City of Lewiston's Municipal Parking Program

• The City of Lewiston's Municipal Parking Program is administered by its Accounting Division - 207-513-3123 X3214; TTY/TDD 207-513-3007. 
• The office is located on the second floor of Lewiston City Hall, 27 Pine Street, and hours of operation are 8:30 AM - 4 PM, Monday - Friday. 
• To secure a parking pass card, one must return the completed Parking Application in person to City Hall, Accounting Division, during operational hours.

Parking Garage Rules
Individual Parking Application
Business Parking Application

Parking Garage Fees

1. Hourly rate: $1 per hour (daily maximum of $6)
2. Parking pass for resident living in downtown area monthly rate: $42
3. Parking pass - standard monthly rate: $55
4. Under one hour: FREE
5. Weekdays (6 pm - 6 am) and Weekends (6 pm Friday - 6 am Monday) - FREE
6. FMI:  Parking Fee Master Policy

Parking Garage Locations (directions provided from Lewiston City Hall, 27 Pine Street)

• Centreville Garage - 62 Canal Street - Height for Access is 6'11
• Chestnut Street Garage - 29 Chestnut Street - Height for Access is 6'7
• Lincoln Street Garage - 16 Lincoln Street - Height for Access is 7'
• Oak Street Garage - 1 Oak Street - Height for Access is 7'
• Southern Gateway Garage - 425 Lisbon Street - Height for Access is 7'

Employer Discount Programs*

Downtown Small Business Parking Fee Discount Program 
(Small Employer with Less Than 50 Employees)

• The first two parking passes are discounted to $42 each per month. 
• Each pass purchased thereafter is $55 a month. 
• If a $55 parking pass is paid on an annual (full payment on July 1) or yearly basis (in three increments), there is a cost savings of $60.

Annual Payment - Full Payment Due July 1
First and second passes - $504
Any other pass - $600

Yearly Payment - Three Payments  
Due July 1
First and second passes - $252
Other passes - $300

Due October 1
First and second passes - $126
Other passes - $150

Due January 1
First and second passes - $126
Other passes - $150

Major Employer with 50+ Employees

• The annual cost for each parking pass is $540; full payment can be made on July 1.
• The pass payment can also be paid in three increments as noted below.
• Increment amounts:  July 1 - $270; October 1 - $135; and January 1 - $135.

Major Employee with 150+ Employees

• The annual cost for each parking pass is $420; full payment can be made on July 1. 
• The pass payment can also be paid in three increments as noted below.
• Increment payments:  July 1 - $210; October 1 - $105; and January 1 - $105.

*Employee discount programs pertain to designated areas of parking:  The designated areas pertain to businesses that own or lease real estate and operate within the corner of Main and Bates Streets, southward to Adams Avenue, westward to Canal Street, northward to Cedar Street, westward to Lincoln Street, northward to Main Street, and eastward to the point of beginning.

Validation Device for Businesses

In addition, businesses may utilize a validation machine for a refundable deposit of $500, a cost savings of $525 as the price of each machine is $1,025. Patrons who have their parking ticket validated upon arrival at a business will not have to pay to park.  At the close of each month, the validating business will receive an invoice for the dollar amount validated for that month. 

To obtain a validation machine, a business may contact Laura LaBelle at llabelle@lewistonmaine.gov or (207) 513-3123, X3214; TTY/TDD 207-513-3007. If a validation machine is returned in good condition, the deposit is refunded.

Public Transit

Citylink - The Purple Bus - Access to the Citylink bus system serving Lewiston and Auburn.

Western Maine Transportation System: 207-777-4563