Carer parking permit

You can apply for a carer parking permit if you are a volunteer or unpaid carer who provides care or assistance to a person who lives in a time-limited parking area.

A carer parking permit allows carers unlimited parking in a time-limited parking area near to the residence, subject to conditions.

To be eligible for a carer parking permit, the carer must not live at the same premises as the person being cared for. Only one carer parking permit can be granted for the residence.

A carer parking permit is for volunteer and unpaid carers who care for a specific individual. Paid carers should apply for a residential care service parking permit.

Note: If you have an existing permit, do not apply for a new one. You can amend your existing permit to update car or contact details. Visit our Amend/cancel a permit page. We will notify you when your permit is due for renewal.

Conditions of use

The conditions of use for carer parking permits are listed on the documentation that comes with your permit.

  1. The permit must be clearly displayed inside the vehicle, attached to the windscreen on the left (passenger) side or placed on the left (passenger) dash.
  2. The permit can only be used while you are actively providing care for the person named in the application at the address listed on the application.
  3. The permit is not valid in a metered space or where parking is prohibited.
  4. The vehicle must be parked near the residence identified in the permit.
  5. The permit is not valid for a long vehicle, motorbike, trailer or heavy vehicle.
  6. The permit must not be copied or reproduced.

Carer parking permits may be renewed annually by way of acknowledgement to the City. They are valid for one calendar year from 1 September to 31 August.

You can renew your permit using one of the methods described on our Permits & licensing renewals page.

Fee

No fees apply for a carer parking permit.

Apply for a permit

To apply for a new carer parking permit, you need to make sure you are eligible.

To be eligible for a carer parking permit, you must:

  • be an unpaid or volunteer carer for a person who lives within a time-limited parking area
  • not live with the person you are caring for (if you do, you may be eligible for a resident parking permit).

Only one carer parking permit will be granted for each residence. If a permit has already been issued to another carer for that residence, your application will not be approved.

If you care for people who live at different addresses, you will need to apply for a permit for each address. A carer parking permit applies to a specific address.

Prepare and submit your application

Choose from the options below to apply for your carer parking permit.

Online

Step 1.Gather your documents

To apply for a carer parking permit, you will need to know:

  • the street address or Lot and RP (parcel) number of the residence of the person requiring care or assistance.

You will also need evidence that you are a carer. Please provide the documents listed in either option below:

  • Option 1: Carers' association evidence If you are a member of a carers' association or are recognised by a carers' association, you can provide written evidence of this from the association.
  • Option 2: Statutory declaration and medical declaration - provide both documents listed below
    • Provide a statutory declaration from you declaring that you provide ongoing care or assistance to the person named on the application who requires assistance with everyday tasks because of disability, frailty, chronic illness or pain. The declaration must declare that your care is non-contractual and unpaid.
    • Provide a statutory declaration from a medical practitioner declaring that the person named on the application requires assistance with everyday tasks because of disability, frailty, chronic illness or pain.

Step 2.Complete and submit our online form

The application must be completed by the carer (the person who will hold the carer parking permit - called the licensee).

On the form:

  • you will first need to enter the property address of the residence of the person requiring care or assistance in the location search screen
  • the licensee is the carer who is applying for the permit
  • the contact is the person we should contact about the permit
  • the licensee and contact can be the same person.

Apply for a carer parking permit online

In person

Step 1.Gather your documents

To apply for a carer parking permit, you will need to know:

  • the street address or Lot and RP (parcel) number of the residence of the person requiring care or assistance.

You will also need evidence that you are a carer. Please provide the documents listed in either option below:

  • Option 1: Carers' association evidence If you are a member of a carers' association or are recognised by a carers' association, you can provide written evidence of this from the association.
  • Option 2: Statutory declaration and medical declaration - provide both documents listed below
    • Provide a statutory declaration from you declaring that you provide ongoing care or assistance to the person named on the application who requires assistance with everyday tasks because of disability, frailty, chronic illness or pain. The declaration must declare that your care is non-contractual and unpaid.
    • Provide a statutory declaration from a medical practitioner declaring that the person named on the application requires assistance with everyday tasks because of disability, frailty, chronic illness or pain.

Step 2.Complete the application form

Download, print and complete the carer parking permit application form(PDF, 166KB)

Step 3.Visit one of our customer service centres

Submit your application at one of our customer service centres (Monday to Friday between 8.15am and 4.30pm).

Please ensure you bring your supporting documentation with you.

By mail

Step 1.Gather your documents

To apply for a carer parking permit, you will need to know:

  • the street address or Lot and RP (parcel) number of the residence of the person requiring care or assistance.

You will also need evidence that you are a carer. Please provide the documents listed in either option below:

  • Option 1: Carers' association evidence If you are a member of a carers' association or are recognised by a carers' association, you can provide written evidence of this from the association.
  • Option 2: Statutory declaration and medical declaration - provide both documents listed below
    • Provide a statutory declaration from you declaring that you provide ongoing care or assistance to the person named on the application who requires assistance with everyday tasks because of disability, frailty, chronic illness or pain. The declaration must declare that your care is non-contractual and unpaid.
    • Provide a statutory declaration from a medical practitioner declaring that the person named on the application requires assistance with everyday tasks because of disability, frailty, chronic illness or pain.

Step 2.Complete the application form

Download, print and complete the carer parking permit application form(PDF, 166KB)

Step 3.Send us your completed application form

Post your completed application form and copies of supporting documents to:

City of Gold Coast
PO Box 5042
GCMC QLD 9726

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