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:

  • Owner of a Property

  • Renting a Property

  • Living at a property which they neither own nor rent

Parking Permit Conditions

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.