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NEWS UPDATES
The Thames St., Ocean Gateway (former Queuing Lanes), and Angelos acre lots will become "pay by plate lots' in april.
YOU WILL JUST ENTER YOUR LICENSE PLATE NUMBER INTO THE KIOSK. THERE WILL NO LONGER BE A NEED TO DISPLAY A RECEIPT ON YOUR DASHBOARD WHEN PARKING IN THE LOTS.
PARKING CONVENIENT TO CASCO BAY LINES - Map
Parking survey and map of most downtown parking facilities, which provides information on rates, locations and phone numbers.
REMINDER THE STREET MAINTENANCE SIGNS ARE IN EFFECT, Through may 31 st. FOLLOW THE SIGNS TO AVOID TICKETING AND/OR TOWING
For more information: portlandmaine.gov/streetmaintenance
RESIDENTIAL PARKING PERMITS CAN NOW BE APPLIED FOR AND RENEWED ONLINE
To apply for a new residential permit online, visit residentialpermits.portlandmaine.gov . If you are looking to receive your permit that is valid from July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022, please visit the link above on or after June 1, 2021.
Walk-ins are still welcome, Monday through Friday 8:30-4:30, via the Myrtle Street entrance. Please wear a mask and observe social distancing (including a maximum of two customers in the office at a time)
When you come in for a permit you must have the following:
- Maine Drivers’ License matching your address. If it does not match you can call BMV and they will update for free over the phone.
- Maine Registration matching your address. If it does not match you can bring it to the Treasury Office and they will update for free.
- ONLY EXCEPTIONS: Portland School Students, Active Duty Military assigned to Portland, Part time resident property owners ($50 fee per vehicle).
- We do not issue Temporary Permits.
PARKING METER MOBILE PAYMENTS
Can be made using the Passport parking App or the new Google Pay App
Touchless Garages
- The Spring Street and Elm Street Parking Garage are now touchless. To receive a ticket upon entry simply wave your hand near the ticket button on the machine and it will dispense a ticket. Touchless payment options upon exiting the garage include Google Pay, Apple Pay, Paypal, and any credit and debit cards that have the contactless logo on them.
- For touchless payments for on street parking go to PassportParking.com and download the app. Or use the Google Pay App. This will allow you to pay for parking from your phone.
Parking Division is open for walk in assistance
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Current city-owned EV charging stations can be found at the following locations:
- Elm Street parking garage
- Spring Street parking garage
- Temple Street parking garage
- Payson Park
- In front of City hall
- Spring St. Lot on the corner of High St.
There are also additional EV stations in Portland that are not city-owned. The website Plug-In America(not affiliated with the City of Portland) offers a handy tool to find available docking stations near you.
Responsibilities
The Parking Division manages on and off street parking to support the safety and parking needs of residents, visitors, businesses, and other departments helping to make Portland a safe, livable, and economically vibrant city.
The consistent and fair enforcement of parking regulations, parking meter management, and the operation and oversight of parking garages and lots are the most visible ways in which we support the city’s mission of “Strengthening A Remarkable City-Building a Community for Life.” Through our assistance in traffic control during emergencies and special events to the administration of the school crossing guide program, we further enhance the public safety needs of our community. We aim to be responsive to the needs of our customers and co-workers, and we strive to provide excellent service at all times.
Parking Regulations
The information on this site is intended to assist you, the motorist, in understanding Portland’s parking regulations and to help you make the most suitable parking arrangement when visiting the city.
Commercial Area Streets
Streets in the commercial areas of the city serve many competing interests. Primarily designed for moving traffic, the general public, delivery trucks, taxis, and buses all vie for space making the urban street one of the most sought-after resources. Parking enforcement is vital to ensure this resource is used to the maximum benefit of the community.
Division Goals
We strive to:
- Support the on-street parking system by equitably and consistently enforcing the parking regulations
- Encourage compliance of the city's parking regulations
- Promote traffic and pedestrian safety
- Maximize the capacity of the existing parking supply through increased turnover
- Protect access needed for commerce and public convenience, clear freight loading zones of all day commuters to allow adequate delivery space for commercial businesses, and provide for a more efficient delivery of goods and services
- Enhance the quality of life in residential neighborhoods by keeping residential areas free of downtown commuters
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Brighton Avenue Road Work Resumes Monday, April 18
Beginning Monday, April 18, 2022, the City’s contractor, DDI Construction, will resume work on Brighton Avenue between Rand Road and Capisic Street as part of the Brighton Avenue Sewer Separation Project. Read on... -
Street Sweeping Ticket & Tow Alert
Final Reminder: Residents who live or park on the peninsula must comply with overnight (and in some areas daytime) street maintenance parking restrictions in order to avoid parking tickets or having your vehicle towed. Read on... -
Casco Bay Garage Spring Cleaning Set for April 29 through May 1
Casco Bay Garage Spring Cleaning is scheduled for the weekend beginning FRIDAY April 29. This will require all Casco Bay Parking Garage customers to vacate the garage from 8:00 PM Friday April 29 through 5:00 PM Sunday May 1. Read on...
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Parking
Physical Address
389 Congress Street
Room 20
Portland, ME 04101
Phone: 207-874-8443Fax: 207-756-8259
Hours
Monday - Friday
7:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.