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The City of Seattle is the municipal government for Seattle, Washington, responsible for public services such as transportation, utilities, and parking. A charge labeled “Hudson St 1503 Seattle” is most likely related to City-operated street parking or a transportation/parking program on South Hudson Street.

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About City of Seattle

The City of Seattle is the municipal government serving Seattle, Washington, overseeing public services including transportation, utilities, public safety, and neighborhood infrastructure. Within transportation, the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) manages on-street parking, meters, and community access and parking programs across the city, including on and around South Hudson Street in neighborhoods like Columbia City and Rainier Valley. Third-party parking listings specifically show South Hudson Street parking operated by the City of Seattle, confirming that curbside parking on this street is managed by the city rather than a private lot operator.

A descriptor like “Hudson St 1503 Seattle” on a Visa statement most likely refers to a payment at a City of Seattle-controlled parking meter or pay station on or near South Hudson Street, with “1503” functioning as an internal meter, block, or location identifier rather than a business name. These charges are usually one‑time parking payments, but you might also see related authorizations or adjustments if you used a mobile parking app or if the final posted amount differed slightly from the initial authorization. In institutional accounting and transportation documents, similar strings (e.g., “HUDSON ST 1503 - SEATTLE, WA”) appear in contexts involving parking, marine, or utility-related costs, reinforcing that this is a location-coded city charge rather than a standalone private merchant.

If you have questions about this charge, start by checking your recent activity on the date of the transaction: did you park on South Hudson Street or nearby, use a pay-by-plate/pay-by-phone parking app, or interact with a City of Seattle parking meter or kiosk? Your email or app history (for example, receipts from a parking app tied to Seattle street parking) may list the zone or meter number that matches “1503.” To resolve billing issues, you can contact the City of Seattle through seattle.gov—specifically the transportation or parking sections—or reach out via the general customer service contacts listed there. If you still do not recognize the charge, your bank can initiate a dispute while you verify with the City whether any vehicle registered to you was logged in that parking zone at the time of the transaction.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why does my statement show a charge from “Hudson St 1503 Seattle”?

This descriptor most likely represents a City of Seattle-operated parking meter or pay station located on or near South Hudson Street, with “1503” acting as an internal meter or block identifier. It is not a separate private business but rather a location-coded City of Seattle parking charge.

Is “Hudson St 1503 Seattle” a parking ticket or a regular parking fee?

In most consumer banking data, descriptors like “Hudson St 1503 Seattle” correspond to regular paid parking at a meter or pay station, not a citation. Parking tickets issued by the City of Seattle typically show up differently and are often paid through the courts or a dedicated ticket-payment portal. Check whether you used a meter or a mobile parking app on or near South Hudson Street on that date.

How can I confirm the exact parking session associated with this Hudson St 1503 charge?

Review your receipts or history in any parking app you use in Seattle (for example, the app you normally use for street parking) and look for a session on the transaction date with a zone or meter reference corresponding to South Hudson Street. Comparing the start/end time, vehicle plate, and total amount should help confirm that the charge is tied to a specific parking session.

Can I get a refund for a Hudson St 1503 Seattle charge if I believe I was billed incorrectly?

If you believe the amount is wrong—for example, the meter malfunctioned or you were charged after leaving—gather the transaction date, approximate time, license plate, and any app or meter receipt, then contact the City of Seattle through the parking or transportation section on seattle.gov. They can investigate the meter record and advise whether a refund or adjustment is possible.

Why does the amount for the Hudson St 1503 Seattle charge not match the time I thought I parked?

On-street parking rates and time limits on South Hudson Street can vary by block and time of day, and there may be minimum charges even for short stays. It’s also possible that the initial authorization shown by your bank differs slightly from the finalized posted amount. Reviewing the posted rate signs on South Hudson Street (or checking the City of Seattle parking information online) alongside your parking session details can clarify the discrepancy.

How can I contact the City of Seattle about a Hudson St 1503 billing question?

Visit seattle.gov and navigate to the Transportation or Parking sections to find contact information for parking customer service. You can typically reach them by phone or online contact form; provide the last four digits of your card, transaction date, amount, and the descriptor “Hudson St 1503 Seattle” so they can look up the transaction.

Could this Hudson St 1503 Seattle transaction be a fraudulent charge?

It may be legitimate if you or someone with access to your vehicle parked on or near South Hudson Street in Seattle around the transaction date. If no one recognizes using City of Seattle parking or being in that area, treat it as potentially unauthorized: lock or replace your card, review other recent activity, and file a dispute with your bank while they and, if needed, the City of Seattle investigate the transaction.

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