Application: There are no fees to submit an APO Application. Apply today!
• Meet the APO Board of Directors. 

Important APO Program Dates

• February 2, 2024: Deadline to submit documentation packages and fees for new applicants, three-year renewals, and six-year reaccreditations for recognition at the annual lPMI Parking & Mobility Conference & Expo.
• November 1: Annual deadline to submit documentation packages and fees for renewing three-year renewals, and six-year reaccreditations.

Questions? Contact us at apo@parking-mobility.org.