To be eligible for a residents parking permit, you will need to provide proof of address and a copy of your V5 (vehicle registration document), which must be registered to the permit holder at the permit address.
View the residents parking zone map to see if your address is in a parking zone.
Within the zone, you’ll see signs that say, ‘XX zone permit holders exempt’. For example, in the GA Fratton permit zone, the sign will say: ‘2 hours, No return to zone within 4 hours. GA zone permit holders exempt’. In the MF Craneswater permit zone, the sign will say: ‘MF Permit holders only 11am-noon, 6-7pm’
Student eligibility
You can get a resident parking permit if you live in a resident permit zone, but not if you live in a Student Hall of Residence.
Your V5 (vehicle registration document) must be registered to the permit holder at the permit address. You can update your address on your vehicle log book (V5C) on the DVLA website.
You’ll also need to provide your Tenancy/Rental agreement. It has to include your name, address, and the start and finish dates. You can apply using our online portal.
Using a vehicle you do not own
You cannot get a resident parking permit if you do not own the vehicle, even if you are a named driver on the insurance.
To get a resident parking permit, the vehicle must be registered to you with the DVLA.
Permits for flats, shared houses and HMOs
Permits are issued per postal address.
A flat with its own postal address may get up to two permits subject to the property classification.
If you live in a room in a shared house, the property counts as one postal address. There can be up to two permits for that address. We may issue a third permit if there’s enough space in the zone.
If you live in a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO), the property counts as one postal address. Even if you pay council tax, the property may still be classed as an HMO. There can be up to two permits for that address. We may issue a third permit if there’s enough space in the zone.
If you are unsure how your property is classified please contact the permit team on parking.permits@portsmouthcc.gov.uk.
Getting a permit for a family carer
You can apply for a carer’s permit by sending us a letter or email explaining the circumstances. You’ll also need to include a supporting letter from social services or a doctor confirming the resident is receiving care from a family member and include a council tax bill for the resident being cared for. If approved, the cost is the same as a resident permit.
Please email this documentation to us at parking.permits@portsmouthcc.gov.uk. You may also send your documentation to this address: Parking Permits, Civic Offices, Guildhall Square, Portsmouth PO1 2NE.
Blue badge holders
Blue badge holders do not need a permit to park in any zone, but they must display a blue badge. If you do not want to display your badge, you can apply for a resident permit.
What resident parking zones do not guarantee
Parking zones give residents a better chance of finding parking near their homes, but they do not guarantee a space.
Landlords and resident parking permits
If you do not live at the permit address, you’re not eligible for a resident permit.
If you need to visit the property for maintenance or an inventory checks, you can register for visitor permits with RingGo. Registering can take up to 48 hours for approval. You can also buy visitor permits from an outlet by providing photo ID and evidence that you own the property.