Apply for a Tradesperson parking permit

Who can apply

The 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.

Timeframe

We 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

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).

How to apply

Apply for a tradesperson parking permit

If 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 permit
a request for more information
an 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 permits

To 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 permits

If 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 us

For more information, email us at [email protected] or call (03) 9278 4444.