The entrance to the OceanGateway lot @ 2 Commercial St. is moving November 29, 2021.
We will be closing the India St. gate to the lot at 7:00AM on Monday, November 29th. However we will be redirecting the daily customers to enter the lot from the easterly end of the lot closest to the Ocean Gateway Terminal @ the intersection of Thames and Hancock St., diagonally opposite from the WEX headquarters.
We have put jersey barriers in place creating approx. 45 spaces for daily customers under the same terms and conditions we have offered ($15 per day) from April to now. This will provide parking for the general public, occasional Islanders, guest and trades people going to the islands, area businesses, and events at Ocean Gateway.
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.
MONTHLY PARKING IS NOW AVAILABLE AT THE ELM STREET PARKING GARAGE 871-1106, OR 233-2231
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
Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM. You must use the Myrtle St entrance, wear a mask, and abide by physical distancing. Phone assistance is available from 7:30 AM - 6:30 PM.
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Current city-owned EV charging stations can be found at the following locations:
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.
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
Bicycle Parking
Click here for a map of bicycle parking locations in the City of Portland.
