Residents parking permits allow permit holders to park their vehicle without a time restriction in a specific parking zone which includes the address of their residence.
Note: Due to the introduction of the new Parking Permit Scheme, ALL customers from 1st May 2022 will need to click/tap the "Get Started" button to start the application process. This is the case even if you have registered on this site in the past and have previously applied for this permit.
If you have made a permit application since 1st May 2022 and wish to edit/renew your application then please click/tap on NEW+ to repeat the process. If you are using a mobile device, hit the Applications button and then select NEW+
Applicants for a Residents Permit (new or renewal) are liable for parking charges(disc/Park by Phone) until the date of issue of permit, if parking in a disk parking area within the designated times.
Permit Cost:
One Year €20.00. Two Years (available for owner occupiers and Cork City Council tenants)€40.00
Please note the following parking permit conditions in relation to where you live in Cork City:
Cork City Council residents and Cork City Council tenants within the Ballincollig area are restricted to the following limits:
· Maximum Permit term: 1 year
· Maximum number of permits available per dwelling: 2
Cork City Council residents and Cork City Council tenants within the Douglas area are restricted to the following limits:
· Maximum Permit term: 1 year
· Maximum number of permits available per dwelling: 1
Cork City Council Residents (Owner/Occupier) and Cork City Council tenants within the prior to expansion city area are restricted to the following limits:
· Maximum Permit term: 2 year
· Maximum number of permits available per dwelling: 4
Cork City Council Residents (Private Renters) within the prior to expansion city area are restricted to the following limits:
· Maximum Permit term: 1 year
· Maximum number of permits available per dwelling: 4
Required Documentation: PLEASE NOTE: All documentation must be addressed to the property for which the permit is being sought and in the applicants name.
- Vehicle Licensing certificate/Log Book
- Valid Vehicle Insurance Certificate
- Utility Bill or Financial Statement dated within the last three months
Cork City Council reserves the right to terminate a permit and/or permit application if deemed necessary due to insufficient documentation, further information required, eligibility for permit etc.
Cork City Council reserves the right to request whatever further information is required to evaluate the eligibility of applications.
In accordance with the policy of Cork City Council a residents parking permit will not be issued in the following cases:
Residents of a purpose built apartment building/block where off street parking has been constructed as part of the development will not be eligible for a residents permit.
Residents of a purpose built/converted apartment building/block where development of the complex was completed after March 2004 will not be eligible for a residents permit.
The permit shall be prominently displayed in the interior of the vehicle so that the full permit is clearly and fully legible through the front windscreen from outside the vehicle.