Parking in Downtown Milwaukie

DOWNTOWN EMPLOYEES:

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The City's new parking enforcement strategy supports the realization of a lively downtown area that is a cultural and commercial center for the community. The strategy serves to maximize the availability of on-street spaces for customers and visitors of downtown, while insuring the availability of long-term parking for downtown employees and residents. The end result is an increasingly accessible downtown that upholds Milwaukie's rich history, while moving toward an exciting future.

Where Can I Park?
Downtown employees are encouraged to use permit parking lots, as well as on-street spaces. Commuters should use designated park-and-ride lots. It is illegal to use on-street spaces in the downtown area to park-and-ride.

There are 71 permit lot spaces in downtown Milwaukie, as well as 69 on-street "or by permit" spaces. Lot spaces are only available to parking permit holders. On-street "or by permit" spaces are available as either timed or permit spaces; therefore, they are not guaranteed to be available to those with parking permits. Permit holders do have the advantage of disregarding posted time limits for these spaces.

There are 270 short-term parking spaces available for customers and visitors of downtown Milwaukie. For customers and visitors with disabilities, there are 14 handicapped-only spaces available in downtown on the public street or on city owned properties; other disabled spaces may be available on private property for patrons of that specific business.
 

*= Effective July 1, 2023

How Do I Get a Parking Permit?
The City sells permits to downtown Milwaukie employees only. To get a permit, order through the City's website at www.tocite.net/milwaukieor/viewpermit or call (503) 786-7555.

How Much are Parking Permits?
Permits sell for $100 for one month or quarterly permits sell for $275.*  There is also a 10% discount when you buy more than 10 permits at one time.  Replacement passes are $7 each.

Can I Order a Parking Permit Online?
Yes, visit www.tocite.net/milwaukieor/viewpermit to apply and obtain your permit today. Remember that permits are available to employees of downtown Milwaukie only.

What is the Block Rule?
Parking more than once in the same block is prohibited by the Milwaukie Municipal Code. Where signs designate maximum parking time limits, movement of a vehicle within a block shall not extend the time limits for parking. A block is defined as all four sides or streets surrounding or encompassing a plot of land, including any adjacent street across from the block originally parked in. This prohibition helps keep downtown spaces available for customers of downtown businesses.

Where are the nearest Park and Rides?
There are two park and rides located in Milwaukie. One is within walking distance of the new Orange Line's Milwaukie/Main St Max Station located at the Milwaukie Presbyterian Church, 2416 SE Lake Rd., Milwaukie, 97222 and the other is located just north of downtown Milwaukie at, 9600 SE Main, Milwaukie, 97222 with buses 34 and 99 services.

Staff Contact Person
If you have any questions or comments about parking in Milwaukie, please contact Kari Foteff at 503-786-7424 or foteffk@milwaukieoregon.gov .

For more information about the City's policies and priorities for downtown parking improvements, view the Parking Strategy document below.