Looking to buy or rent?
Please ensure the property meets your parking needs, both now and into the future, before you sign on the line.
A resident parking permit allows residents unlimited parking at no cost, in a time-limited parking area, subject to conditions.
Note: If you have an existing permit, do not apply for a new one. You can amend your existing permit to update the number of approved parking permits or change car or contact details. Visit our Amend/cancel a permit page.
You may be eligible for a resident parking permit if:
- You live in a time-limited parking area
- You have limited off-street parking
- The section of road that your residence is located on does not have metered (paid) parking
- You are not applying to use the permit to park a caravan, motorbike, trailer, long vehicle, heavy vehicle or golf buggy
Complete this checklist to find out if you're eligible for a resident parking permit.
Check for eligibility
If you find from the checklist that you are eligible to apply, choose one of the options below to submit your application. No fees apply for a resident parking permit.
Apply for a permit
Conditions of use for successful applicants
If you are issued a permit:
- The permit must be clearly visible on the left-hand side of the front dash of the vehicle.
- The permit is not valid for use in a metered space or where parking is prohibited.
- The permit is only valid in the suburb within the traffic area identified on the label.
- The permit must not be copied or reproduced.
- The holder of the permit must only use the permit whilst the holder resides at the residence.
Additional information
How many permits can you have?
The number of resident parking permits you can have depends on the type of premises and your available off-street parking. The table below shows how many permits you can apply for.
Type of residence |
Number of off-street parking spaces (e.g. carport/garage) |
Maximum number of permits per premises |
House or duplex |
0 |
3 |
1 |
2 |
2 |
1 |
3 or more |
0 (not eligible) |
Unit or townhouse (see note below*) |
0 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
0 (not eligible) |
Note: Permits are not available for a residence within a multi-residential premises or property on community title scheme land, if:
- the building has more than 30 residences and is located in the Central or Southport Traffic Areas; or
- the building has more than 20 residences and is located in any other Traffic Area.
- plumbing connection after 30 Oct 2018
- multi-residential premises are used, or intended to be used, as a home-based business
- in a multi-level building and directly or indirectly above premises within the multi-level building which are used otherwise than as a residence.
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Renew, replace, update or cancel a permit
Resident parking permits may be renewed annually. They are valid for one calendar year from 1 January to 31 December. We will notify you when your permit is due for renewal.