The City of Melbourne has a finite supply of parking spaces on our local streets. Permits do not guarantee parking availability, but instead help to balance the local parking needs of residents, business operators and visitors.
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How residential parking permits work
Residential parking permits are only available if you live in an eligible property in a specific area covered by the permit scheme.
Permits do not reserve a parking bay or guarantee parking, but instead allow you to park your car for longer than the time limit shown on specific parking signs.
Permits have an area number specific to the immediate local area. You can only use a permit where a parking sign says ‘Area # Resident Permit Excepted’. Not all parking spaces within permit areas provide this exception.
Neighbourhoods with parking permit areas
City of Melbourne has three neighbourhood groups where parking areas allow extended parking time for residential parking permit holders:
- Carlton, North and West Melbourne
- East Melbourne, Kensington, Parkville, Southbank and South Yarra
- Parkville Gardens.
Each neighbourhood group is divided into specific, numbered permit areas.
You may be eligible for a permit if you live in a property within a permit area.
Find your parking permit area
Use the map and zoom controls below to see if your property is within a permit area.
Select your location to learn more and find out how to apply.
While your property may be in a permit area, your eligibility may depend on the type of property, when it was built and whether your property has space to park your car off-street.
You can only use a permit where a parking sign displays an exception for residents.