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Permit types
Resident and/or visitor parking permits allow you to ignore most time limits or 'Permit Zone' restrictions near your home and within your permit area (refer to map below).
Note that some signs may state 'Permits do not apply' or explicitly state they are for a specific use (e.g. a Permit Zone for a CarShare company). Your parking permit does not apply in these spaces.
Residential Parking Permit Application Form (PDF, 276KB)
Resident permits are non-transferrable. They are valid only for the vehicle they were issued for. If you are eligible for a visitor permit, you may use that for your vehicle or allocate it to any driver who is visiting your property.
A visitor permit is valid for use by the residents or any person visiting them. They remain the responsibility of the parking permit holder, who resides at the local address.
Having a permit does not allow residents to park in areas such as clearways, no stopping, loading or working zones, disabled parking bays, off-street car parks and bus stops.
Having a parking permit generally does not allow users to park in strip shopping centres either - check for 'Permits do not apply' on the sign. Users cannot stop or park on nature strips or footpaths, nor across driveways, even it is their own.
A permit does not guarantee a parking space.
Event parking permits are only available to businesses within the Event Area surrounding the Royal Melbourne Showgrounds and Flemington Racecourse.
Event Parking Permit Application Form (PDF, 423KB)
Businesses within that area may apply for up to two event parking permits, which are similar to visitor permits but only apply on days when additional parking restrictions are in place due to major events at the Showgrounds or Racecourse.
A temporary parking voucher consists of 10 daily parking permits, which can be used on any day of your choice. They do not expire at the end of each year.
Temporary parking voucher application form (PDF, 201KB)
Each daily parking permit can only be used once, for a 24-hour period. In order for the daily parking permit to be valid, the date (including the year) and start time must be written on it.
People who are eligible to apply for temporary parking vouchers will be able to purchase one voucher (containing 10 tickets) every quarter from our Civic Centre (i.e. 1 January to 31 March, 1 April to 30 June, 1 July to 30 September, 1 October to 31 December).
Businesses and organisations that are based in the Events area surrounding the Royal Melbourne Showgrounds and the Flemington Racecourse are eligible for 2 event permits. These are like visitor permits, but only apply on major event days.
Education facilities that are based in the events area, including primary schools, secondary schools, preschools and childcare facilities are eligible for one event permit per permanent employee as of 1 November 2014. They are also able to purchase temporary parking vouchers.
Staff outside the events area are generally not able to obtain parking permits, and especially not for the purpose of long-term parking near their place of work. If you believe you may warrant an exemption (e.g. you primarily provide health services at residents' homes) please see the How to appeal a permit section below.
Accessible Parking Permits are available if you have mobility problems or a severe disability. Find out more information on these permits and details on the application process.
An accessible parking permit does not allow for parking in a Permit Zone. Residents who have a disabled parking permit and live in a street with parking restrictions might also wish to apply for a resident or visitor parking permit if they are eligible to do so.
Eligibility
Our Municipal Parking Strategy describes what types of households are eligible for parking permits, and how many. The eligibility of most properties can be seen in this table of permit entitlements (pdf, 308KB).
The allocation of parking permits depends on a combination of the following criteria:
- the type of dwelling that the residents live in (e.g. house, townhouse, multi-dwelling development). Refer to table of table of permit entitlements (pdf, 308KB) and property information for more details.
- for a house, whether it has a driveway
- for a house or townhouse, whether it is on a site that has been developed to a higher density since 1 January 2006. This is determined by whether the number of rates notices issued to that site has increased since 1 January 2006
- the location of the dwelling: for example, is it in a principal or major activity centre, or in the area surrounding the Melbourne Showgrounds and Flemington Racecourse (known as the events area).
Resident parking permits are issued to the people who live in a dwelling. They are not dependent on if you are renting or if you own the property.
If you are unsure of your eligibility for permits, please contact our Customer Service team on 9243 8888. You will need to show appropriate proof of residency such as a rental agreement or a water/gas/electricity bill.
A permit is only available for passenger vehicles. This means that permits cannot be issued for commercial vehicles greater than 6 metres in length or 4.5 tonnes in weight, trailers, boats, caravans and unregistered vehicles.
Residents who have a boat/caravan/trailer that they cannot park off street may need to find a parking space in an unrestricted area in a nearby street. They should remember to park safely and allow sufficient room for traffic to flow freely. The Victorian Road Rules stipulate that vehicles must leave 3 metres of road clearance for traffic to pass, which is particularly important in narrow streets. Also bear in mind that parking on the nature strip or on footpaths is illegal – all wheels must be on the road.
If you use a company vehicle as your main mode of transport, you can get a parking permit if your dwelling is eligible. You will need to provide proof that you are the person in charge of the vehicle. This could be in a letter from your company director on the company letterhead. The letter will need to state that you are an employee of the organisation, that you are granted usage of the company vehicle and that the car will be parked at your personal residential address. The letter should state the registration number of the car and your home address.
If you have a driveway but use it as a garden
Residents who live in a house (per our definition) with a driveway to a road, regardless of whether it was historically used for parking or not, are eligible for one less permit.
Property owners may choose to permanently block access to off-street parking spaces on their property. However, the Victorian Road rules stipulate that no vehicle, not even the property owner's can be parked across a private driveway.
In order to qualify for an additional parking permit, the property owner will have to reinstate the kerb and channel, remove the vehicle crossing, reinstate the nature strip and footpath, and not use that location to access the property.
Land subdivided into multiple stand-alone dwellings
The number of parking permits you are eligible for will depend on whether your dwelling is on a site that has been developed to a higher density on or since 1 January 2006.
Residents who live in townhouses where housing density has not increased since 1 January 2006 are eligible for a maximum of one parking permit, which can either be a Resident Permit or a Visitor Permit.
Residents who live in subdivisions where housing density has increased since 1 January 2006 are not eligible for any parking permit.
All residents who live in stand-alone dwellings are eligible to purchase Temporary Parking Vouchers.
Residences above or at the rear of a shop (a "shoptop")
As of 1 November 2013, people who live in a residence above or at the rear of a shop not located within a major or principal activity centre are eligible for a maximum of one residential permit, which can either be a Resident Permit or a Visitor Permit.
Those residents are also eligible to purchase Temporary Parking Vouchers.
People who live in a residence above or at the rear of a shop located within a major or principal activity centre are not eligible for any parking permits. Note however that residents in this type of dwelling who held any parking permits as of 28 May 2013 are entitled to retain that number of Resident Permits, and that number of Visitor Permits.
As with ‘grandfathered’ houses, any choice not to take up these continued rights will see their future allocation reduced accordingly. Note, however, that the number of Resident Permits and Visitor Permits are in this case grandfathered separately. If the household chooses not to take up any permits, or moves out, the rights to permits will revert to the normal amount for a shoptop within an activity centre (i.e. no permits, but Temporary Parking Vouchers may be purchased).
Residents in a multi-storey apartment (a "multi-dwelling")
If you live in a multi-dwelling outside of the Events Area surrounding the Melbourne Showgrounds and Flemington Racecourse, then you are not entitled to any parking permit. You may need to use any off-street parking provided as part of your development.
Residents of multi-dwellings in the area around the Melbourne Showgrounds and Flemington Racecourse are able to purchase Temporary Parking Vouchers.
How to apply for a residential permit
If you have recently moved to Moonee Valley and think you might be eligible for a permit or temporary parking voucher, please fill out the relevant application form below, or contact us on 9243 8888.
- Residential Parking Permit Application Form (PDF, 276KB)
- Event Parking Permit Application Form (PDF, 423KB)
- Temporary parking voucher application form (docx, 201KB)
You will need to provide appropriate proof of residency and proof of vehicle ownership.
If your vehicle details have changed, you will need to complete a Change of Vehicle Form (PDF, 150KB) and return it to Council, along with your previous parking permit and proof of vehicle ownership that shows your address.
The completed form and required documents of proof can be submitted to us by:
- Post: PO Box 126, Moonee Ponds VIC 3039
- Email: council@mvcc.vic.gov.au
How to apply for an accessible permit
- Start your application online at accessibleparking.vic.gov.au
- You’ll receive an application reference number via SMS*
- Take your reference number to your GP or occupational therapist
- Your GP or occupational therapist will complete an online assessment and submit your application
- Your local council will review the application
- If your application is successful, you’ll receive your permit in the mail.
*A paper-based version of the application is available if you don’t have access to a mobile phone or the internet. Please contact our customer service centre on 9243 8888 if you require a paper form.
- Start your application online at accessibleparking.vic.gov.au
- You’ll receive an application reference number via SMS and email
- Your local council will review the application
- If your application is successful, you’ll pick up your permit at the council.
- Start your replacement application online at accessibleparking.vic.gov.au
- You’ll receive a replacement application reference number via SMS and email
- Your local council will review the application
- If your application is successful, you’ll pick up the permit from your council.
Permit parking areas
Select your street to find out which parking permit area you are part of.
For residents who live on the boundary on these areas your permits apply to both sides of the street, regardless of which area is displayed.
If a street is on the boundary of another parking permit area, you are able to park on both sides of that boundary street (but not in a neighbouring municipality).
Permit fees and payment
Parking permits are now issued for an area rather than just one street, which means that permit holders have more options to find a space. These areas are indicated on your permits and on parking signs in the street.
Find out what parking permits you are eligible for.
Most parking permits are free of charge. A $70.00 fee ($37.00 for pensioners) applies for the second 2024/25 Resident Parking Permit. This fee is being implemented to help manage on-street parking more effectively and encourage greater use of public and sustainable transport.
A $95.50 fee ($48.50 for pensioners) applies for the second visitor permit.
Please note, not all properties have access to parking permits: in particular, most businesses, flats, and properties subdivided after 2005 cannot obtain parking permits. However, some of those properties can purchase ‘temporary parking vouchers’ for use on a limited number of days of the year.
If you have any queries on the availability of parking permits or want to check what permits the property has access to, please contact us on 9243 8888 or email council@mvcc.vic.gov.au.
| Permit type | Fee | Fee (pensioner concession) |
|---|---|---|
| First resident permit | $0 | $0 |
| Second resident permit | $70.00 | $37.00 |
| First visitor permit | $0 | $0 |
| Second visitor permit | $95.50 | $48.50 |
| Temporary parking vouchers (10 x daily parking permits) | $33.00 | $16.00 |
| Replacement fee (visitor permits) | $86.50 | $86.50 |
Permit renewals
All Residential Parking Permits will expire on 31 October, 2025. Parking permits are valid from 1 November to 31 October each year, excluding Temporary Parking Vouchers which do not expire.
If you currently hold a permit without a fee:
- permits without a fee (usually your first permit), will automatically be renewed and posted to your mailing address during October
- you don’t need to do anything to renew these permits, unless you need to complete a Change of Vehicle Form (PDF, 150KB).
If you currently hold a permit with a fee:
- permit with fees (usually an additional permit), will have had a renewal invoice sent to you in the post by mid-August 2025
- if you no longer wish to renew the permit, please send an email to let us know at council@mvcc.vic.gov.au
- if you didn’t receive your renewal invoice or lost it, please give us a call on 9243 8888.
If you do not receive your new permits by the first week of November 2025, please advise our Customer Service team on 9243 8888.
How to display a permit
Stick your resident parking permit on the lower left side of your windscreen, near the vehicle registration sticker. This sticker should stay in place for the duration of the permit validity.
Hang your visitor parking permit on your rear vision mirror – remember, a visitor permit is only for vehicles parking near your home, not when travelling elsewhere.
Place your daily parking permit (from a Temporary Parking Voucher booklet) on the lower left side of your dashboard. Remember to write the current date and time on it – the permit will apply for 24 hours from then.
In the case that the vehicle does not have a windscreen, dashboard, or secure rear vision mirror, it is the responsibility of the permit holder to ensure the position of the permit is sufficiently visible to Parking Control officers. A parking permit not displayed as described here is considered invalid and any parking infringement notices issued may not be withdrawn.
How to replace lost/stolen/damaged permit
If you need to replace a resident permit, please contact the Civic Centre and we will issue you with a new one.
Misplaced visitor permits will be replaced at a fee of $86.50. The permit holder will need to present a statutory declaration outlining the circumstances of the loss. The misplaced visitor permit will be cancelled and invalidated. Should a vehicle be found displaying a cancelled permit, a parking infringement notice could be issued.
How to appeal a permit
The Parking Permit Policy explains whether permits are available to a household, and if so how many. We have an appeals process to assess any exceptional circumstances that may warrant deviating from the Parking Permit Policy. Download the Parking Permit Policy (PDF).
The appeals process allows us to re-look at your particular situation, using specified criteria. Appeals that do not address these criteria are unlikely to be successful.
If you think your personal circumstances warrant a deviation from the Parking Permit Policy, based on the following criteria, you can download our appeal form (pdf, 94KB) or contact Customer Service on 9243 8888 to discuss how to progress with an appeal.
Parking permit appeal criteria
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Previous rights to parking permits, including the number and duration of time that permits were held.
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Personal hardship resulting from/or in addition to the loss/withdrawal/non-eligibility of a parking permit.
- Physical hardship such as physical impairment, age or frailty, which would severely impact the capacity of the individual to satisfactorily function, and which would be compounded with the loss/withdrawal/non-eligibility of a parking permit.
- The availability of other on-street parking in the immediate vicinity and within the parking permit area of the appellant’s residence, including the potential to review said parking.
- The availability of off-street parking and existence of parking waivers for a property, which were granted as part of the planning approvals process.
- The impact of parking restrictions implemented due to construction activities.
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