Business parking permits
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
We will require supporting documentation as part of your application to be able to issue you a permit if the property is eligible.
Below is a list of the documents to include in your application online.
You must provide your business certificate when you apply.
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).
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 |
|
| Vehicle is not registered in your name, but you are the main driver |
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| Vehicle is registered in a company name. |
|
*We do not accept VicRoads registration extracts. The vehicle transfer document must include the owner/driver's name and the registration number.
You must provide your business certificate when you apply.
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).
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 |
|
| Vehicle is not registered in your name, but you are the main driver |
|
| Vehicle is registered in a company name. |
|
*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
You can apply online using the link below.
You will need to search your address to ensure you are eligible for parking permits.
Fees
Fees are valid to 30 June 2027 and exempt from GST.
- 1st permit $163
- 2nd permit $300
- Additional permits $300
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 send 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 using the available options on your renewal notice.
Online
BPAY
Refer to your renewal notice for biller code and BPAY reference number.
Phone
Call 1300 792 772.
In Person
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 business parking permit
Note: This is only for business parking permits - if you wish to replace a residential parking permit, please visit the residential and visitor permits page.
We can replace your permit for a fee of $29.
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.
I’ve lost my parking permit. Can I get a replacement?
It depends on the type of permit you hold.
- Vehicle-specific permits (linked to a registration) may be replaced for a $29 fee in eligible circumstances.
- Interchangeable permits (e.g. Business Various) cannot be replaced if lost or misplaced. The existing permit will be cancelled and you will need to submit a new application and pay the applicable permit fee.
This is to ensure only valid permits remain in circulation and to reduce the risk of misuse.
How do I replace my parking permit?
If your permit is eligible for replacement, you can submit a replacement request online or visit one of our customer service centres.
How much does it cost?
- $29 – Replacement of vehicle-specific permits (e.g. change of registration or damaged permit returned to Council)
- No charge – Where a permit has not been received within 30 days of the issue date, or has been stolen (with supporting evidence)
- Full permit fee – Where an interchangeable permit is lost or misplaced (a new application is required; the original permit cannot be replaced)
What if my parking permit is damaged?
If your permit is damaged and returned to Council, a replacement can be issued for a $29 fee
What if my permit has been stolen?
Stolen permits can be replaced free of charge for both permit types if you provide:
- a Notice to Victim form
The original permit will be cancelled and a replacement issued.
What if I didn’t receive my permit in the mail?
If your permit has not arrived, you must notify Council within 30 days of the permit issue date.
- Reported within 30 days → replacement issued at no charge
- Reported after 30 days → the permit is considered delivered and a new application will be required
Why can’t lost interchangeable (e.g. Business various) permits be replaced?
Interchangeable permits are designed for flexible use across eligible vehicles. Because they are not linked to a single vehicle registration, they carry a higher risk of misuse if they are reported as lost or unaccounted for.
Lost interchangeable permits will not be replaced as the original permit may still be in circulation and could be misused by an unauthorised person, e.g. a permit being found and used by another resident or used in multiple vehicles after a replacement is issued. Additionally, the vast majority of fraudulent / copied permits that Council encounters are a result of lost or misplaced interchangeable permits.
Council devotes significant time and resources to protecting the integrity of the permit system and reducing the negative impact of lost interchangeable permits on the community. This includes conducting compliance and enforcement activities to identify and address the use of cancelled or invalid permits, checking permit validity during patrols and taking enforcement action where invalid permits are displayed.
Council wishes to encourage residents to ensure they keep their Parking Permits secure and treat them as a valuable item.
As a result, when an interchangeable permit is reported as lost or missing, it will not be reissued. A new application is required to ensure that only valid permits are in circulation.
I found my permit after reporting it lost. Can I still use it?
No. Once a permit has been cancelled, it becomes permanently invalid even if it is later found.
What happens to my old permit when I get a replacement?
Any cancelled or replaced permit is no longer valid and must not be used, even if the physical permit is still in your possession.
Council undertakes compliance and enforcement activity to identify and address the use of invalid permits.