Businesses operating from a commercial property in Yarra with no off-street parking may be eligible for a business parking permit.
We issue business parking permits with conditions. Businesses are not eligible for:
- visitor parking permits
- permits for vehicles more than 4.5 tonnes in gross weight
- permits for vehicles 7.5 metres or more in length.
Before you apply, please read our parking permit information guide [ PDF, 222.79 KB] (PDF 223KB).
Who can apply?
To be eligible for a business parking permit, your business must:
- operate from an eligible commercial property in Yarra
- have no off-street parking*.
*Includes properties with reduced off-street parking - for example, using a car space for another purpose such as storage.
Your property is not eligible if it has a driveway access point, whether in use or not.
Number of allowed permits
The number of permits issued to your business depends on the length of the street frontage.
The first business parking permit is available when the business address has a frontage of at least 10m except at a retail premises where at least 5m applies.
(Retail premises are defined as shops within designated shopping strips and paid parking areas)
What documents to include
Proof of business
You must provide your business certificate when you apply.
Proof of business occupancy at property
You must provide one of the following documents with your application:
- Current commercial lease (must be signed and in business name)
- Rates notice (must be in business name)
- Recent utility invoice (issued in last 3 months, must be in business name).
Proof of vehicle ownership
You must provide one of the following documents with your application.
This table outlines which documents apply to your circumstances.
| Your circumstances | Documents |
|---|---|
| Vehicle is registered in your name |
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| Vehicle is not registered in your name, but you are the main driver |
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| Vehicle is registered in a company name. |
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*We do not accept VicRoads registration extracts. The vehicle transfer document must include the owner/driver's name and the registration number.
How to apply
Fees
Fees are valid to 30 June 2025 and exempt from GST.
- 1st permit $153
- 2nd permit $283
- Additional permits $283
How to pay
An invoice will be emailed to you, once your application has been approved.
In person
Pay in person at one of our customer service centres between 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday.
Bank cheque or money order payable to Yarra City Council and send it to:
Parking Administration
Yarra City Council
PO Box 168
Richmond, Victoria, 3121
Phone
Call 1300 792 772 and follow the prompts.
Online
Receiving your permit
After we've approved your application and received payment, we'll post the permit to the address on the application. It should arrive within 5 to 10 business days.
Renew your permit
Parking permits expire after 12 months. We will post you a renewal notice 4 to 6 weeks before your permit expires.
If your address and vehicle details are the same and your permit hasn't expired, you can pay online or by calling 1300 792 772.
If you need a permit on the spot, visit one of our customer service centres and make sure you bring all required documents.
Replace your permit
We can replace your permit for a fee of $22.
If your permit was stolen and you can provide a police report, there will be no fee.
You can submit your request online or visit one of our customer service centres.