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                    Residential parking permits

                    Parking permit sign.
                    Permits are available in some areas to help balance the local parking needs of residents, businesses and visitors.

                    City of Melbourne has three regions where residential parking permits are available:

                    • Carlton, North and West Melbourne
                    • East Melbourne, Kensington, Parkville, Southbank and South Yarra
                    • Parkville Gardens.

                    Each region is divided into specific, numbered permit areas.

                    You may be eligible for permits if you live in a property within a permit area.

                    Find your area number

                    Use the map below to see if your property is within a permit area. Use the zoom controls to see road names. Select your address/area to read about permit eligibility and how to apply.

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                    If you already know your permit area number, click on the applicable region below for more information about permit eligibility and how to apply.

                    Central city (CBD) and Docklands

                    Permits are not available to residents in these areas. No resident parking permit scheme operates in the central city or Docklands due to limited supply of on-street parking.

                    Some housing complexes in these areas have off-street parking available to residents as part of their lease or property purchase. The central city and Docklands are also serviced by multiple, high-frequency public transport routes and cycling lanes to provide alternative transport options. For more information about parking in the central city and Docklands, see the CBD and Docklands Parking Plan.

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