U-Haul Coupons Portland, OR

Portland moves often involve older homes, bridges across the Willamette River and plenty of rain. Common routes run north to Seattle and south through Oregon to California.

Moving tips for Portland

• Older Portland homes can have narrow stairs and doorways — measure big furniture first.
• Rain is common for much of the year; keep moisture-sensitive items in sealed bins.
• Late spring through early fall is the most popular moving period.

Parking a moving truck in Portland

The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) reserves curb space for moving trucks, trailers and storage containers through a Temporary Street Use Permit. The reserved space cannot be used for passenger cars or SUVs. PBOT’s base rates are priced per 20 by 8 foot space: $87 per day in metered areas, $70 per week in non-metered areas inside the service area and $48 per week outside it. Plan on five to seven business days from application to start date, since metered or longer requests need at least three business days to issue.

Signs work differently by block. In metered areas, city staff post them, usually one to two business days before the start. On non-metered streets you print the emailed signs and mount them on your own barricades at least 24 inches wide and 30 inches tall, at each corner and every 40 feet. Signs taped to trees, poles or cones are not enforced, and signs become enforceable 72 hours after Parking Enforcement verifies them. Put a copy of the permit on the dashboard of the truck. Questions go to TSUP@portlandoregon.gov or 503-823-7365.

Best time of year to move in Portland

The National Weather Service’s Portland climate book says the airport gets about 35 to 37 inches of rain a year, nearly 90 percent of it between mid-October and mid-May, and only about 3 percent in July and August. August is the warmest month, with a 1991–2020 normal high of 82.3°F. Snow is rare, about four days a year with measurable amounts, but cold east winds from the Columbia River Gorge can bring freezing rain to eastern and northern Portland. July and August are the most reliable dry months, which is also when demand peaks, so reserve early (see the best time to rent a U-Haul).

Moving trends in and out of Portland

Oregon posted the biggest jump of any state on the 2025 U-Haul Growth Index, rising 23 places from 34th to 11th. The Portland metro did not make U-Haul’s top 25 growth metros, but Bend did, at 22nd.

Portland moving tips

• On a non-metered street, buy or borrow barricades before moving day, since PBOT will not enforce signs posted any other way.
• Apply early enough to allow the 72-hour wait after sign verification, which happens Monday to Friday 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and weekends 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• In winter, check for east wind and freezing rain advisories before loading in east or north Portland, the areas the NWS says are most exposed.

Sources: Portland Bureau of Transportation, National Weather Service Portland, U-Haul.