New parking system
Starting in May 2024, we're migrating our parking payment and permitting services from HonkMobile to ParkEngage. On May 20, new walk-up paystations will be available in high-traffic areas. Permit purchases will remain in HONK until June 20. Get the details.
Lewiston-Auburn Campus (LAC) parking
There is open parking for visitors at LAC. No payment is required.
Portland & Gorham campus parking & payment
No parking in Staff/Faculty lots until 3pm. Monday to Friday. Visitors parking is subject to change. Parking is purchased via a mobile payment app or online or scanning a QR code at the parking area. No download required. You will not be able to book parking if restricted.
Call 207-780-4718 for immediate assistance Monday to Friday 9am – 10:30pm. Stop by the parking office in Portland. Email Usmparkingservices@maine.edu
Portland Campus:
Read lot rules here or pay to park: Click here and search for Portland or Gorham
- Parking Garage 1 Abromson at 88 Bedford St.
- P6, next to the University of Maine School of Law, with entrances from Deering Ave. and Exeter St.
- Parking Garage 2 Portland Commons: You may park here from 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
- Paid visitor parking begins after 3pm in staff/faculty lots. 24hrs on Sat/Sun.
Gorham Campus:
Parking in lots are authorized but individual lot rules should be read and abided by before parking. You will not be able to purchase parking if visitors are restricted to park.
Blue signed lots – after 3pm Mon to Thurs and 24hrs on Sat & Sun.
24/7 – Red signed lots & G20, G13, G14, GS1, G12A
7am to 11pm – G7, G11, G2B, G12.
Read lot rules here or pay to park: Click here and search for Portland or Gorham
Taking a campus tour or visiting the Office of Admissions?
Please note that the time limit for the validation will not extend past your campus visit.
Digital Parking System & Mobile Payments
Starting July 20, 2023, you can use your mobile device to pay for parking.
You must begin your digital parking session within 10 minutes of parking. To begin your digital parking session, use your mobile device to scan the QR code signage posted in the parking garage or parking lot. This will connect you to our digital parking system. You can then select your parking session duration and make the payment using the available payment options. Once the payment is processed, the parking session will be activated.
Entering your license plate information
- Personalized Plates: When you register your vehicle you must omit non-alphanumeric and special characters. For example, if your plate read “A B C – 123”. Enter “ ABC-123 “.
- Vehicles without License Plates: Vehicles without a license plate must register their temporary license plate. Once you receive your vehicle’s permanent license plate you must update your account via the parking app or web access.
Parking cost
- Portland campus: $4/hour. Bus/Trailer $6/hour.
- Gorham campus: $1/hour. Bus/Trailer $2/hour.
Vendor fees are applied to payment transactions to provide you with a seamless and hassle-free parking experience. The fees support the maintenance and improvement of the app, ensuring reliable services and customer support. Parking is purchased via a mobile payment app/online. You will not be able to book parking if restricted.
What to do if don’t have access to a computer or a phone
You can pay for parking in advance. Contact parking services prior to arriving on campus. If you are contacting us outside of our business hours after hours, please contact support within the payment app. Additionally, HONK offers 8am to 8pm support for payment-related help. Live chat online or call 866-675-7337 or support@honkmobile.com. Pre-arrival booking of parking is available — this is not reserved parking.