A resident parking permit allows you to park in a resident parking bay during your scheme area's operational hours.
Each Resident Parking Scheme area has different operational hours.
Please note that resident parking permits:
- Are valid for one year from date of issue
- Are specific to the scheme area you live in
- Cannot be transferred between vehicles
- Do not reserve or guarantee the availability of a parking space
Who can apply for a Cambridge resident parking permit
You may apply for a Cambridge resident parking permit if your main place of residence is in a defined Resident Parking Scheme area. You must own or regularly use a vehicle of the type permitted. Vehicles must not exceed 5.4m in length.
- View the list of Cambridge Resident Parking Scheme areas to find out which roads are in which schemes and any permit limits
- Check if your vehicle type is eligible for a permit
Properties converted or any new developments completed after the start date of that Resident Parking Scheme are unlikely to be eligible for permits.
Cost of permit
Visit our Cambridge Resident Parking Schemes page to find out how much a resident parking permit costs in your scheme area.
Apply for a Cambridge resident parking permit for the first time
To apply for a digital resident parking permit, please click the link below to register for or access the MiPermit portal.
The MiPermit portal allows you to apply, purchase and manage your parking permits.
When you apply, you need to:
- Pay for your permit at the time of application
- Provide a scanned image or readable photograph of the following documents:
Apply online
By completing our online form, you agree to our general terms and conditions.
Resident parking permits are now virtual. Once your permit application has been approved an email notification will be sent to confirm that the vehicle is permitted to park in the applied for zone.
Renew a resident parking permit
When your permit is due to expire, we will send you a renewal notice letter with instructions on how to renew.
On receipt of your letter, or up to 28 days before your permit expires, you can renew and pay for your permit using our online service.
By completing our online form, you agree to our general terms and conditions.
To renew your digital Cambridge resident parking permit, please click the link below to access the MiPermit portal.
Further information
Policy, terms and conditions
- View maps of Resident Parking Scheme areas on our My Cambridgeshire Maps website
- Cambridge Resident Parking Schemes - general terms and conditions
- Resident Parking Scheme Policy
MiPermit for Cambridge City residents
From Wednesday 11 June 2025 our permit management system for Cambridge City residents is changing. The new system is called MiPermit.
Please visit our MiPermit frequently asked questions page for residents to find out more. The page includes a how to use guide and support contact details.