Resident and visitor parking permits

Apply for/renew a residents' permit

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Renewing your permit

You can renew your permit on-line. Before you start you can find out your renewal price with the permit price calculator or on the residents permit pricing page. Prices changed on 1 April 2013. Please make sure you enter the correct amount otherwise your submission may be delayed. If you are a disabled badge holder we are currently unable to accept online renewals for exempt permits.

New Permits

Find out the zone or area you live in with our interactive map. This will help you apply for the right permit.

Do you live within the CPZ? This includes zones 1-8, N1-N5 and S1-S4. You need to complete the residents' application form to apply for your permit.

Do you live in a Priority Parking area? If you live in the southern Grange (B1), South Morningside (B2) or Arboretum/Kinnear (B3) you need our Priority Parking application form.

When you apply for your permit, you need to show us some documents. These must prove that you are the main driver of the vehicle and that you live within the area. Please note that we can accept photocopies of your documents. You can also find some useful residents' permits definitions.

What you should include with the application form:

Proof of residence. You can only apply for a permit at your main residence.
Driving licence.
Cheque for the correct amount.
Vehicle registration certificate (V5C).

Examples of acceptable proof of residence are:

A properly authorised lease.
A council tax bill or notification.
Mortgage agreement.

Once you have completed your form send it to: Director of Finance, Residents' Parking Section, The City of Edinburgh Council, 249 High Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1YJ.

You can also apply in person at the Council Collections Office. The opening hours are;