Corvallis goes sticker-free with new online parking permit system

May 4, 2026 - Permit parking in Corvallis is about to get a lot more convenient with the launch of a new self-service online permit management system. The City of Corvallis Public Works Department has been hard at work developing the new permit parking system, which officially launched on May 1.

The new system covers most parking permit functions used by the public in Corvallis, including:

• Residential Parking District permits
• Residential guest/visitor passes
• 10-hour meter permits in downtown

Previously, many of these permits were primarily accessed through in-person visits to the Corvallis Public Works main office. By creating a free account, customers can apply for permits and renew existing permits using their personal device. They can also update license plate and vehicle information, and sign up for automatic annual permit renewal for eligible permits.

The new system avoids stickers, hang tags, and physical permits. Instead, your permits are associated with your vehicle license plate – a convenient and efficient way of managing everything in one place.

“We’re excited to take this important step toward modernizing our heavily used parking permit system,” said Rory Rowan, the City’s Transportation Division Manager. “For a college town like Corvallis, parking permits represent a huge opportunity to improve efficiency and customer service for our entire community.”

The system is powered by Passport, a parking technology vendor used in hundreds of cities nationwide.

While the new system will become available on May 1, Public Works staff notes that there will be a transition period as the new permit system enters widespread use. During that time, the City will continue to honor all existing hang tags, stickers, and other permits.

For more information on this project, email parkingpermits@corvallisoregon.gov or call 541-766-6916.