Apply for a permit
Check your eligibility
You can check your eligibility for a parking permit using this interactive map and search tool:
Register for Council's online portal
Register for an account on Council's online portal. It can take up to one business day for your account to be verified.
Complete the form on Council's portal
Log into your account and select 'Apply for parking permits'.
Receive your permit
Approved permits will be posted within 5 business days. If you do not receive your permit within 10 business days, or have any questions about your permit, please contact us.
Important information
We recommend contacting us to make sure parking permits are available for your property before any lease or purchase. Council is unable to issue parking permits if your property does not qualify after a lease or sale has been made.
Proof of registration
Council only accepts a current registration certificate issued by Transport for NSW or Service NSW. The vehicle must be registered in your name and to your address.
We accept screenshots Service NSW, but the image must show that the vehicle registration number is registered to your address.
Proof of residence
Council accepts the following documents as proof of address:
- NSW driver's licence
- Rental agreement
- Contract of sale
- Rates notice
- Utility notice - No older than 6 months
Number of permits
The table below shows the typical permit allocation. Some streets and properties may have additional restrictions.
M3 and M14 - Newtown and Enmore
| Parking spaces per rateable property | Maximum number of permits |
|---|---|
| 0 | 1 permit |
| 1 | 0 permits |
All other zones
| Parking spaces per rateable property | Maximum number of permits |
|---|---|
| 0 | 2 permits |
| 1 | 1 permit |
| 2 | 0 permits |
For the following suburbs: Leichhardt, Lilyfield, Rozelle, Annandale, Birchgrove, Balmain, Balmain East
Some properties are eligible for business parking permits. Please refer to Council's fees and charges for the applicable fees.
To be eligible:
- The property must be within a parking permit zone.
- The property must be rated as business.
Where multiple businesses (leases) operate within a single rated property, the total number of permits issued must not exceed the permit limit applicable to that property. (For example, A single rated property with no onsite parking that contains five individual businesses within a two-permit zone, is eligible for a maximum of two (2) business permits in total, not two permits per business.)
Note: The number of off-street parking spaces will determine the number of permits allowed.
You must provide proof of business address:
- ABN or ACN registration certificate that displays the business address
- Current lease agreement (Front page only)
- Rates notice
For the following suburbs: Ashbury, Ashfield, Camperdown, Croydon, Croydon Park, Dulwich Hill, Enmore, Haberfield, Hurlstone Park, Lewisham, Marrickville, Newtown, Petersham, Stanmore, St Peters, Summer Hill, Sydenham, Tempe
Some properties are eligible for business parking permits. Please refer to Council's fees and charges for the applicable fees.
To be eligible:
- The property must be within a parking permit zone.
- The property must be rated as business.
- The property does not have any off-street parking spaces.
Where multiple businesses (leases) operate within a single rated property, the total number of permits issued must not exceed the permit limit applicable to that property. (For example, A single rated property with no onsite parking that contains five individual businesses within a two-permit zone, is eligible for a maximum of two (2) business permits in total, not two permits per business.)
You must provide proof of business address:
- ABN or ACN registration certificate that displays the business address
- Current lease agreement (Front page only)
- Rates notice
The vehicle must be registered in the name of the business and be registered to the business address for your application to be processed.
You must provide proof of current registration:
- Certificate issued by Transport NSW or Service NSW
To access your digital certificate, visit MyServiceNSW Account (not through the Service NSW App, as this does not show your vehicle's registered address).
Please ensure the documents required are attached to the application. Incomplete applications cannot be accepted and may be returned to the applicant.
Residents living in a permit parking area may be eligible for one or more visitor parking permits.
Trade permits are issued for a maximum of 12 weeks for development and compliance-related works, and up to 4 weeks for quote-related works (e.g., handymen, plumbers, electricians).
If your work extends for longer than 12 weeks, please apply for a work zone permit.
Care permits
A carer's parking permit exempts a vehicle used by a carer visiting a resident from time limits and parking meter fees while providing in-home care.
The permit is issued to the resident rather than the carer. This enables residents to receive care visits from multiple carers.
A carer's parking permit may be issued to a resident who:
- Is eligible for a resident parking permit
- Has a letter from a recognised health service provider
A carer's parking permit is issued instead of one entitlement to a resident parking permit.
Support worker permits
City of Sydney offers support worker parking permits that can be used in the Inner West.
Please apply via the City of Sydney website.