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Residents and employees in the Central Eastside and Northwest Parking Districts who live on low incomes can apply for an Income-qualified Parking District Transportation Wallet. Income verification comes from your proof of participation in one of the income-based programs listed below.
About
An Income-qualified Parking District Transportation Wallet includes:
- TriMet Honored Citizen 1-year Pass
- BIKETOWN for All Membership
- $30 worth of e-scooter credits
Eligibility
Eligible applicants are residents and employees in the Central Eastside and Northwest Parking Districts who live on low incomes.
Check your eligibility using the address look-up tool below (optional). Type in your home or work address and hit enter. A message will appear below and let you know if your address qualifies.
PBOT and the City of Portland understand that this address look-up tool may not be accessible for all users, and may not be compatible with screen reader technology. The City of Portland is committed to providing meaningful access to all users. To request translation, address look-up tool interpretation, modifications, or other auxiliary aids or services, call 311 (503-823-4000), for Relay Service & TTY: 711, or visit Request an ADA Accommodation.
Before You Apply
You will need to have the following things before you apply:
- A recent copy of your award, benefit, or other supporting documentation in one of the Eligible Income-Based Programs listed below. Documentation assistance available if needed.
- A digital copy of your documentation* (photos are ok) you can attach to your application that includes:
-Your name
-Your address
-Be dated within the last 12 months
-Be legible and clear to read
*Note: We CANNOT ACCEPT the following as valid documentation: driver's licenses, SNAP benefits cards, OHP cards or cellphone bills. Do not send photos of any cards.
A physical TriMet Hop card*
*We cannot accept virtual Hop cards. If you do not have a physical Hop card you can purchase one for $3 at these locations.
**If your Hop card is expiring within the next 6 months, please renew it with TriMet first before applying for an Income-qualified Parking District Transportation Wallet.***If applicable, please do not apply for this program if you have two or more months remaining on a TriMet 1-year Pass on your Hop card. You may apply once your Pass is within this timeframe.
Eligible Income-Based Programs:
If you participate in any of the following programs, and you meet the address eligibility requirements, you may apply for an Income-qualified Parking District Transportation Wallet. Make sure your documentation includes:
- Your name
- Your address
- Be dated within the last 12 months
- Be legible and clear to read
We will not accept documentation that does not meet these requirements.
(ERDC) Employment-Related Daycare
A subsidy program that reduces the cost of daycare. This benefit is provided by the Oregon Employment Related Day Care program.
(HUD) Housing and Urban Development Subsidized Housing/Regulated Affordable Housing
Provide your benefit award letter or subsidized form.
(LIHEAP) Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program
Assists households by applying for an energy assistance grant directly to the energy provider.
(OHP) Oregon Health Plan members; also known as Medicaid
Oregon's medical assistance program.
Pell Grant
Provide an award letter if you are a recipient of a Pell Grant.
Sewer, Stormwater, and Water financial assistance program (City of Portland)
This bill discount program for all eligible households receiving water and/or sanitary sewer service as a direct customer of the Portland Water Bureau or Bureau of Environmental Services.
(SSDI) Social Security Department Disability
Provide a copy of the Benefit Verification Letter or Award Letter from your Social Security Administration office.
(SNAP) Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
Provide a copy of your award letter.
(TA-DVS) Temporary Assistance for Domestic Violence Survivors
This program helps families experiencing domestic violence with moving costs and items to stay safe.
(TANF) Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
Provide a copy of your benefit award letter.
(WIC) Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children
WIC is for pregnant people, new and breastfeeding moms, and children under 5.
Sign up
You must meet these four requirements before applying*:
- You live or work in either the Central Eastside or Northwest Parking Districts
- You have verification of your participation in one of the income-based programs listed above
- You can upload your verification document (photos are ok) when you apply
- You have a physical TriMet Hop Card
*Note: If you do not meet all four requirements, you are not eligible to apply for an Income-qualified Parking District Transportation Wallet.
Documentation assistance available
Having trouble getting the required documentation? Visit Oregon's ONE Online website, a great resource for eligibility letters. Multilingual content available. If you have a ONE Online account, you can see eligibility notices in your Message Center. These notices show things like your monthly benefit amount and certification dates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently asked questions about the Income-qualified Parking District Transportation Wallet program.
E-newsletter
If you are interested in subscribing to our monthly e-newsletter you can sign-up using the links below. We will never share your contact information.
Central Eastside Parking District Transportation Wallet E-newsletter
Northwest Parking District Transportation Wallet E-newsletter