Parking Information
Map for guidance only. Always obey posted parking signs and pavement markings. Parking rules are strictly enforced. Never park in a manner which obstructs traffic. Never park on a sidewalk, in front of a driveway or alley, within an intersection, within 10 feet of a hydrant, on a crosswalk, within 15 feet of a corner or stop sign, along the side of another vehicle, upon any bridge, or any place where official signs or curb painting so prohibit. Always park in marked spaces when they are clearly present. No vehicle may be parked on a public street or public parking lot for more than 72 hours.
Permit and Paid Parking Policy
- Town Council's Permit and Paid Parking Policy is in effect in specified downtown areas. The Parking Map best illustrates the areas where there are kiosks, meters & signed permit parking.
- The Parking rates range from $2.00 per hour to $4.00 per hour with certain high demand areas having 4-hour limits and the other areas with no limits.
- All major credit/debit cards are accepted as well as US quarters and Town of Bar Harbor Smart Cards and tokens, but no paper money.
- Paid parking will be enforced between the hours of 8 AM to 9 PM, Monday through Saturday and 12 PM to 9 PM on Sunday from May 15 to October 30.
- Permit parking areas are designated by signage and will be available for residents, employees, COA students and a few other categories that require certain eligibility factors. Residential permits will automatically renew each season if the applicant choses to select that option. Non-residential, COA, and employee permits are good for one season and should be applied for online. They will be approved by authorized staff and issued electronically by vehicle plate number. Other specialty permits are available, such as contractor, dumpster, boat/trailer, or commercial fishing permits.
- There are free 15-minute parking spaces available in three locations downtown.
- Free all-day parking may be available on other side streets that are not signed.
APPLY FOR A PARKING PERMIT
Check your spam/junk folder for the first email confirmation from the Permit portal, then add them to your approved list to receive future emails.
PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT RESIDENT/EMPLOYEE PERMITS WILL NOT ENTITLE THE PERMIT HOLDER TO PARK IN METERED OR KIOSK PARKING LOCATIONS; THOSE ZONES ARE STRICTLY PAY-TO-PARK.
CITATIONS
Questions regarding violations should be directed to the Bar Harbor Police Department – Parking Enforcement at 207-288-1777. During the off season (November – April), questions can be directed to the Finance Department at 207-288-5096.
Payment of a Citation
1. Pay online at https://barharbor.citationportal.com/2. Pay by Mail – Make check or money orders payable to Treasurer, Town of Bar Harbor. Mail to
Town of Bar Harbor
93 Cottage Street
Bar Harbor, ME 04609
3. In Person Payments – Payment can be made in person at the address below weekdays from 8:30am and 5:00pm.
Treasurer’s Office – Municipal Building
93 Cottage Street
Bar Harbor, ME 04609
PARKING TOKENS AVAILABLE FOR SALE
PARKING SMART CARDS AVAILABLE FOR SALE
The smart cards have a picturesque photo with the town logo on one side and the directions for use on the other side.
Click HERE for a larger / printable version of the Parking map. Current as of 5-13-2019