Resident permits

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Resident permit

If you live within the Controlled Parking Zone you are eligible for a permit. This is providing you are a resident there for a minimum of five nights a week and are able to provide the required proofs.

The new charges will apply for permits starting on 1 April 2012.

• Can I get a resident permit?
• Where can I park?
• How do I apply for or renew a permit?
• Is there a waiting list?
• What is the cost of a resident permit?
• My details have changed. What do I do?
• What are the permit terms and conditions of sale?
• I have received a Penalty Charge Notice when using my permit. What do I do?

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Can I get a resident permit?

Each resident is entitled to one resident permit only. You can get a resident permit if you:

• are over the age of 17
• live in a property in Brighton & Hove for more than five nights a week
• not living in a car free development - to find out if you are living in a car free development use the find my parking zone search
• have a vehicle less than 2.25 metres in height, 6 meters in length and 2,540 kg in weight
• can provide two proofs of address and proof that you are the keeper of the vehicle

If you own a holiday home or live in a car free development and can provide two proofs of address you may be able to apply for visitor permits.

If you are the landlord of a property you cannot obtain a resident permit or visitor permits.

Where can I park?

With a resident, business or visitor permit you can park in permit bays and shared bays. The signs for these bays will say 'Permit Holders only' or 'Permit Holders or Pay at Machine'.

Your permit is only valid for permit holder bays in your zone. For example, if your permit is marked with an M, you can only park in permit bays or shared bays marked with an M.

A resident, business or visitor permit does not allow you to park anywhere else.

How do I apply or renew a permit?

How do I apply for a new resident permit?

Check what zone you are in and if there is a waiting list by. For information on waiting lists please see our waiting list information page.

Please then complete resident permit application form and return this to us in person or by post.

How do I renew my permit?

If you are renewing your permit we will send you a resident permit renewal form at the beginning of the month that your permit expires. Please return the completed form to us.

If you have not received this please complete the resident permit renewal form and return it to us in person or by post.

I have received Penalty Charge Notice, what do I do?

You should check that you have used the permit in accordance with the conditions of use.

You should then decide whether to:

• pay the Penalty Charge Notice.
• appeal the Penalty Charge Notice.