Parking Citations

Parking tickets (also called Parking Citations), are issued when a vehicle is parked in a way that does not follow City of Bend Parking Rules and Regulations. To avoid additional fees, parking tickets need to be paid or contested within 14 days of the date they are written.

Cars parked on the street along businesses in Downtown Bend.

THE PARKING SERVICES DIVISION DOES NOT MANAGE TOWED VEHICLES. If your vehicle has been towed, call Consolidated Towing Inc. at (541) 389-8080.

The new parking code went into effect January 1, 2026.

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Pay a Parking Ticket

Parking tickets are generally available for payment by noon. the first business day after the ticket is issued.

Payments can be made online, by mail, or in person with Bend Municipal Court.

Bend Municipal Court
555 NE 15th Street
Bend, OR 97701

Pay Online

Use Bend Municipal Court’s Online Services to pay your ticket online.

  • Accepts Debit/Credit Card or eCheck only.
Pay Online

Pay by Mail

Checks or money orders (no cash) may be mailed to Bend Municipal Court.

  • Make check or money order payable to City of Bend.
  • Include the Ticket number on the Memo line of your check.
  • Do not send cash.
  • Mail to:
    Bend Municipal Court
    555 NE 15th Street
    Bend, OR 97701

Pay in Person

Payments can be made in person at Bend Municipal Court during business hours. Accepted payment methods:

  • Debit/Credit Card
  • Check
  • Money Order
  • Cash
  • Make checks or money orders payable to City of Bend.
  • Include the Ticket number on the Memo line of your check.

A 24-hour secure drop box is located at the Municipal Court entrance, at the bottom of the ramp to the north.

Do not leave cash in the drop box.

Court Location & Hours:

Address:
Bend Municipal Court
555 NE 15th Street
Bend, OR 97701

Hours of operation:
Monday – Friday 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. & 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Closed on New Year’s Day, Marting Luther King Day, President’s Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day After Thanksgiving, Christmas Day

Contest a Parking Ticket

If you believe your parking ticket was issued in error, you may contest it by entering a plea with Bend Municipal Court.

Ways to enter a plea:

After a Not Guilty plea is entered, the Court will schedule your trial. Trial options include:

  • Virtually (online video conference)
  • Trial by affidavit (written testimony)
  • In-person appearance

Important: Once a ticket has been paid, it can no longer be contested.

After 14 Days

Parking tickets must be paid or contested within 14 days of the date it was written.

If no action is taken within 14 days:

  • The Municipal Court will find you responsible for the ticket and add a $50 Failure to Appear fee to your balance.

After that:

  • You’ll have 30 more days to pay before the balance is sent to collections.
  • If the ticket goes to collections, an additional fee of up to 25% may be added, as allowed by state law.
  • If the balance remains unpaid, your vehicle may be immobilized or towed.

Parking Fines

Parking fines in the City of Bend vary based on the type of parking violation.

Meter and Overtime violations

Fines for meter and overtime parking follow the same structure:

  • Tickets start at $12
  • Increase to $25 if unpaid or uncontested after 6 days
  • Increase to $45 in unpaid or uncontested after 10 days

Common Parking Rules

Here are some common parking rules to help keep streets safe, accessible, and easy to use. The updated parking code also includes rules for RVs, trailers, heavy vehicles, and alternative fueling spaces.

For full details visit: Ch. 6.20 Parking | Bend Code.

Park your car so it faces the same direction as traffic. Backing into angled spaces isn’t allowed.

Don’t leave your car on a public street or in a city-owned lot for more than 72 hours. If you’re planning a trip, park off-street or ask someone to move your car.

We want parking to be easy and accessible. If you have a valid ADA placard (issued by Oregon or another state), here’s what you need to know:

  • If you park in a space designated for 30 minutes or less, you need to move your car within that time limit.
  • In gated garages, you’ll still need to pay to exit.
  • If you park in an ADA space labeled specifically for wheelchair access you need to have Wheelchair User placard.
  • Safety rules still apply! Don’t park:
    • In “No Parking” zones
    • In front of fire hydrants
    • On sidewalks or anywhere that blocks access.

Questions: Call 541-317-3100 ext. 3 or email parking@bendoregon.gov.

Parking on city streets is free, but time limits apply. Check posted signs for the allowed time in each zone. When your time is up, move your car at least one block.

Need more time? The Downtown Parking Garage is a great option – it’s usually available and costs just $1 per hour, making it one of the most affordable parking options in town.

Overtime parking fines start at $12 and increase if unpaid after 6 and 10 days.

Yellow and red curbs mean No Parking.

Parking in these areas may result in a parking ticket or other enforcement action.

Our Parking Compliance Officers (PCOs) are here to help you. They work for the City of Bend through a contractor and wear uniforms so they’re easy to recognize. These officers are approved by the Chief of Police to make sure parking rules are followed.

What do they do?

  • Answer your questions and provide helpful information about parking and downtown.
  • Issue parking tickets when rules are broken.

Their goal is to keep parking fair and safe for everyone while offering friendly assistance when you need it.

Parking rules help keep our streets safe, accessible, and easy to navigate.

Here are some of the most common reasons people receive parking tickets in Bend – and how to avoid them.

Overtime Parking

This is one of the most common parking tickets downtown.

  • Parking on city streets is free, but time limits apply.
  • When time runs out, your car needs to move at least one block.
  • Tickets start at $12 and increase if unpaid after 6 and 10 days.

Meter Violations

Meter violations happen when parking in a metered space without paying or when paid time runs out.

  • You must pay to park in metered spaces during posted hours.
  • If your paid time expires, you may receive a ticket.
  • In many cases, you can add more time to your parking session before it expires.
  • Meter violation tickets start at $12 and increase if unpaid after 6 and 10 days.

Prohibited Parking

These tickets happen when a vehicle is parked where parking isn’t allowed:

Don’t park in:

  • No Parking zones
  • Areas with signs restricting parking
  • Loading zones
  • Bike lanes
  • Fines for these tickets typically range from $50 to $115.

Other Common Tickets

These tickets are given for parking mistakes that affect safety and access, including:

  • Not parking within marked lines
  • Blocking traffic lanes
  • Parking too close to or on crosswalks
  • Parking with expired registration

ADA Parking

Tickets ADA parking rules help keep accessible spaces available for people who need them.

Higher-fine tickets apply when:

  • Parking in an ADA space without a valid ADA placard
  • Parking in an ADA access aisle

These tickets carry higher fines than standard parking tickets.

Downtown streets are narrow, and angled spaces often don’t fit larger vehicles. If your vehicle sticks out into the driving lane, you may receive a parking ticket.

Need more room? Try using parallel parking spaces or one of the downtown parking lots, which offer more space for larger vehicles.

Frequently Asked Questions

Parking Code Update:

The updated parking code takes effect Jan. 1, 2026.
Parking ticket payment and processes for contesting a citation takes effect Jan. 20, 2026.

The new code helps Bend keep up with growth and makes parking rules clearer. Municipal Court’s process is fair and consistent for everyone. The updated code ensures decisions are made with judicial oversight, just like traffic tickets, so everyone is treated equally.

No. Rates, time limits, and permits stay the same.

  • Jan. 1: New code takes effect.
  • Jan. 3: Last day tickets will be issued under the old code in the Downtown and Old Bend parking districts.
  • Jan. 4 – 19: Education Campaign.
  • Jan. 13: Last day to contest tickets issued on or before Jan. 3, 2026.
  • Jan. 20: City begins issuing parking tickets under new code and new payment process begins for all tickets, regardless of when issued; all tickets will be paid to Municipal Court.
  • Jan. 21: First day new-code tickets are available for payment.

The updated code includes rules for RVs, trailers, heavy vehicles, and alternative fueling spaces.

No, parking permits, districts, accessibility rules and immobilization/tow procedures will stay the same.

Parking Services will pause issuing tickets and focus on education about the new code. Anyone violating parking rules will receive a notice explaining their parking error. Vehicles creating a safety issue with their parking method will be towed.

Parking Ticket Process Changes:

The following payment options are available beginning Jan. 21, 2026:

  • Online: Credit/Debit Card or eCheck
  • By mail: Check or Money Order (no cash)
  • In person: Credit/Debit Card, Check, Money Order, or Cash
  • After hours: Use the secure drop box at Municipal Court

555 NE 15th St., Bend OR  97701 (Mailing address is the same)

Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. & 1 p.m.– 4 p.m.; excluding the following holidays:

  • New Year’s Day
  • Martin Luther King Day
  • President’s Day
  • Memorial Day
  • Juneteenth
  • Independence Day
  • Labor Day
  • Veteran’s Day
  • Thanksgiving Day
  • Day After Thanksgiving
  • Christmas Day

No. As of Jan. 20, Passport is for permits only; all ticket actions go through Municipal Court.

Provide proof to Bend Municipal Court, such as a copy of the bill of sale or DMV records showing the transfer of ownership.

Tickets appear the next business day by 12 p.m. If it’s still missing after that, contact Municipal Court.

Contesting means you believe you are not guilty of the violation. You’ll enter your plea with Bend Municipal Court either online: Appearance and Entry of Plea or in-person.

You have 14 days to pay or contest before extra fees apply.

  • A $50 Failure to Appear fee will be added to your ticket fine.
  • After 30 days, unpaid tickets may go to collections (state law allows up to 25% collection fee).
  • Other enforcement actions may apply.

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