On this page Content components You can apply for a temporary parking permit for registered tradespeople working on your property if your street is in a residential parking permit area.You can apply for short term 4-week permits or long-term parking permits.Who can applyThe property resident, property owner or the tradesperson can apply.This permit is only for tradespeople working on established properties, not new construction builds. For parking permits for new builds, apply for a Works Zone Permit.If you're a business owner and would like a parking permit, visit our Apply for a Traders Parking Permit page.TimeframeWe require 10 working days processing time. Permit fees Short-term permit (4 weeks or less): $88.50 per permit (maximum of 2 permits).Long-term permit (more than 4 weeks): $29.50 (per vehicle, per week). Tradesperson parking permit conditions Expand all Collapse all Permit requirements and conditions The permit must be displayed so that the permit number, location and expiry date are all clearly visible and legible from the outside of the vehicle.The permit is only valid for parking in the location(s) specified on the permit.The permit enables parking for unlimited time periods in designated permit zones and in any time-restricted parking zones that are one hour or more.The permit cannot apply to: a heavy or long vehicle (as defined in Rule 200 of Road Safety Road Rules 2009), a caravan, a boat, a motor home, a trailer or earthmoving equipment.The permit does not guarantee the availability of any parking space to the permit user.In accordance with legislation, the use of parking spaces in streets which parking permits apply may be suspended by members of the Victoria Police or by authorised Council Officers. Cancellation of permit Council reserves the right to cancel this permit at any time and for any reason.The permit may be revoked where it has been found to be used contrary to the conditions specified and penalties may apply. If you apply for other permits within Boroondara and a contradiction of information occurs, one or more permits involved in this works may be cancelled and penalties may apply. Rejection of permit application Failure to provide valid answers on this application form will result in a rejection of your application. If your application is rejected based on an incomplete application or you fail to provide sufficient information and this is not deemed deliberate, we will contact you and you may complete a new application including any new information required (provided a minimum of one week prior to activity taking place). Expand all Collapse all How to applyApply for a tradesperson parking permitIf you need more than 2 short-term permits, you can apply for any additional permits as long-term permits.After you apply, we'll get back to you within 10 business days with either:an invoice for your permita request for more informationan explanation of why we can't issue you a permit.If you receive an invoice, you'll need to pay it before we send you the permit. Lost or damaged permitsTo replace an existing tradesperson parking permit, complete the lost or damaged permit form.Replacement fee: $15.50. Submit the form by email to [email protected], by post or in person to our council offices. You need to pay the replacement fee when you submit the form. Download lost or damaged permit form Tradesperson Parking Permit - Lost or damaged application form 180.45 KB [PDF] 1 July 2025 Related permitsIf you need other permits (e.g. out of hours, footpath occupancy), additional fees may be charged. If work is to be done on a Sunday or where noise restrictions apply, you will also need to apply for an Out-of-Hours Work permit. Contact usFor more information, email us at [email protected] or call (03) 9278 4444.
