Parking Permit Application Guide
Complete step-by-step guide to obtain your Bar Harbor parking permit online
Quick Start
Before You Begin
Current registration in Bar Harbor
Credit card (if applicable)
Residency or employment proof
Detailed Application Steps
Access and Log In
Get started with the permit portal
What to do:
Go to thepermitportal.com
Use your existing account credentials
Click "Register" to create a new account
Start Application Process
Begin your permit application
What to do:
Click the blue "Apply for Permit" button
Choose "BH - Resident/Employee Permit Parking Areas"
Enter permit start date (defaults to current date)
Select permit type and click green "Apply" button
Complete Application Form
Fill out all required information
Basic Information
Vehicle Information
Required Documents
Important
License plates in "Edit Profile Vehicles" may not match your permitted vehicle. For correct plate details, check the Orange Review/Renew button.
Note: Employee permits cannot switch vehicles once activated.
Review & Submit
Final review before submission
Review Process:
Verify all required fields are completed
Confirm uploaded documents are correct
Go to bottom and click blue "Submit" button
Process Payment
Complete payment if required
Payment Process:
Automatically redirected after submission
Input credit card information
Verify amount and complete payment
Permit Fees
Processing fees may apply
Application Approval
Wait for review and approval
What happens next:
Town office or parking enforcement reviews your application
You'll receive notification when permit is approved
Print or save digital copy from your account
Important Tips & Notes
Select options beginning with "BH" for Bar Harbor permits
Required checkbox for residential permits
Bar Harbor vehicle registration must be uploaded
Summer permits valid until end of year
Vehicle info must match registration documents
Use "Contact Us" link for assistance
Permit Types & Requirements
Choose the permit type that best fits your needs. Each permit has specific eligibility requirements and costs.
Resident Vehicle
FREEEligibility: Bar Harbor residents with vehicle registration and excise tax payment
Required: Current vehicle registration showing Bar Harbor address
Employee Vehicle
$30.00Eligibility: Non-resident employees of Bar Harbor businesses
Required: Proof of employment in Bar Harbor
Property Owner
$75.00Eligibility: Non-residents who own property and pay taxes in Bar Harbor
Required: Proof of property ownership
Guest of Resident
FREEEligibility: Guests of residents requiring on-street parking
Duration: Three days maximum
Commercial Fishing
$5.00Eligibility: Commercial fishers, limited to one space per mooring (30 max/year)
Required: Proof of ownership, excise tax, mooring registration
Bed & Breakfast
$375.00Eligibility: B&B owners requiring guest parking
Required: Property proof, parking spaces, bed count
COA Student
$30.00Eligibility: College of the Atlantic students
Required: Valid student ID, excise tax/registration
Home Business/Rental
$750.00Eligibility: Home businesses or weekly rentals
Required: Business license, property documentation