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Parking Enforcement and Operations

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Public parking and enforcement, managed by the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT). Includes responding to illegally parked/abandoned vehicles, long-term parking permits for residents and businesses, downtown SmartPark garages, parking options like Parking Kitty, and much more.
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Portland Parking Guide

Public Parking in Portland

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Parking Maps

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Pay and/or contest a parking ticket

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Apply for an annual area parking permit for residents and employers in Zones A-U

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SmartPark Garages

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Apply for an annual Miscellaneous Parking Permit for businesses, nonprofits, and media

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Report an Abandoned Vehicle

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Parking Climate and Equitable Mobility Transaction Fee

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Zone V Parking Permit Area (Eliot neighborhood)

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Northwest Parking District Overview

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Lloyd Event District

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FAST STOP 5-Minute Parking Zones Information

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Parking in the Central Eastside

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On-Street Disability Parking in Portland

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Citation Photos

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Portland Parking Plans and Studies

Contact

PBOT Parking Enforcement

phone number503-823-5195Staff are available and check voicemails regularly at the following times: Monday - Friday: 6:15 a.m. - 11:15 p.m., Saturday: 8:15 a.m. - 11:15 p.m., and Sunday: 8:45 a.m. - 11:15 p.m.
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PBOT Abandoned or Junk Vehicle Report Hotline

phone number503-823-7309Report abandoned or junk vehicles 24/7 using the automated report hotline.

PBOT Abandoned or Junk Vehicle Information Line

phone number503-823-6814Information for vehicle owners or update an existing report. Speak with staff weekdays from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

PBOT Area Parking Permits

PBOTParkingPermits@portlandoregon.gov
phone number503-823-2777Call to discuss parking permit zones or issues with purchasing permits. Our customer service desk in the Portland Building at 1120 SW 5th Ave is no longer in operation.

PBOT Meter Help Line

phone number503-278-5410Call to report broken parking pay station

Related offices, programs, and projects

Using a microsurfacing method, PBOT crews are able to repair a road within a few hours, keeping the road in good condition and extending its lifespan by at least six years.

Transportation

News

News Release: New parking rates, hours reflect increased demand across city as Portland thrives

Parking data shows rising demand for space across the city as vibrant events, shopping, and dining continue to grow and expand across Portland.

Updated Press release

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Past Meetings and Hearings

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