Parking concerns

Parking Services may only address parking related concerns within the Downtown Vancouver district. Concerns outside of downtown neighborhoods are handled by the Vancouver Police Department.

Where we can enforce

Downtown Vancouver from the Waterfront north to Fourth Plain
Between King Street and I-5
View the map below to see if your concern falls within our district.

Vehicles we can enforce

Vehicles parked illegally on the public right-of-way, including:
- Cars, trucks, and motorcycles
- RVs, trailers, and boats on trailers
There must be a VIN number or license plate so a citation can be issued

What we cannot enforce

Objects left on-street (e.g., garbage bins, traffic cones, debris)
Non-vehicle related obstructions

How to report a concern to Parking Services

Call our Parking Services line at 360-487-8650 and leave a voice message or
Email Parking Services at cityparkingservices@cityofvancouver.us
The Parking Services phone number is a voicemail inbox. It does not connect you to a live representative. Messages are checked regularly, and staff will return calls when necessary.

For reports outside our jurisdiction

Directly to 311
Using CRESA’s Abandoned Vehicle Report Form
Report to Vancouver Police Department at our Report a Concern page.

Parking Enforcement District – Map

Map shows downtown parking with Fourth Plain Blvd as the North border, Reserve Street as the East border, the Columbia River as the South border and the train tracks East of Lincoln Ave as the East border.