Mobile-First Tech Transforms Parking From a Reactive Pain Point Into a Streamlined, Efficient Operation

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Zark, the leading provider of ancillary revenue optimization technology purpose-built for multifamily, today announced the release of its new Parking & Inventory Management solution. The newest functionality in Zark’s platform is a comprehensive mobile-first solution that simplifies vehicle registration and validation, parking space audits and parking system enforcement.

LPR+ technology and Smart Stickers highlight the rollout, adding two major advancements that push parking operations even further into the field. LPR+ combines mobile license plate recognition with AI-driven vehicle identification via a single photo from any phone. The result is instant, accurate vehicle data without fixed cameras, gates or hardware installation. Smart Stickers — QR-based windshield tags that activate only when scanned by a resident — permanently ties the sticker to the vehicle and completes registration using LPR+ under the hood for a clean, counterfeit‑resistant record of every car on the property. Smart Stickers streamline onboarding, simplify field verification, support enforcement rules and provide tow partners with a reliable confirmation tool.

The solution also automates community parking space audits, keeping property records current, and converts monthly parking fees into a direct revenue stream. This can all be accomplished without any CapEx investment or ongoing maintenance, making Zark Parking & Inventory Management a fit for any multifamily community.

“Parking management has evolved slowly at multifamily communities and remains one of the highest friction points in operations,” Zark CEO Todd Katler said. “Our Parking and Inventory Management solution changes the process from reactive, inaccurate and manual, and makes it streamlined, efficient and accurate. When managed effectively, multifamily parking systems should function consistently for residents and serve as a steady and reliable source of revenue for operators.”

Zark’s new parking capabilities reduce inefficiency and lower the risk of errors by eliminating many of the time-consuming manual processes traditionally associated with parking management. Engineered for the field, not the office, the Zark solution untethers teams from their desktops and empowers associates with the mobility to complete tasks remotely, without phone calls, emails or backtracking to the office.

“Teams have never been armed with easy-to-use, mobile-first technology to help them accurately and consistently address parking issues while they are out walking a property,” Katler said. “Now, all authorized team members, courtesy patrol members or tow companies can keep parking operations running smoothly from any point on the property, at any time. Zark puts the full parking picture in their pockets, replacing redundancy with productivity.”

Parking & Inventory Management is included for all Zark customers at no additional monthly fee for the remainder of 2026. For more information on the Parking & Inventory Management solution, visit ZarkParking.com.

About Zark

Zark is the leading provider of revenue optimization technology purpose-built for multifamily’s most underleveraged assets. Designed to improve the resident experience and generate ancillary income for operators, Zark’s intuitive platform enables residents and guests to reserve underutilized parking spaces and other assets, such as storage spaces, garages and carports. The parking tool streamlines parking enforcement for property teams with real-time tracking, customizable violations and towing coordination. Rentable Items feature helps properties maximize their amenities by offering daily and monthly rentals, enhancing the resident experience without capital expense or hefty fees. The Community Audit feature tackles significant and frustrating operational stresses by turning poorly managed records into clean, billable and verified parking assignments and rentals. For more information, visit zarkparking.com or LinkedIn.

Media Contact

Marlena DeFalco, Zark, 1 3036823943, marlena@linnelltaylor.com, www.zarkparking.com

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