Park & Work Program: Affordable Parking for Downtown Employees

The Park & Work program offers discounted parking for low- to moderate-income employees and unpaid volunteers in downtown Portland. This program is administered in collaboration with the City of Portland to ease the financial burden of parking expenses.

Program Overview:

Qualified individuals or households with incomes at or below 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI), as per HUD guidelines for the City of Portland, are eligible for the Park & Work program. Information on the Median Income Limits by Family Size, according to the Maine State Housing Authority, is available here.

How It Works:

• Obtain Stickers: Either the employee or the employer can purchase Park & Work stickers at the Portland Downtown office.
• Parking Duration: Stickers allow parking for up to 9 hours per day in designated city-owned garages.
• Discounted Rate: Participants pay $2 per hour for parking, compared to the standard rate of $4 per hour.

Purchasing Stickers:

• Park & Work stickers are priced at $2 per hour for parking in city-owned garages.
• Stickers can be purchased at the Portland Downtown office (22 Free Street, Suite 201) during normal business hours.

Participating Parking Facilities:

The Park & Work program is accepted at city-owned parking garages located at:

Spring Street: 45 Spring Street

Elm Street: 21 Elm Street

Join the Program:

Support downtown employees by participating in the Park & Work program, ensuring affordable parking options that contribute to a thriving downtown community. For more information or to apply, please visit us at the Portland Downtown office or contact us directly at info@portlandmaine.com