Parking Services

Welcome to Parking Services. Here you can find information about short-term and permit parking in downtown Bellingham and Fairhaven.

Hourly Parking

Mobile payment, pay stations, meters and a parking garage offer quick short-term parking options.

Parking Tickets

Check for outstanding parking tickets, pay online, or request an appeal.

Parking Permits

Information on downtown, Fairhaven, residential and commercial parking permits.

Paid Parking Changes

Information on the changes to paid parking that began May 1, 2022.

Electric Vehicle Charging

Rates for using City-owned EV charging stations.

Parking Rules and Regulations

To report parking violations please call 9-1-1 or the non-emergency line at 360-676-6911.

Parking enforcement
Parking signs
Development Requirements – Parking
Loading Zone Warning (PDF)
Downtown parking district (318K PDF)
Downtown parking inventory (1,136K PDF)
Residential Parking Zones (330K PDF)

For additional questions about parking operations, contact Parking Services in the Finance Department, email parksmart@cob.org, or call (360) 778-7780. Parking Services is open 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Resources

Parking Frequently Asked Questions
2018 Downtown Bellingham Parking Study Summary (PDF)
2018 Fairhaven Parking Study Summary (PDF)
Paid Parking Areas Map – Downtown
Paid Parking Areas Map – Fairhaven
Transportation Commission
Fairhaven Parking Task Force
Parking Services Contacts