Residential and Guest Parking

Residential parking permits may be issued to any resident of the City of Port Orchard who has valid photo identification and is the owner of a vehicle that is licensed to operate on the highway. Each permit shall be $10.00, and up 4 permits can be issued per residence. The permit shall be valid for 2 years upon the date of receiving the permit and will expire on the last day of the issuance calendar month.

When the permit is issued, a sticker will be provided.  Permits must be visible from the outside of the vehicle to approaching Parking Enforcement Officers and must be affixed to the front or rear windshield on the driver's side.

Parking permits allow the owner of the vehicle to park within a one block radius of the owners’ residence on streets with posted restrictions unless the resident resides on Bay Street, then the block of 700 Prospect Street is acceptable.

This permit does not guarantee a parking place nor does it allow the owner to reserve a parking place.

This permit is NOT VALID in the following areas:  Bay Street and all areas between Prospect Street and the waterfront, Frederick Avenue, and the 100 and 200 blocks of Sidney Avenue directly in front of a business.

The City of Port Orchard reserves the right to cancel the permit or to amend the rules at any time.

It is now possible to apply for a residential parking permit online using the following link:  Residential Parking Permit

Alternatively, you may complete and print the following application form and submit it to the Finance Department at 216 Prospect Street.

Residential Parking Permit Application

For additional information, please contact the Finance Department at 360-876-5139 or finance@portorchardwa.gov.

The Cost to replace a lost or damaged residential parking permit is $5.  Please contact or visit the Finance Department if you need a replacement residential parking permit.