Parking Meters

​Salem has three types of parking meters. You will find coin operated meters, electronic meters, and electronic pay stations. Parking time limits are posted on signs throughout the paid parking areas.

Meter payments

Parking meter rates are:

• $1.50 per hour; maximum 10 hours for $15
• If using a debit or credit card, the minimum purchase is one hour ($1.50)

Coins are accepted to accommodate shorter-term parking needs and allow more flexible time options, such as paying in advance of the 8:00 a.m. enforcement time.

None of the meters make change or give refunds.

If the meter is broken or malfunctioning, please move to another space and call 503-588-6133 to report the issue.

Enforcement

• Meters are enforced Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
• Motorcycles are not exempt
• Government issued plates are not exempt

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):

• The only Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) placard exempt from paying is the "Wheel Chair User"
• Salem Revised Code 102.085 - Parking for Persons with Disabilities; Parking in Violation of Disabled Parking Laws Prohibited
• Oregon Revised Code 811.635 - Privileges granted by disabled person parking permit other than program placard

Additional information​

Parking meters are enforced through the following Salem Revised Code (SRC):

• SRC 102.060 - Overtime parking in metered zones
• SRC 102.070 - Failure to display permit when required