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                    Parking permits

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                    A range of permits are available for people with specific parking needs, to help make it easier to park and get things done in the City of Melbourne.

                    ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​As the city continues to grow and change, we need to use existing kerbside space in a way that considers the needs of all users. Parking permits are one way we manage parking demand and make sure people with a genuine need can access parking on the street. This means optimising access for people with special parking needs like people with disability, healthcare workers, business operators, visitors and residents.​

                    Current permit holders

                    Pay or renew your parking permit below, or get help with onli​ne pa​yment.​​​​

                    Simpler parking in the city

                    Good parking management helps keep our city moving – and our plan to make parking simpler and fairer will unlock hundreds more spaces, provide free 15-minute parking and introduce cheaper rates for off-peak times.

                    The Parking and Kerbside Management Plan has been informed by the experience of around 1,000 road users and received strong support from the community and businesses – who told us they look forward to an improved parking experience in the CBD.

                    The final Parking and Kerbside Management Plan will be considered by Council at the 16 May Future Melbourne Committee meeting. See the final plan.

                    ​Types of parking permits

                    Click on a permit type below to learn more and find out how to apply.​

                    Parking permits for people with disability

                    Parking permits for people with disability that are available to City of Melbourne residents, organisations, and people requiring frequent access to the city for work, study or specialist medical appointments.


                    Healthcare support worker parking permits

                    Parking permits for licensed healthcare providers and their support workers to carry out home or community visits during business hours in resident parking permit areas.


                    Reserved parking permits

                    Short-term parking permits to book parking bays for events, film shoots, removals, building maintenance and other activities with specific parking needs.


                    Residential parking permits

                    Parking permits for residents of eligible properties without off-street parking, who need to park on the street for longer periods.


                    Medical practitioner parking permits

                    Parking permits for medical practitioners who work at selected hospitals in the central city and need access to dedicated on-street parking close to the hospital.​


                    Parking permits for small home renovations

                    Parking permits for residents who need a tradesperson to park nearby and work at their property during small renovation projects (of up to 13 weeks).​

                    Vehicle access permit for Swanston Street and Bourke Street Mall​

                    Permits for businesses that need to deliver goods or services to their customers in Swanston Street or Bourke Street during designated times.​

                    Contact us

                    Need more help? Ask us a question here​.

                    For permit-related questions, enter the permit type as the subject.


                    How to pay online

                    You can pay for your parking permit online​.

                    Paying for a new parking permit

                    ​After we approve your permit application, we’ll send you a link to pay online using Visa or Mastercard. You’ll​ need your payment reference number and the amount due, as shown in the example below.

                    You can also pay with EFTPOS in person at the Melbourne Town Hall Customer Service Centre.

                    New permits must be paid in full – we don’t accept part payments.

                    Payment notice example, with the reference number and payment amount both circled in red.

                    Renewing your parking permit

                    Your parking permit renewal form has a link to pay online using Visa or Mastercard. You’ll need your payment reference number and the amount due, as shown in the example below.

                    You can also pay with EFTPOS in person at the Melbourne Town Hall Customer Service Centre.

                    Permit renewals must be paid in full – we don’t accept part payments.

                    Permit renewal notice example. 

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