Services and Resources for Parking

2024 Parking permit application for Zone V parking permit area in the Eliot neighborhood.

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Block Parties are a fun, free, and easy way to build community and get to know your neighbors. Gather your neighbors to hold a Block Party in your street or turn the street over to the kids for play. With this free permit, you can host your event on your neighborhood street!

The Community Events Team at the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) issues Community Event Permits to close streets, travel lanes, sidewalks, and parking spaces for events such as farmers markets, street fairs, cultural events, fundraisers and so much more!

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 Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) issues PARK(ing) Day permits to allow residents, designers, businesses, students, community organizations and artists to temporarily transform parking spaces into public spaces. This international event takes place the third Friday in September.

The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT), through the Portland in the Streets program issues Special Event Permits to allow moving events on city streets or sidewalks. Types of events include marches, parades, athletic events, demonstrations, etc. There is a $25 non-refundable application fee.

Before beginning any voluntary demolition or repair work in the pedestrian sidewalk corridor, you or your contractor must have a Minor Improvement Permit (MIP) from the Bureau of Transportation.

Zone V parking permits help make evening parking easier for Eliot residents and their guests during large events around the Rose Quarter. Permits exempt vehicles from paying to park when the Lloyd Event District is active. Online portal managed by the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT)

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.

The Portland Bureau of Transportation provides parking permits for businesses, nonprofits, and others whose needs are not met by standard parking or truck loading zones. Each type is outlined below. Permits are issued at the start of the fiscal year (July 1) with an expiration date of June 30.

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.

In commercial districts, the Portland Bureau of Transportation can install a group of bike racks, known as a bike corral, in on-street parking spaces. The city prefers to put bike corrals near street corners, when possible, as it improves visibility for people crossing the street. Fees may apply.

In commercial districts, PBOT can install up to two FREE bike racks on the sidewalk in front of your property, but not on private property. Bike racks provide convenient bike parking for employees, visitors, and shoppers. Additional racks may be installed for a cost of $188 each.

This page contains the terms and conditions for Area Parking Permit permits. By applying for and receiving approval for a parking permit users must agree to the terms and conditions.

Each Area Parking Permit zone is governed by a supplemental plan, which outlines the rules and regulations for each zone.

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