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 5m 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
You can apply for a resident parking permit online.
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.
After we have approved your application, we print permits on secure stationery and post them to you. Please allow five working days from the date of application to receive your permit.
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.
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