FAQs

What is my Zone?: To pay for parking using PassportParking, you will need a Zone number. The Zones break down as follows:
Short-term on-street parking: Zone 4061
Long-term, employee and resident parking: Zone 4062
Pay lots(Bank Street and New Park): Zone 4063

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Parking Commission

1. Where can I park?: The public may park in any legal on-street space or public lot space. Take care to note any signs in area (Permit Parking Only, Pay Here, Loading Zone, Bus Zone, etc.) and follow as directed. Inquire about monthly leased spaces, parking permits, or long-term parking PINs at the Parking Commission's office during office hours. Our Parking Map can be viewed here and you may also refer to the Parking Areas link.

2. What is my Zone?: To pay for parking using PassportParking, you will need a Zone number. The Zones break down as follows:
Short-term on-street parking: Zone 4061
Long-term, employee and resident parking: Zone 4062
Pay lots(Bank Street and New Park): Zone 4063

3. When is parking enforced?: Parking enforcement is done Monday through Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm, with the exception of State of MT legal holidays.
Metered parking starts at 9:00am on the street, however all pay lots, lease areas, residential permit areas, loading zones and time-limited spaces are enforced starting at 8:00am.

4. How can I report malfunctioning equipment to the Parking Commission?: Report malfunctioning equipment here.
If you are using this form to report a problem with a ticket, you will not receive a response. You can report ticket issues to the Parking Commission office by phone at (406) 552-6250 or in person at 128 W Main Street.

5. Where do I pay my parking ticket?: Parking tickets may be mailed in to the Parking Commission’s office, at 128 W. Main Street, using the envelope provided. This envelope with payment may also be placed in a night deposit box located just outside the main door of the Parking Commission’s offices at 128 W. Main Street. The Missoula Parking Commission will also accept your payment via phone at (406) 552-6250 or online here using a Visa or MasterCard.

6. How do I obtain a permit for commercial, special services, handicap, loading zone, meter bags, and the Residential Parking Permit Program?: All the above permits require an application to be filled out, so it is necessary to come down to the Parking Commission's office at 128 W. Main Street to complete it.