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Central Eastside and Northwest district businesses wanting to free up their own parking for people who live and work in the district, may apply to the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) for a shared-use parking permit. This is a pilot program. No fee to apply.

In 2024, Portland Bureau of Transportation’s (PBOT) Parking Enforcement team began a big push to encourage more people to register their vehicles. This work is to ensure compliance with state and city law.

The most common parking violations and the bail amounts (citation fee) for parking citations according to the type of violation. Information provided by the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT). Bail schedule set by Multnomah County Circuit Court.

When reporting a broken pay station, please provide us the exact location and a detailed description of the problem.

Portland offers two options for carpoolers looking to use the public parking system, an on-street carpool permit and a SmartPark Garage carpool permit. Both programs are designed to reduce congestion, improve air quality, and reduce the number of single-occupant vehicles throughout the metropolitan

The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) provides four types of parking permits for people with disabilities based on their needs. Each type is outlined below, along with the application. Applicants must have a valid Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) placard to apply.

The NW Bike Parking Fund, funded by the Zone M Parking Surcharge, is a cost sharing program to help encourage long-term bike parking facilities in residential, commercial and mixed-use properties.

The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) implemented an event parking district in the Lloyd Meter District when there are large events such as concerts and basketball games in Fall 2022.

Commonly asked questions related to the Reduced Rate Swing Shift program at the SmartPark garages.

The NW Parking District Liaison works with the NW Parking District Stakeholder Advisory Committee (SAC) to determine how to spend revenue from parking on neighborhood projects and programs, including the Transportation Wallet, bike parking fund, safety projects, and more.

A list of commonly asked questions related to pay-by-plate parking meters. This FAQ provides more detailed information than the On-Street Parking Guide.

Annual area parking permits for residents and employers in Zones A-U. Permits help alleviate commuter parking in residential neighborhoods. Online portal managed by the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT). Find your zone, instructions for payment and renewal, FAQ.

Annual parking permits for certain commercial activity, deliveries, maintenance, and others not met by standard parking zones or truck loading zones. Online portal managed by the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT). Find your permit type, instructions for payment, renewal, or replacement.

A list of commonly asked questions related to Portland's parking mobile pay app, Parking Kitty. This FAQ provides more detailed information than the On-Street Parking Guide.

To help prevent public parking from blocking your driveway, you can paint your own driveway clearance. This page gives information on the requirements for painting your own clearance, or how to request this painting from PBOT.

The Northwest Parking District online open house! There are 6 “stations” of information to check out, as well as opportunities to provide your input. We want to hear from you!

The Northwest Parking District online open house! There are 6 “stations” of information to check out, as well as opportunities to provide your input. We want to hear from you!

SmartPark is Portland's public parking garage system, with five garages in the downtown area.