Apply for a Carer's Parking Permit

Carer parking permits are issued subject to the following conditions:

1. Residents who have a registered carer can apply for a free carer parking permit for use by their carer while attending the resident’s private address.
2. Documentary proof such as a Carer’s or Companion Card must be provided when applying.
3. Each application and supplied documents will be considered on it’s own merits.
4. A maximum of 1 permit will be issued per year per property at no charge. This is in addition to any Specific Vehicle or Visitor entitlements.
5. Permits will be valid for 1 year from the date of issue.
6. Permits will only be issued to the resident of the property and will be posted to their address.
7. Permits must be obtained and clearly displayed in the relevant vehicles for the applicable concessions to apply.
8. Permits are valid on currently registered vehicles only and must be clearly displayed at all times.
9. Failure to comply may result in further enforcement action taken against you.
10. A permit allows the Holder to park in the nominated street or immediate parallel and cross street, but does not guarantee the availability of a parking space (for example outside your own home).
11. The use of parking spaces may be suspended by members of the police force or by authorised council officers if deemed necessary.
12. Permits will not be issued to any vehicle with a GVM of or greater than 4.5 tonnes and/or more than 7.5 metres in length.
13. Permits will also not be issued to buses, trailers, caravans, trucks, earth moving equipment.
14. Commercial and industrial properties will not be considered, unless you live in a residence that is part of a business premises (proof required and subject to site inspection).
15. Permits are not valid in Shopping Strip areas which are sections of roads that have shops, businesses or other commercial premises located on them.
16. The issue and continued use of Parking Permits shall be at the absolute discretion of Council, and may be cancelled if the permit is found to be misused.
17. A replacement fee is payable for any lost permits.
18. Permits do not apply to:

• Off street car parks
• No stopping areas
• Shopping strip (commercial) areas
• Loading zones
• Clearways
• When other statutory signs are in force
• Time restriction less than one hour
• Within 10m of an intersection.