Parking Services
Convenient, efficient parking solutions for Bar Harbor
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General Parking Information
Parking Guidelines
- Handicapped vehicles park free in paid/permit areas
- No parking on sidewalks or near hydrants
- Maximum 72-hour street/lot parking
- Follow posted signage for restrictions
How to Use Parking Kiosks
Locate Your Kiosk
Find the nearest kiosk to your parking space
Enter Plate Number
Input your vehicle's license plate number
Select Duration
Choose your desired parking duration
Payment
Pay using card, coins, or parking tokens
How to Use Parking Kiosks
ParkMobile App
App Benefits
- Get reminders before your time expires
- Extend your parking remotely
- View your parking history
- Receive digital receipts
How to Use ParkMobile
Citation Information
Payment Options
Pay Online
Visit our secure citation payment portal:
Pay Citation OnlinePay by Mail
Make checks payable to:
Treasurer, Town of Bar Harbor93 Cottage Street
Bar Harbor, ME 04609
Contesting a Citation
How to Contest:
- Visit citation portal
- Enter citation number
- Click "More Info"
- Select "Contest Citation"
- Complete contest form
Questions About Citations?
Contact Parking Enforcement:
(207) 288-1777
Available for citation-related inquiries
Seasonal Parking Information
Summer Season
May 15 - October 30Parking Rates & Hours
- Premium Zones: $4.00/hour
- Standard Zones: $2.00/hour
- Hours: Mon-Sat 8AM-9PM, Sun 12PM-9PM
Contractor & Special Event Permits
Non-Premium Areas
$24.00/day- Contractor/Dumpster Use of Space Permit
- Special Events Permit
Premium Areas
$54.00/day- Contractor/Dumpster Use of Space Permit
- Special Events Permit
Quick Access to Permit Portal
Scan the QR code or visit www.thepermitportal.com
Winter Season
November 1 - May 14-
Free Parking Available
No meter enforcement
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Winter Parking Bans
Special restrictions during snow events
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Ban Notifications
Sign up for email alerts for parking bans
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Winter Permits
Available from November 15th to April 15th. Receive email notifications for snow removal and plowing to ensure vehicles are not parked on the main road.
Register at thepermitportal.com to receive important snow removal notifications
Parking Permit Types
Available Year-RoundExpand each permit type below for detailed information including eligibility, fees, and application requirements.
Follow our Step-by-Step Permit Guide for a detailed walkthrough of the application process.
Eligibility
Residents with vehicle registration in Bar Harbor who pay excise tax to Bar Harbor
Details
- Limit: One free permit per registered vehicle
- Fee: $0
- Required Materials: Section II.B.3
Approval Process
Finance Department during normal business hours
Eligibility
Non-resident employees of Bar Harbor businesses
Details
- Fee: $30.00 plus transaction fees
- Required Materials: Section II.B.2, 4
Approval Process
Finance Department during normal business hours
Eligibility
Non-residents who own residential property and pay property taxes to Bar Harbor
Details
- Limit: One permit per registered vehicle
- Fee: $75.00 plus transaction fees
- Required Materials: Section II.B.1, 2
Approval Process
Finance Department during normal business hours
Eligibility
Commercial fishermen
Details
- Limit: One parking space per commercial mooring, maximum 30 permits per year
- Fee: $5.00 plus transaction fee
- Required Materials: Section II.B.1, 2, 6
Approval Process
Harbormaster during normal business hours
Eligibility
Municipal employees
Details
- Location: Municipal Building Kiosk Lot
- Fee: $0
- Required Materials: Section II.B.2, 4
Approval Process
Finance Department during normal business hours
Eligibility
B&B owners requiring on-street parking for guests in "Permit Parking Only" areas
Details
- Note: Permits issued to guests via IPS Permit Portal
- Fee: $375.00 per permit plus transaction fees
- Required Materials: Section II.B.1, 5a, 5b
Approval Process
Parking Enforcement Personnel during normal business hours
Eligibility
Guests of residents requiring on-street parking
Details
- Location: "Permit Only Parking" areas
- Duration: Three days
- Fee: $0 plus transaction fees
- Required Materials: Section II.B.8
Approval Process
Parking Enforcement Personnel or Finance Department during normal business hours
Eligibility
Resident recreational boat owners
Details
- Location: Boat trailer parking spaces in Newport Drive Parking Lot
- Duration: One day
- Fee: $24.00 plus transaction fees
- Required Materials: Section II.B.1, 2, 6
Approval Process
Harbormaster or Parking Enforcement Personnel during normal business hours
Eligibility
Contractors with verifiable lack of private property area for property improvements under approved Building Permit
Details
- Duration: Limited to 5 days
- Fee: $54.00 per premium metered space/day; $24.00 per non-premium metered space/day
- Required Materials: Section II.B.5a
Approval Process
Parking Enforcement Personnel during normal business hours
Eligibility
Anyone requiring blocking off one or more paid parking spaces for an event
Details
- Duration: One day
- Fee: $54.00 per premium metered space/day; $24.00 per non-premium metered space/day
- Required Materials: Section II.B.5a
Approval Process
Parking Enforcement Personnel during normal business hours
Eligibility
Hospital employees
Details
- Location: Hospital zone (Hancock, Wayman and Center Streets)
- Limit: Up to 75 permit spaces
- Note: Parking spaces not guaranteed
- Fee: $0 plus transaction fees ($2,250.00 annually)
- Required Materials: Section II.B.2
Approval Process
Finance Department during normal business hours
Eligibility
College of the Atlantic students
Details
- Location: "Permit Parking Only" areas
- Fee: $30.00 plus transaction fees
- Required Materials: Section II.B.2, 7
Approval Process
Finance Department during normal business hours
Eligibility
Business owners/weekly rental business owners
Details
- Location: "Permit Parking Only" areas for guests
- Fee: $750.00 per permit plus transaction fees
- Required Materials: Section II.B.1, 5a, 5b
Approval Process
Parking Enforcement Personnel
Eligibility
For guests attending meetings or conducting Town business with Town staff
Details
- Issuance: Finance and Police Departments
- Purpose: For guests attending meetings or conducting Town business with Town staff
Approval Process
Finance or Police Department
Permit Documentation
For detailed information about required materials referenced in permit descriptions (Section II.B), please refer to our complete parking ordinance document.
Download Parking OrdinanceParking Zones
- Seasonal: May 15 - October 30
- Mon-Sat: 8 AM - 9 PM
- Sunday: 12 PM - 9 PM
- Handicapped Parking Free
Permit Types
- Residential Permits
- Student Permits
- Contractor Permits
- Commercial Fishing
Payment Options
- ParkMobile App
- Credit/Debit Cards
- Parking Tokens
- Apple Pay
Need Parking Assistance?
Contact our Parking Services Division:
Parking Enforcement: (207) 288-1777
Contact Parking Manager