Bend updates parking code for 2026
Tracee Tuesday
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — City of Bend rolls out clearer parking rules and a streamlined ticket process starting January 1, 2026, aiming for fairer enforcement. The updates target EV charging, RVs, and commercial vehicles while shifting citations to Municipal Court.
This means when you get a ticket, you must make arrangements with the municipal court within 14 days, just like a traffic ticket. The city says this will make dealing with tickets fairer and easier.
David Abbas, Director of Transportation and mobility for the City of bend says, “(it’s )just that judicial oversight and consistent, you know, fair, equal, approach to those citations, just like a traffic, citation, instead of having those be handled differently in separate areas, putting it all within that, within that judicial system. ”
Parking rates, time limits, permits, and enforcement tools remain unchanged. The Passport app continues for payments and permits, with ticket data syncing nightly to court systems.
New regulations require cars in EV spots to be actively charging active;u charging in EV spaces.
There’s a new regulation against RVs oversized vehicles from blocking sidewalks or lanes. Heavy commercial vehicles over 26,000 pounds, such as semi trucks, cannot park in residential areas overnight from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Trailers and campers can only stay for 72-hour in street parking, unless attached to a motorized vehicle. Time limits now mandate moving one full block after expiration.
Starting January 21, handle tickets online at bendoregon.gov/parkingcitation or in-person; meter/overtime fines begin at $12, rising to $25 after 6 days and $45 after 10.
Education runs January 4-19; new tickets process from January 20. Visit the city’s website for details.