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                    Resident parking permits for all other areas

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                    Residents of eligible properties in areas of East Melbourne, Kensington, Parkville, Southbank and South Yarra can apply for residential parking permits. Find out if you’re eligible and how to apply.

                    ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​To balance parking needs in residential areas, permits are only available where a property has not contributed to an increase in residential density:

                    • In areas 3B, 7, 12, 15A, 16, 18 your home must have been issued a certificate of occupancy before 25 March 2010.
                    • In area 8 your home must have been issued a certificate of occupancy before 25 October 2011.
                    • In areas 1A, 1B, 1C your home must have been issued a certificate of occupancy before 1 May 2018.
                    • In area 3A your home must have been issued a certificate of occupancy before 1 July 2018.

                    Residents are not eligible if the property has been reconstructed to increase residential density, is a commercial property or is purpose-built student accommodation.

                    If your property was originally and is currently a residential property: it may be eligible for parking permits if it has been restored to use as a residence after the cut-off dates and does not increase the number of dwellings.

                    Find your parking permit area.

                    How to apply

                    ​Please read the Conditions of Issue and Use (DOC 72 KB) before applying.

                    You can either apply online or submit the completed application form by email, post or in person.

                    Apply by email, post or in person

                    Alternatively, you can download the application form (PDF 2.1 MB) or view the accessible application form for screen readers (DOC 73 KB) and submit the completed form by email, post or in person.

                    • Email:
                      residentialparking@melbourne.vic.gov.au
                    • Post:
                      City of Melbourne Permits Team
                      PO Box 488
                      Melbourne VIC 3001
                    • In person:
                      Melbourne Town Hall Administration Building
                      120 Swanston Street, Melbourne
                      Business hours, Monday to Friday (public holidays excluded)
                      In most cases, parking permits applied for in person can be issued on the spot.

                    Number of permits available to you

                    • ​Residents in Areas 1A, 1B, 1C, 2, 3A, 3B, 8, 10, 16 and 27 may apply for up to two parking permits, with a limit of one transferable permit per property.
                    • Residents in Areas 7, 12, 14, 15A, 15B, 17, 18, 19, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25 and 26 may apply for one parking permit.

                    Permit options available

                    Single registration: a permit for use by one specific vehicle, with the vehicle registration printed on it.

                    Single registration permit.

                    Dual registration: a permit for use by two specific vehicles, with the two vehicle registrations printed on it. The permit can only be displayed on one of those vehicles at a time.

                    Dual registration permit.

                    Transferable parking permit: this permit can be used on any vehicle and is suitable for visitors. It has no vehicle registrations printed on it.

                    Transferable parking permit.
                     
                    All permits are issued for 12 months.

                    Permit combinations

                    Eligible properties in areas 1A, 1B, 1C, 2, 3A, 3B, 8, 10, 16 and 27 can have one of the following combinations:

                    • up to two single vehicle registration permits
                    • up to two dual vehicle registration permits
                    • one single registration permit and one dual vehicle registration permit
                    • one single registration permit and one transferable permit
                    • one dual registration permit and one transferable permit.

                    Eligible properties in areas 7, 12, 14, 15A, 15B, 17, 18, 19, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25 and 26 can have one of the following combinations:

                    • one single vehicle registration permit
                    • one dual vehicle registration permit
                    • one transferable permit.

                    Required documents

                    You must provide us with one document from the list below to confirm you are living at the property:

                    • utility bill, (e.g. gas, electricity, home telephone - excluding water bills) or welcome letter from utility company issued in the last three months, showing supply charges billed to applicant’s name at the property address
                    • signed lease or tenancy agreement by tenant AND landlord or agent with at least six months remaining from the permit application date
                    • statutory declaration signed by the property owner or landlord with at least six months remaining from the permit application date.

                    All supporting documentation submitted must be current and issued within the last three months of receipt. If the documentation is in your partner or housemate’s name, they should apply for the permit instead.

                    Example: utility bill


                    Download example utility bill (PDF 450 KB)

                    Example: welcome letter from utility company


                    Download example welcome letter (PDF 440 KB)

                    Fees and payments

                    Fees are:

                    • ​First permit issued at the property (12-month permit): $47
                    • Second permit (12-month permit): $137.

                    After we approve your permit application, a payment request notice will be sent to you. Please use one of the payment methods specified on the letter to pay​.​

                    Permits are non-refundable.

                    Concessions

                    Fees are waived for applicants who hold one of the following cards:

                    • Pensioner Concession Card
                    • Veteran’s Affairs Pensioner Concession Card
                    • Repatriation Health Card for either TPI or War Widow.

                    You must produce a copy of the card when you apply. Your card must show the same address as the permit application. Health Care Card holders are not eligible for concession.

                    Interim permits

                    If your property is eligible for a permit but you're still gathering the required documents, we can issue you a four-week interim parking permit in the meantime. No extensions are available.

                    To apply for an interim permit, you must visit the Melbourne Town Hall Customer Service Centre with photo ID and provide at least one piece of documentation on a company letterhead that has your new residential address.

                    Interim permits cost $47 for the first permit and $137 for the second permit.

                    Interim parking permit.

                    Replacement permits

                    All requests for replacement permits must be made in writing by the permit holder.

                    ​All requests for replacement permits must be made in writing by the permit holder.

                    If a permit is missing in the post, lost, stolen, damaged or you’ve changed your vehicle registration, the permit holder may request a replacement permit in writing. 

                    Need a replacement permit? Ask us a question​.

                    For replacement permit related questions, use 'Replacement Residential Permits' as the subject.

                    You’ll need to outline the reason/s for replacement and submit the required documents as follows:

                    For permits not received or missing in the post:

                    • Permits are typically issued and posted within two business days with delivery times via Australia Post ranging from two to four business days. If more than six business days have passed and your permit has not been delivered, this permit may be cancelled and replaced at your request. Replacement of a missing permit will incur a fee of $47/137, no supporting documentation is required and replacement permits are valid for 12 months from the date of issue. This fee may be waived in the first instance of a missing permit at this property address if missing permit is reported within three weeks after payment.

                    For lost permits:

                    • We will replace your lost permit for a fee of $47/$137 (equivalent to the annual permit fee) without any supporting documents required. The new permit will be valid for 12 months.

                    For stolen permits:

                    • Provide a copy of a police report. We take permit misuse very seriously and after receiving a police report, we’ll cancel your old permit immediately.

                    For damaged/unusable permits:

                    • Return the damaged permit to us via post or by visiting Melbourne Town Hall. We’ll wait to receive this before issuing your replacement permit.

                    If you’ve recently purchased a new car or changed your vehicle registration:

                    • Return the old permit to us via post or by visiting Melbourne Town Hall. We’ll wait to receive your old permit before issuing your replacement permit.
                    • The permit being replaced will be cancelled.

                    If you provide the above information for stolen, damaged or change of registration permits, the replacement permit will be free of charge and have the same expiry date as the permit it replaces. If you can’t provide the above information, a new permit may be issued (with a new expiry date) at the cost of an annual permit ($47/$137).

                    If you prefer, you can visit the Melbourne Town Hall and have your new permit issued on the spot.

                    Residential parking permits – FAQs

                    What is considered to be ‘off-street parking’?

                    Properties that have garages, driveways or car ports etc. are considered as having off-street parking, regardless of their use.

                    Why is the fee for my second permit his higher than my first permit?

                    One of the objectives of our parking scheme is to ease demand on parking, making it easier for residents with permits to find a parking space.

                    Evidence suggests that the increased fee is an incentive for residents to:

                    • make better use of any available off-street parking
                    • reconsider the need to purchase second permits unless absolutely necessary
                    • use public transport, cycling and walking for travel around Melbourne.

                    Fewer permits mean more available parking for residents.

                    My property was issued a certificate of occupancy after the specified date. Can I still get a permit?

                    No. You will not be eligible for a permit if your property was issued a certificate of occupancy after the specified date, or if it has been reconstructed, increasing residential density. We do not make exceptions for individual residents or properties.

                    A property is not eligible if the certificate of occupancy is after the cut-off date for Carlton and All Other Areas, if reconstructed increasing density and if rated as a commercial property.

                    I am a resident of a new student housing facility. Can I get a permit?

                    No. Residents of purpose-built student accommodation (except for Whitley College and International House in Parkville) are not eligible for parking permits under this scheme. For more information on property rating, contact Rates and Valuations on 9658 9658.

                    I own a property within the permit area, but don’t live in it. Can I get a permit?

                    No. Property owners who do not reside at the property are not eligible for resident parking permits.

                    I require a nanny or in-home carer. Can they get a permit?

                    No. If you require parking for a nanny or carer then you can select the transferable parking permit as one of your permit options. This permit can then be used by your nanny or carer whilst they are at your property.

                    Do I need to send in the required documents or can these be sighted instead?

                    Documents must be sent to us. If you have concerns about providing copies of the required documentation, you can apply for the permit in person at Melbourne Town Hall Administration building, 120 Swanston Street, Melbourne, where your documents can be sighted by staff.

                    How can I pay online?

                    Read our online payments advice for information on what is needed to pay for your permit online.

                    Find your parking permit area

                    Using the map and zoom controls, select your area to see the permit area number. 

                    Note: while your property may be in a permit area, you can only use a permit where the parking sign displays an exception for residents.​

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                    ​Contact us 

                    Need more help? Ask us a question.

                    For permit related questions, use 'Residential Permits' as the subject.

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