Parking

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The Town of Boothbay Harbor has four municipal parking lots, all conveniently located within walking distance of the downtown area's retail shops, restaurants, boat trips, etc. The town strives to make your visit enjoyable. We have limited parking, so please follow the information below to make your visit wonderful.

The Town strives to have the latest technology to make your stay more enjoyable. The municipal parking lots have kiosks that only take major credit cards. You pay by the hour. There is a second option, which is the Flow Bird app. This app allows you to pay for your time, notify you when your time is close to up, and add time without returning to a kiosk.

We understand that technology can be temperamental and frustrating. If you have an issue, please look for a Community Service Officer to assist you. They will be in a blue shirt. If you can not find one, please come to the police department.

Municipal Parking Lots

• The Footbridge Parking Lot (Zone 3) comprises 66 spaces, three of which are handicap accessible. It has two Kiosks by the Footbridge.
• The Howard Street Parking Lot consists of 79 spaces, with four spaces for the town office business and three handicap-accessible spaces, with one located next to the town office to conduct business. There are three Kiosks in these parking lots.
• 6 two-hour spaces available on Howard Street across from the library
• The Oak Street Parking Lot consists of 27 parking spaces. One Kiosk.

Parking lots are enforced from June 1^st to Indigenous Peoples Day. The enforcement times are from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

PARKING RULES:

• All municipal lots are pay-by-plate with a minimum time of one hour and a maximum of 12 hours. No parking for 24 hours.
• Vehicles must park in one space only.
• Our pay-by-plate system uses your plate numbers and letters to identify whether you have paid. Please be accurate with your plate. We do not require a receipt in the windshields.
• You must pay before enjoying the town.
• Parking along the street is free for two- and four-hour periods, but it is strictly enforced.
• Due to our narrow streets, side roads are not safe for parking. You will be fined or towed.
• If your vehicle is towed, it is at your expense.
• RVs and Buses are not authorized to park in municipal lots or two- and four-hour parking spaces.

 Parking Lot Fees:

• Parking lots---(Pay by plate at pay stations) $2.00 per hour with all major credit/debit cards accepted. 
• Campers/RV---$5.00 per hour- Please apply for the permit below
• Buses---$5.00 per hour - Please apply for a parking permit. The bus parking permit below is limited in the downtown area.
• Motorcycles-- $1.00 in designated parking area. All other spaces are $2.00.

 ****New Parking Information****

Motorcycle Parking and Fees, We are trying a new spot designated just for motorcycles. This will be in the footbridge municipal lot in the left rear corner.

Reservations for parking begin May 15, 2025 

Paying fines, disputing fines, and the cost of fines.

• Fines must be paid within 30 days of issuance.
• Failure to pay a fine will result in the fines doubling, a Scofflaw, and or being taken to collections.
• When you receive a ticket, all the information will be on it to pay it or dispute it.
• If you choose to dispute the ticket, you have 14 days from the date of issuance to dispute the ticket online. We no longer allow for emails or phone calls to dispute a ticket.
• When you file your dispute, please describe the incident and any evidence that helps prove your case.
• You will receive an email with the findings on whether your case was adjudicated or denied.
• After 14 days if you don’t pay the fine you will be sent a late notice reminder. A late fee will be assessed 30 days after the ticket was issued.
• What is a scofflaw? This means the person is a habitual offender who has refused to pay their fines. Your vehicle is subject to being towed at your expense or booted, which is another fine, and will not be released until all debt is collected.
• After 45 days, your debt will go to a collection agency.

You can now pay parking tickets online, by phone, and in person. 

https://www.tocite.net/boothbayharbor/portal

207-605-5768

RVs and Buses

Bus and RV Permit link

Due to our limited parking, all RVs and Buses must have a parking permit in the downtown area. There are four spots available. You must request a permit before arriving. Your permit must be approved before you are authorized to park. RVs and Buses do not have to have a printout of the permit.

• You can only park in the designated areas below.
• You can only stay for the time you have requested.
• If you do not know the vehicle's license plate at the time of reservation, please update it before parking or see us at the police department.
• There is no overnight parking for RVs.
• Camping is not allowed.
• RVs and Buses are not allowed to park in Parking lots or on the streets.  

 Contact the police department if you have any questions.

Boothbay Harbor Police Department
207-633-5616