Residential parking permits

Parking Permit FAQs

• When can I renew my permit?

  Permits can be renewed from 21 days prior to the current expiry date. We will send a reminder email to the email address linked to this permit.

  Find your expiry date, permit number and renewal options in My Parking Permits.

• I am unable to apply online, how do I apply for a permit?

  If you prefer to apply in person, you can now attend customer service counter during opening hours.
  Please ensure that you bring your supporting documentation, and your application can be assessed and if eligible, a permit can be issued on the spot.

• How do I appeal a fine if I have a valid permit displayed?

  Information and options for appealing a parking fine can be found on our appeal a parking fine page.

• I have applied for a permit, can I get a temporary permit to display in the meantime?

  If you’ve applied online for a resident, combined resident and foreshore or foreshore permit, you will be digitally covered from the time you apply.

  As visitor permits are only valid when displayed, if you urgently require a visitor permit, please attend a customer service counter during opening hours with your supporting documentation, and a visitor permit can be assessed and the permit issued on the spot.

• Permit Holder Terms and Conditions

  Applying for a parking permit means you accept the conditions of the parking permit and creates a legally binding agreement between the City of Port Phillip and you as the permit holder.

  You will be asked to accept the following Terms and Conditions:

  1. I will notify Council of all changes pertaining to a parking permit
  2. I will return any parking permit I am no longer eligible to hold
  3. I understand and accept that a partial refund will only be provided if the refund criteria is met
  4. I understand and accept that there may be additional fees to replace and/or to make changes to a permit
  5. I agree to comply with all permit conditions, local laws and all relevant legislation.
  6. I understand it is a breach of the local law to sell, duplicate, transfer or assign another person a permit which has been issued to me
  7. I acknowledge that failure to comply with the conditions of the permit may result in cancellation of the permit, infringements and legal action.
  8. Correspondence including expiry notices will be sent electronically to the email address linked to this permit. It is a permit holder’s responsibility to ensure contact details remain current at all times.
  9. I understand that personal information collected on this application is in accordance with Council's Privacy Policy and will be used solely by Council for this primary purpose or other directly related purposes.
  10. I understand applying for a permit does not guarantee a permit will be issued.
  11. All information I have provided Council in relation to this application is true and correct.
      
      

  Additional terms and conditions for applications for visitor, resident, combined or foreshore parking permits:

  1. The property I am applying at is my principal place of residence and I am eligible to apply as the permit holder and can meet the identification requirements.
  2. The property is not used for short stay accommodation or any other commercial purpose
  3. I understand Council will cancel any parking permits if Council are notified or otherwise become aware the permit holder is no longer residing at the eligible property
     
     

  Additional terms and conditions for applications for temporary, community service and foreshore club parking permits:

  1. I understand Community Service, Tradesperson and Temporary Parking Permits are only valid when clearly displayed on a vehicle
  2. I understand Community Service Parking Permits and Foreshore Club Parking Permits may only be issued once all conditions are met and the permit holder has been declared eligible for a permit.
  3. I understand Council may take up to 5 business days to issue a Tradesperson or Temporary parking permit and once issued, they cannot be altered or refunded.

• Misuse of permits

  Misuse of permits means fewer parking spaces for legitimate permit holders. We want to ensure the parking allocated to them is available.

  We've made changes to the Local Law, introduced 1 August 2023 in relation to the unauthorised use of Parking Permits.

  This amendment makes it an offence to sell or purchase, hire, lease, licence or receive a residential parking permit that has been allocated to another person.

  If you think a parking permit is being misused, please report it to us.