Portland Moving Truck Parking Reservation
We handle the permit and sign posting. Apply at least 5 business days before your move.
All-inclusive permits starting at $225
Apply at least 5 business days before your move — signs go up per city regulations
Moving in Portland is hard enough without scrambling for truck parking. Easy Moving Permits handles your PBOT parking-reservation request from start to finish, helping reserve the curb space your moving truck needs. Share your move details, and we take the paperwork off your plate so you can focus on moving day.
How It Works in Portland
Reserve curb space for your moving truck or van with a PBOT parking reservation. Apply at least 5 business days before your move. Signs go up according to PBOT requirements.
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Submit your move details
Tell us your address, move date, truck size, and how many spaces you need. Takes 60 seconds.
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We file the permit with the city
We handle the paperwork and submit directly to the Portland parking department. No city portal, no hold music.
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PBOT reviews your reservation
We review your request, file it with Portland, and email you when the city issues the permit. City review time can vary.
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Parking reservation signs go up
Signs go up according to PBOT requirements.
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Move day — your spot is clear
You pull up to reserved space, ready to load.
All-Inclusive Permit Pricing
We handle the PBOT application; signs go up per city regulations.
Moving Truck Permit (Non-Metered)
- ✓ City permit filed for you
- ✓ Signs go up per city regulations
- ✓ Parking space reserved
See cost breakdown
Moving Truck Permit (Metered)
- ✓ City permit filed for you
- ✓ Signs go up per city regulations
- ✓ Parking space reserved
See cost breakdown
Portland moving permit cost breakdown
Exactly what you pay and who does what. The city fee is set by Portland. Our service fee is what we charge to handle the permit and signs.
| Permit type | City fee | Service fee | Total |
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| Moving Truck Permit (Non-Metered) | $140 | $85 | $225 |
| Moving Truck Permit (Metered) | $174 | $85 | $259 |
- Who posts the signs
- Signs go up per city regulations.
- When you're charged
- Your card is authorized when you apply and charged only once the permit is confirmed.
- Proof of posting
- We email a photo of the posted signs before your move date.
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What Happens Without a Permit?
Without a permit
- × Parking tickets ($100-$300+)
- × No guaranteed spot for your moving truck
- × Double-parking blocks traffic and risks towing
- × Hauling furniture from wherever you find a spot
- × Moving company overtime charges from delays
With Easy Moving Permits
- ✓ Reserved, legal parking right in front of your building
- ✓ Signs go up per city regulations
- ✓ We handle all city paperwork and requirements
- ✓ Card not charged until your permit is approved
- ✓ Service fee only $85 (competitors charge $115)
Why Choose Easy Moving Permits
One price. No surprises.
Your total is shown before you pay — service fee plus the city permit cost, both displayed at checkout. No invoices appearing weeks later.
Your card isn't charged until approved.
We review your application first. If something's wrong, we catch it before your money moves. You're paying for a result, not a promise.
We do the job we're hired for.
We handle the permit application and city fee. Parking reservation signs go up per Portland regulations.
You'll hear from us without chasing us.
We confirm your order, update you when approved, and send photo proof when signs are posted. If you have a question, we respond.
The price on the page is the price you pay.
No fees buried in checkout. No second invoices. No discovering a surprise charge after the fact. Service fee plus city permit cost — that's the math.
Problems get solved, not ignored.
If something goes sideways, we're reachable. We don't go silent after payment clears. Moving day is stressful enough.
Permit Rules & Requirements
Application
- • PBOT accepts Temporary Street Use Permit applications online. Apply 5 to 7 business days before your move.
Signs and enforcement
- • Parking reservation signs go up per city regulations. For non-metered reservations requiring enforcement, PBOT may require sign verification at least 72 hours in advance.
Pricing
- • PBOT's qualifying non-metered reservation rate is $70 per week for each 20-foot by 8-foot space. A standard 40-foot reservation is two spaces.
Metered parking
- • PBOT's metered reservation rate is $87 per day for each 20-foot by 8-foot space. A standard 40-foot reservation is two spaces.
Frequently Asked Questions About Moving Permits in Portland
Can I reserve parking for a moving truck in Portland, Oregon online?
Yes. Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) accepts Temporary Street Use Permit applications online. Easy Moving Permits collects your move details and submits the request to PBOT, so you do not have to navigate the city portal yourself.
How much is a Portland moving truck parking reservation?
Portland moving-permit orders start at $225. This includes a city fee from $140 and our service fee from $85. You see the exact total before payment.
How far ahead should I apply for a Portland moving parking reservation?
Apply 5 to 7 business days before your move. PBOT asks for at least three business days to issue metered or longer-duration reservations. Parking reservation signs go up per city regulations.
Can my reserved space be enforced or towed?
For a valid metered reservation, PBOT allows you to request Parking Enforcement if an unpermitted vehicle is in the reserved area. For a non-metered reservation where sign verification is required, Parking Enforcement must verify correctly installed signs at least 72 hours before enforcement. PBOT charges the permit holder $80 per verification request; Easy Moving Permits does not arrange or include sign inspections.
What happens after I apply for a Portland moving permit?
We review your request, file it with Portland, and email you when the city issues the permit. City review time can vary. Signs go up according to PBOT requirements.
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Moving permits in Portland start at $225 — apply at least 5 business days before your move.
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