Resident's Parking Permit
What is the purpose and the application process for a Residents Parking Permit?
Residents of a Pay and Display area may apply for a Residents Parking Permit, which permits them to park in the designated pay and display area by displaying a residents parking permit on their vehicle.
The purpose of a residents permit is to provide on street parking for households at the associated residential address.
A 'Resident' may be:
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Owner of a Property
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Renting a Property
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Living at a property which they neither own nor rent
Application Process:
Download and complete an application form for a resident's parking permit.
The Application Form must be completed in full along with the following Supporting Documents:
A copy of your Certificate of Motor Insurance in the applicant's name at the address mentioned on the application form.
A €30 fee should be paid to the Council after your application has been approved.
Completed applications should to be returned to:
Traffic Section,
Galway City Council,
City Hall,
College Road,
Galway
A resident's parking permit is valid for one year, after which, you must renew your parking permit application to continue parking in a pay and display area.
How do I renew my residents parking permit?
Residents parking permits must be renewed annually.
If your vehicle details and address have not changed you can renew your resident's Parking Permits as follows:
Download and complete an application form for a resident's parking permit ticking the box "Renewal of Permit" .
The Application Form must be completed in full along with the following Supporting Documents
A €30 euro renewal fee must be paid
Return the completed applications to:
Customer Service,
Galway City Council,
City Hall,
College Road,
Galway .
Email to: customerservice@galwaycity.ie
I have a resident's parking permit and have changed my vehicle; do I need a new permit?
Yes, a new permit must be issued with the new vehicle registration number.
To update your permit
Download and complete an application form for a resident's parking permit ticking the box "Change Of Vehicle" .
The Application Form must be completed in full along with the following Supporting Documents
Return the residents parking permit with your old vehicle registration.
Pay a fee of €30 for the new permit.