Resident parking permit

If you live on a street where parking is restricted to one hour or more, you may be eligible for a Resident parking permit. This permit allows residents to park near their home without being limited by those time restrictions.

Eligibility criteria

To be eligible you must:

  • Live full-time at a residential property where signed parking restrictions of one hour or more is directly adjacent to your residence.
  • The vehicle registered for the permit must:
    • be in your name and match the applicant details; or
    • if the vehicle is a company or fleet vehicle, you must provide a signed letter on company letterhead confirming:
      • the vehicle is assigned to you
      • it is regularly parked at your residential address
      • the vehicle's registration number, make, model, and type. 

Resident parking permits will not be issued for:

  • trailers, boats, caravans, and buses
  • heavy and long vehicles
  • unregistered vehicles 
  • contractors who do not live at the address
  • non-resident landlords
  • people who do not live at the address full-time.

Permit conditions and restrictions

  • The number of permits issued is limited based on the number of off street parking spaces available at your property.
  • Permits are valid for 12 months and you will need to reapply at the end of the permit expiry date.
  • Permits are not transferable to another vehicle or person.
  • One registered car or motorbike can be nominated for a permit.
  • Permits do not guarantee a parking space and are only valid for the nominated address.
  • Council reserves the right to limit the number of permits issued. 

Applying for a parking permit

When you’re applying for a new permit, follow the steps below.

To apply for a replacement, go directly to Step 4 for in the application process.

The replacement permit will have the same expiry date as the original permit.

How to apply

Step 1.Collect supporting documents

You may need to provide:

  • proof of residence in the applicant's name that matches the address on the application. For example, a utility bill or lease agreement
  • a copy of your driver licence (front and back)
  • a copy of the current vehicle registration notice showing the vehicle registered in the applicant's name.

Note: For company or fleet vehicles, a letter on company letterhead signed by appropriate officer to state it is a company vehicle used by the applicant and parked at their address (include vehicle registration and make/model/type).

Step 2.Review the conditions

Review the conditions of a parking permit(PDF, 323KB).

Additional conditions may be applied after assessment. 

Step 3.Review fee and charges

An application fee is payable at the time of submission, per Council’s fees and charges.

The first column is the type of fee, the second column advises the fee amount, and the third column explains the fee's purpose.

 Fee type Amount Details
Application fee $54.00 One-time fee paid when submitting your application.
Permit replacement fee $20.00 Payable when applying to replace a lost or damaged parking permit. The replacement permit will remain valid for the same period as the original permit.

Step 4.Submit an application

  • Sign in to Moreton Bay Online Services. If you do not have an account, you can register.
  • Go to ‘Enquiries’.
  • Search ‘Permits and Licences – Local Laws and Public Spaces’.
  • Click ‘Start’ to begin the process.
  • In the ‘I want to apply for’  question, select ‘Resident Parking Permit’.
  • Select either:
    • New Permit – for first time applications
    • Replacement Permit – if your permit has been lost or damaged.

Sign in to Online Services

A fee is payable at the time of your application. If you are unable to submit your application online, contact Council.

Cancel your permit

To submit an application for the cancellation of a permit, refer to cancel a parking permit. 

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