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The City of Portland, Oregon

Portland Bureau of Transportation

Phone: 503-823-5185

Fax: 503-823-7576

1120 SW Fifth Ave, Suite 1331, Portland, OR 97204

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Abandoned Vehicles Area Parking Permit Program Disability Parking Illegally Parked Vehicles
Impound/Towing On-Street Parking Guide Public Parking Maps Parking in Northwest
Parking in the Central Eastside Pay/Contest a Parking Citation SmartPark Temporary Street Use Permits

COVID-19 UPDATES

View more COVID-19 transportation-related questions and answers here.

Abandoned Autos

We are not accepting new abandoned autos reports at this time. 


New Pay by Plate meters coming your way!

Portland is currently in the process of transitioning all parking meters to pay-by-plate meters. The new meters will require you to input your license plate number at the machine, and will no long dispense a paper receipt. For more information about the new pay-by-plate meters, including instructions on how to operate, and a map of current location, please click here. 

 


Towing + Private Property Impounds

Promoting public safety by ensuring municipal & private property contract towers provide professional services

Abandoned Autos

Information about PBOT's Abandoned Autos program.

Pay a Parking Ticket

Pay your City of Portland parking citation online through Multnomah County Circuit Court.

Parking Enforcement

Parking regulations, violations, and how to pay and contest tickets

Parking Permits

Learn about the various types of parking permits available in Portland and download permit applications.

Passenger Zones Taskforce

The Passenger Zones Taskforce examines Portland’s passenger loading, unloading, and related parking zones within the context of best management of on-street parking.

Portland Downtown Heliport

Information about the public-use Heliport.

SmartPark Garages

SmartPark is Portland's most affordable and convenient garage parking Downtown.

Pay-by-Plate

Portland is rolling out new Pay by Plate parking meters in the NW and Central Eastside. Pay by Plate is another way to pay to park at a meter. You can purchase parking time at a meter using your license plate number.

Parking Kitty: Portland's Mobile Parking App

The Parking Kitty mobile app makes your parking experience simple, the way it should be. Park, pay, and be on your way.

Bicycle Parking

If you want to rent a bicycle locker, install a bicycle rack on your property, or have the city install a free rack in the sidewalk, then this is the place for you. Information on art racks too!

Parking fines - how much is a citation?

The bail amount for parking citations vary according to the type of violation. Find the bail schedule here.

Parking at a Meter in Portland

Information about Portland's on-street metered parking in Downtown, Lloyd District and Marquam Hill.

Motorcycle & Scooter Parking

Resources for using a motorcycle and motorscooter in Portland

Central Eastside and Northwest Parking

Central Eastside and Northwest Parking

Disability Parking in Portland

The City of Portland strives to balance the needs of our diverse community by preserving accessible parking for persons with disabilities and creating better opportunities for short-term parking in the metered areas of Portland.

Parking-Protected Bike Lanes

How to park next to protected bike lanes, tips for biking and walking around parking-protected lanes.