Eligibility criteria

To be eligible for a residential or visitor parking permit, you must meet all of the following criteria:

• Live in a permit parking zone (check the permit map zone)

• Your property must have limited or no off-street parking (e.g., garage, carport)

• Your vehicle must be registered to your residential address.

• Vehicle type must be eligible

Eligible vehicles

• Private-use cars

• Motorhomes or vans (under 4.5 tonnes)

• Motorbikes

Ineligible vehicles

• Trailers

• Trucks

• Buses

• Caravans

• Commercial vehicles over 4.5 tonnes

Special cases

Some exceptions may apply. The following vehicle types may be eligible under special conditions:

• Company Vehicles
  You may apply if you can provide a signed letter from your employer stating:

  • You have full-time use of the vehicle

  • The vehicle is kept at your residential address

• Interstate Vehicles
  You may apply for a temporary 6-month permit if your vehicle is registered in another state. Additional proof of residency and identity will be required.

How many permits can I apply for?

The number of permits you can apply for depends on:

• Your property type

• The number of vehicles registered to your address

• The amount of off-street parking available (e.g., garage or driveway)

To find out how many residential and visitor permits you may be eligible for, refer to the Eligibility Table below or check our detailed Eligibility Guide.

*Some permits may be issued at the applicant’s cost. Please refer to our Fees and Charges page for details.

Not sure what applies to your property?

Contact our Customer Service Team on 02 9911 6555. We're happy to help.