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Who can apply
You can apply for a residential parking permit if you:
- live in a street that's in a residential parking permit zone
- live in a street that has time restricted parking areas of one hour or more
- meet the relevant eligibility criteria outlined below.
There are 2 types of residential parking permits:
- Specified Vehicle Permits
- Visitor Parking Permits.
Only residents who live at the property can apply. You can only submit one application per property at a time.
Residential parking permits issued to a property are charged as follows (pro rata fees may apply):
| Permit (where eligible) | Standard rate | Pensioner rate |
|---|---|---|
| First | Free | Free |
| Second | Free | Free |
| Third | $110 | $85 |
Only in exceptional circumstances will a fourth residential parking permit be issued. It’ll be charged at the same rate as the third permit.
Specified Vehicle Permit
Apply for a Specified Vehicle Permit for a vehicle registered either:
- at your address
- to a company and driven by someone at your address.
Display your permit in the lower left corner of the vehicle's windscreen.
The Specified Vehicle Permit is only for the vehicle listed on the permit.
Visitor Parking Permit
Apply for a Visitor Parking Permit for a vehicle:
- visiting your address
- registered at your address, for example if you live in a share house and the permit is shared with housemates.
Hang the permit on the rear view mirror of the visiting vehicle.
Watch the video below on how to assemble and display a Visitor Parking Permit in your vehicle.
Eligibility and number of residential parking permits you can have
The number of parking permits you can have depends on your property type.
Single home
A single home can include 2 separate buildings or dwellings if both are covered by the same council rates.
You can apply for 3 parking permits, including a maximum of 2 visitor permits.
Unit or apartment
Check when your unit or apartment was built to find out if you can get a permit.
- If you live in a unit or apartment that was built after July 2011, you are not eligible for a residential parking permit of any kind.
- If you live in a unit or apartment that was built between 2001 and July 2011, you may be eligible for one Specified Vehicle Permit or one Visitor Parking Permit. To find out if you're eligible call us on (03) 9278 4444.
Property above a shop
If you live above a shop, you may be able to get a Specified Vehicle Permit.
Submit your application and a council officer will assess the area before making a decision.
Boarding or rooming houses
If you are boarding or live in a rooming house, you can have 2 Visitor Parking Permits per property.
The house manager needs to submit the application.
Find out more about rooming houses on the Consumer Affairs Victoria website.
Apply for a residential parking permit
You apply for a residential parking permit online.
Apply for a residential parking permit
We'll get back to you within 10 days with one of the following:
- your parking permit
- a request for more information
- an explanation of why we can't issue you a permit.
What to include with your application
Please provide proof of address. Include a current document showing your full name and address, such as:
- a driver licence (we need to see both sides)
- an internet or phone bill (issued in the last 3 months, service and postal address must be the same)
- a lease agreement signed by the landlord or real estate agent and all tenants
- a letter from the landlord or real estate agent confirming your tenancy
- your home and contents insurance policy.
Update or cancel a parking permit
Update your current residential parking permit when you:
- change your vehicle registration
- want to change your permit type (for example to change a Visitor Parking Permit to a Specified Vehicle Permit).
Cancel your parking permit when you don't need it anymore.
Only the original permit holder can apply to update or cancel a parking permit.
Before you apply to change your permit type, check your eligibility and how many parking permits you can have above.
Apply to update or cancel your parking permit online
We'll get back to you within 10 business days with one of the following:
- your amended permit
- a request for more information
- an explanation of why we can't issue you a permit.
Lost or damaged parking permits
If you lose or damage your residential parking permit, we can replace it.
Only the original permit holder can apply for a replacement permit by completing the lost or damaged residential parking permit form below.
The fee for a replacement permit is $30.
Submit the form, supporting documents and payment by email to [email protected], in person or post to our council offices.
If possible include your damaged permit with your application.
Your application needs to include a statutory declaration. For information on how to make one, visit the Justice Department website.
We'll get back to you within 10 business days with one of the following:
- your permit
- a request for more information
- an explanation of why we can't issue you a permit.
We'll cancel your original permit when we issue you a new one. If you use your cancelled permit you could get a fine.
Download Residential Parking Permit replacement application form
More information
Download Parking Permit Policy
Read our residential parking permit conditions.
For more information contact us on (03) 9278 4444 or email [email protected].
Permit renewals
We renew residential parking permits every 2 years. The next round of renewals will be in June 2025.
If your permit has expired and you didn't receive your new permit, please email us at [email protected].