Visitor parking permit

Who can apply?

A visitor parking permit allows your visitors unlimited parking at no cost, in a time-limited parking area, subject to conditions.

You may be eligible for a visitor parking permit if:

  • you live in a time-limited parking area
  • you do not have a resident event parking permit
  • 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.

Fees

There is an application fee and an annual renewal fee for visitor parking permits.

  • Application fee: $100
  • Annual permit fee (Register of fees and charges): $100
  • Permits valid: 1 January to 31 December. (No pro rata. The fee remains the same despite the month of purchase and all permits expire on 31 December.)
  • Visitor parking permits are renewed annually. For payment options for annual fee and permit renewals visit Make a payment.

Check & prepare to apply

Step 1 – Check if you're eligible

Complete this checklist to find out if you're eligible for a visitor parking permit.

The checklist will determine if you should apply for a permit or if based on your answers, a permit would not be approved.

Check for eligibility

Step 2 – Prepare for your application

If the checklist indicates you may be eligible for a permit, you will need to provide proof of residency to support your application. See examples of supporting documentation under the 'Gather your documents' subheading in the 'How to apply' options below.

Step 3 – Submit your application

If you find from the checklist that you are eligible to apply, choose one of the options below to submit your application.

Apply for a permit

Online

Step 1.Gather your documents

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

  • street address or Lot and RP (parcel) number.

You will need to provide proof of your residency. You can provide one or more of these documents:

  • recent electricity bill detailing applicant name and property address
  • recent rates notice (for owner occupiers)
  • current signed tenancy or lease agreement.

Step 2.Complete and submit our online form

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

On the form:

  • you will first need to enter your property address in the location search screen
  • the licensee is the resident 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 visitor parking permit online

In person

Step 1.Gather your documents

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

  • street address or Lot and RP (parcel) number.

You will need to provide proof of your residency. You can provide one or more of these documents:

  • recent electricity bill detailing applicant name and property address
  • recent rates notice (for owner occupiers)
  • current signed tenancy or lease agreement.

Step 2.Complete the application form

Download, print and complete the Visitor parking permit application form(PDF, 181KB)

Step 3.Visit one of our customer service centres

Submit and pay for 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 visitor parking permit, you will need to know your:

  • street address or Lot and RP (parcel) number.

You will need to provide proof of your residency. You can provide one or more of these documents:

  • recent electricity bill detailing applicant name and property address
  • recent rates notice (for owner occupiers)
  • current signed tenancy or lease agreement.

Step 2.Complete the application form

Download, print and complete the visitor parking permit application form(PDF, 181KB)

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

Include a cheque or money order payable to City of Gold Coast for the amount of the visitor parking permit.

Step 4 – Conditions of use for successful applicants

If you are issued a permit:

  1. The permit must be clearly visible on the left-hand side of the front dash of the vehicle.
  2. The permit is not valid for a caravan, motorbike, trailer, long vehicle, heavy vehicle or golf buggy.
  3. The permit is not valid for use in a metered space or where parking is prohibited.
  4. The permit must not be copied or reproduced.
  5. The permit must only be used by a person visiting or attending your residence.

Additional information

How many permits can you have?

The number of visitor 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 resident Maximum number of permits per premises
House or duplex 3
Unit or townhouse (see note below*) 1
*Note: Permits are not available for a residence within a multi-residential 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
  • 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.

Renew, replace, update or cancel a permit

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