People with a valid People with Disabilites Parking Permit may apply for a City Access for People with Disabilities Parking Permit.
This permit provides additional time for parking within the City of Melbourne for the purpose of the holder to attend work, study or medical specialist appointments on a regular basis.
Eligibility
In order to apply for a City Access for People with Disabilities Parking Permit the applicant must provide a copy of a valid People with Disabilites Parking Permit issued in their name, and one of the following:
- a letter (on company stationary) from their workplace confirming their employment within City of Melbourne, or
- a letter (on company stationary) from their school or educational institution within the City of Melbourne confirming their attendence/enrolment, or
- a letter (on company stationary) from their medical specialist within the City of Melbourne confirming their ongoing requirement for medical treatment.
Cost
There is no fee for this permit.
How the scheme works
Vehicles that display on the left hand side of the dashboard with all permit inscriptions clearly visible from the outside of the vehicle:
- a valid People with Disabilities Parking Permit, and
- a valid City Access for People with Disabilities Parking Permit
are able to park in a green timed signed area (eg. one/two hours) for the whole day.
Please note: If the parking space becomes a ‘Clearway’ or ‘No Stopping’ area at any time the vehicle must be moved while these restrictions are in operation.
Where you cannot park
The permit does not allow the holder to park in the following:
- People with Disabilities (blue signed) parking spaces
- Clearways (at nominated clear way times)
- No stopping areas
- Bus stops
- Loading zones
- Construction zones
- Taxi ranks
How to Apply
Application forms for the City Access for People with Disabilities Parking Permit can be obtain via one of the following methods:
If you have a screen reader and require an accessible text only version, visit Parking permits accessible forms.
Submitting your application
Your completed permit application and supporting documentation can be submitted by:
- Post to City of Melbourne, Permits and Approvals, PO Box 488, Melbourne VIC 3001
- Email to permits@melbourne.vic.gov.au
- In person at Town Hall, 120 Swanston Street, Melbourne during business hours between 7.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.
If you have further questions or would like to provide comment or feedback about this permit, contact the City of Melbourne on (03) 9658 9658 or Contact us online.
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