Parking permits
Find out the different types of parking permits that you can get in Brighton & Hove, renew your permit, change your details and find information about the Parking Permit Centre.
Demand for our service has increased during the pandemic. Telephone calls have more than tripled and we are working hard to reduce the backlog. We apologise to our customers for the difficulties this has caused.
If you have applied for a new resident parking permits you can expect to receive this 7 days from submission to process
If you have applied for a renewal application you can expect to receive this 7 days from submission
Parking Permit centre
The Parking Permit centre at Hove Town Hall is closed.
You can apply for a permit and renew a permit online.
Phone lines
If you cannot access the internet we will assist you completing the online form. This may require you to take extra steps after the phone call to complete your application, such as providing proof of address or vehicle documents by post. The parking services phone line is open to support customers unable to access our service through the website and online forms, officers answering these calls will only be able to assist you completing online forms. If you require assistance you can phone us on 01273 296 622 between 9am and 1:30pm Monday to Friday. Please note the average wait time on this line is over 30 minutes.
Types of permits
- Find Your Parking Zone Find out which parking zone relates to you
- Resident parking Apply for a resident permit of you live in a controlled parking zone
- Visitor parking Permits for people who are visiting you
- Business, trader and essential working parking Permits for businesses, traders and essential services such as gas or electric companies
- Essential carer parking Permits if you provide care in the community or to a relative or friend
- Other permits Permits for hotels, schools, window cleaners and car club permits
- Match and event day parking Permits for residents and businesses in the Coldean or Moulsecoomb areas
To find out more about the controlled parking zones please see our pages on zone information.
Renew your permit
Change of details
Please let us know as soon as possible if any details for your permit need to be updated.