Council operates a resident parking permit scheme to help alleviate parking congestion in busy areas and to give residents who have little or no off-street parking preferential access to the on-street parking resource.

View the list of streets included in each Resident Permit Parking Zone (PDF). Important Note: This list is a guide only. Not every section of each street on the list is included in the associated Resident Parking Zone.  If your street appears on the list it does not guarantee your property will be eligible for a Resident Parking Permit. Some properties are not included in the Resident Parking Scheme due to Development Application consent conditions or other Council conditions.You are responsible for checking the on-street signage and confirming your eligibility for a resident parking permit prior to parking your vehicle in any of the listed streets.

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).

Resident Parking Permits - Review of Controls

In August 2012, Council undertook a review of the Resident Parking Permit scheme. In particular, Council sought to review the controls in place to ensure that Permits are only issued to those residents who are legitimately eligible for them.

The major impacts of this review for residents are as follows:

• Online renewals will cease from the 15 January 2013.  Council has become increasingly concerned about fraudulent applications for resident parking renewals.  An annual renewal process, including the requirement to provide current and up-to-date identification and proof of residence will help to reduce the risk of fraudulent behaviour.  This process is consistent with the renewal process at surrounding Councils.
• Applicants must provide Customer Service staff with a copy of their current and up-to-date identification and proof of residence.
• The following documents (only) will be accepted as identification and proof of residence:
  • Residential Tenancy Lease (lessee residents only)
  • Driver's licence
  • Bank statement
  • Electricity/gas account
  • Telephone account
  • Home and contents insurance
  • Council rates notice (owner residents only)
• In order to be eligible for a Resident Parking Permit, leased properties must be leased for a minimum period of six months (to be shown on the Residential Tenancy Lease).

The Council report is available here (PDF)

For more information, please contact Council's Customer Service team on 02 9391 7000.

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 a resident parking permit 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)

Residents will be required to declare that to the best of their knowledge the information they provide in support of their application for a resident parking permit is true and correct. Council staff may undertake a physical inspection of the subject address and/or review the approved development application plans for the property.

A parking permit obtained through a dishonest act of deception may be considered fraud under section 192E of the Crimes Act, which can carry a penalty of up to $11,000 for individuals in the Local Court.

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.
9. When considering Resident Parking Permit entitlements, the size of the off-street parking space/s, the difficultly of parking in the space/s and/or the size of the resident's vehicle will not be taken into consideration.

Parking Permit costs

The annual cost for a resident parking permit is listed on the application form.

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) and provide the following:

• A copy of your car registration papers, if the vehicle is privately owned; OR
  if you use a company car, a copy of the car registration papers AND a letter from your company (on company letterhead) authorising private use of the vehicle.
• Residents leasing their property must provide a copy of their Residential Tenancy Lease which shows a minimum lease period of six months plus any one of the current proof of residential status documents below; OR
  residents who own their property must provide any two of the current proof of residential status documents below:
  
  • Driver's licence
  • Bank statement
  • Electricity/gas account
  • Telephone account
  • Home and contents insurance
  • Council rates notice (owner residents only)
• Permit application fee

These documents must accompany your application and must be current (tenancy agreement within the 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 specific area to which your permit applies and where signs state "Authorised Resident Vehicles Excepted" or "Permit Holders Accepted"
2. To be valid, permits need to be affixed to the inside left-hand-side of your car's front windscreen.
3. The permit is valid only if it is clearly visible to an authorised officer.
4. Permit holders must park in accordance with the Australian Road Rules.
5. The permit is not valid for use on a caravan, box trailer, boat trailer or any vehicle which exceeds 3 tonnes (Rose Bay 2 permits may be issued for boat trailers).
6. Only one permit can be issued per vehicle.
7. Residents are not entitled to a permit if they have leased, licensed, alienated, disposed of or permitted any other party to possess or use (for any purpose) any parking space which they are (or were) entitled to possess, or use in association with the premises.
8. Residents are not entitled to use their permit in the event that they cease living in the residence.
9. Residents are not entitled to use their permit if a parking space within the premises becomes available for use by them.
10. Once a permit is issued, it cannot be refunded.
11. Alteration or misuse of the permit is an offence.
12. Permits remain the property of Woollahra Municipal Council at all times.
13. Residents are responsible for remembering to renew their resident parking permit. Council may send renewal notices out one month prior to the expiry date each year. Residents will be required to confirm that they remain eligible for a resident parking permit.
14. Obtaining a permit does not guarantee you parking in front of your home, but will assist you to obtain parking in your area.