Resident parking schemes help to alleviate parking congestion in busy areas and are designed to help residents who have little or no off-street parking.

You will be able to tell if a resident parking scheme is operating in your area by the distinctive signs on the street. If you are unsure if your property qualifies for the scheme, contact Council's Customer Services Department on 9391 7000. Download the resident parking permit application form (PDF, 1.9 MB).

Health carers permit

Health carers parking permits are included as part of the standard allocation of parking permits under the Resident Parking Permit Scheme. For eligibility and details please download the health carers parking permit application form (PDF).

Are you eligible for a resident parking permit?

You may eligible for up to two resident parking permits if you answer YES to ALL these questions:

• Do you live in a residential parking scheme area? (Notes 1 and 2)
• Is the permit to be issued for your residential address? (Notes 3 and 4)
• Do you have either one or nil off-street parking spaces for your property? (Note 5)
• Are you either, the owner of the vehicle, or have continued authorised private use of the vehicle? (Notes 6, 7 and 8)

Notes to above eligibility points

1. In some cases, not all properties within a street will qualify for a resident parking permit.
2. There are a small number of properties in resident parking areas where special development conditions exclude the issue of resident parking permits for that property.
3. Permits are only issued for residential properties and to a resident living at the property. Owners of properties who do not live at the property are not eligible for a permit.
4. Permits cannot be issued to tradesmen, visitors, shopkeepers or commercial tenants.
5. There is a maximum of two residential parking permits issued per property. The number of permits issued per household is reduced by every off-street parking space available at the property, nil off-street parking spaces - eligible for two permits, one off-street parking space - eligible for one permit, two or more off-street parking spaces - not eligible for a permit.
6. If you use a company car, a letter from the company (on company letterhead) authorising private use of the vehicle will be required.
7. Permits may only be issued for cars and motor cycles. In the area designated "Rose Bay 2", permits may also be issued for boat trailers
8. Vehicles over 3 tonne are not eligible for a permit.

Parking permit costs

The annual costs, per calendar year, of the parking permits are:

• $50 for the first car and $100 for the second car.
• Pensioners - $24 for the first car and $48 for the second car.
• A replacement permit costs $17.

Fees listed are valid to 30 June 2012.

What do you need when applying for a parking permit?

When applying for a permit, you will need to complete the resident parking permit application form (PDF, 1.9 MB) and provide the following:

• A copy of your car registration papers, if the vehicle is privately owned. If you use a company car, a letter from your company (on company letterhead) authorising private use of vehicle.
• Any one of the following current proof of residential status:
  • Driver’s licence
  • Bank statement
  • Residential lease
  • Electricity/gas account
  • Telephone account
  • Home and contents insurance
• Permit application fee

These documents must accompany your application and must be current (tenancy agreement within last twelve months and utility bills within the last six months). You can submit your application in person, by mail or by fax to 02 9391 7044.

What else do you need to know?

1. A permit entitles the holder to unrestricted parking only in the area to which your permit applies and where signs state "Authorised Resident Vehicles Excepted" or "Permit Holders Accepted". To be valid, permits need to be affixed to the inside of your car's front windscreen.
2. Permit holders must park in accordance with Australian Road Rules.
3. Only one permit can be issued per vehicle.
4. Once a permit is issued, it cannot be refunded.
5. Alteration or misuse of the permit is an offence.
6. Permits remain the property of Woollahra Municipal Council at all times.
7. Renewal notices are sent at least four weeks before the expiry date.
8. Remember to renew your permit before the expiry date. No reminder notice will be issued. 
9. No blank permits are issued. All permits display the registration number of the vehicle to which they are affixed and can only be issued against a specific vehicle.
10. Obtaining a permit does not guarantee you parking in front of your home, but will assist you to obtain parking in your area.