Find out which parking permit or exemption you need, what it costs and how to apply.
Our application form will guide you through the steps and tell you which documents to provide. Applications are assessed under Council's Parking Controls Policy.
If you need to close part of the road, verge or footpath for works or deliveries, you may need a Public Space Occupation Permit instead.
Which parking permit or exemption do I need?
- Building or Construction Work Building or Construction Work
- Moving House Moving House
- Residential Parking Permit Residential Parking Permit
- Queen Elizabeth Hospital Area Queen Elizabeth Hospital Area
- Henley Beach Overnight Parking Henley Beach Overnight Parking
Apply if you need to park a building or trade vehicle longer than the signed time limit.
Apply if your removalist needs to park longer than the signed time limit.
You may qualify if you own a vehicle, have no off-street parking and live in an eligible street with high parking demand.
Residential Parking Exclusions
Residential parking permits are not available in these locations:
- Designated development areas in Bowden/Brompton, Woodville West and St Clair.
- The Esplanade and Seaview Road between North Street and South Street, Henley Beach.
Residents in eligible areas of Woodville West and Woodville South can apply to park longer than the signed 2-hour or 3-hour limit.
An exemption from the 1 am to 5 am parking restrictions in Henley Beach.
The application fee (for all parking permit types) is $59 and is non-refundable. We will send you a payment request after you apply.
We will then confirm which permit fees apply after assessing your application.
Permit application fee (applicable to all parking permits) | $59 per application |
Residential or commercial parking permit | $33 per year per vehicle |
Replacement permit | $16.50 per vehicle |
Temporary parking – personal use | $20 for up to 7 days, then $3 for each extra day or part day. |
Temporary parking - business use, with 3 business days’ notice | $25 per permit for up to 7 days, then $3 for each extra day or part day. |
Temporary parking - business use, with less than 3 business days’ notice | $50 per permit for up to 7 days, then $3 for each extra day or part day. |
We assess applications within 5 business days. If a new residential parking zone is needed, assessment can take up to 21 business days.
Apply for one of our parking permits via our Customer Portal.