While every employer in the US is permitted to offer commuter benefits to its employees, some cities and states mandate it. Here you can find a list of these locations with commuter benefits ordinances and the organizational criteria that enact them.
As of 2021, the monthly limit for each parking and transit elections is $270. Bicycle-related costs are no longer non-taxable.
Washington D.C.
A company or organization in D.C. with 20 or more full time employees must offer commuter benefits. These can take form in employee-paid non-taxable elections, employer-paid subsidies, or transit passes provided directly by the employer. Parking pre-tax elections are permitted but not mandatory.
New York, NY
A company or organization in NYC with 20 or more full time employees must offer pre-tax elections for public transit costs and vanpools that seat 6+ people. Parking pre-tax elections are permitted but not mandatory.
Seattle, WA
A company or organization in Seattle with 20 or more full time employees must allow employees to make pre-tax elections for public transit costs. Parking pre-tax elections are permitted but not mandatory.
New Jersey
A company or organization in the state of New Jersey with 20 or more full time employees must allow employees to make pre-tax elections for public transit costs. Parking pre-tax elections are permitted but not mandatory.
Los Angeles, CA
A company or organization in LA with 50 or more full time employees must allow employees to make pre-tax elections for public transit costs. Parking pre-tax elections are permitted but not mandatory.
Bay Area, CA
A company or organization located in the Bay Area of California with 50 or more full-time employees must offer commuter benefits. These can take the form of employee-paid non-taxable elections, employer-paid subsidies, or transit passes provided directly by the employer. Parking pre-tax elections are permitted but not mandatory.
To find if your organization is located in the district subject to this mandate, click here.