Commercial vehicle parking permits
Submit an application for a commercial vehicle parking permit. Learn how to make changes to your permit.
Apply for a commercial vehicle parking permit
You can stop at a commercial vehicle loading zone without a permit if you’re:
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a taxi or limousine dropping off or picking up passengers (2-minute limit)
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a commercial vehicle loading or unloading goods (20-minute limit).
You need a permit to stop at a commercial vehicle loading zone for:
- a passenger-only vehicle
- a taxi or limousine waiting for passengers
- other vehicles not listed above.
You can apply for:
- an annual permit (valid for 12 months)
- a fixed-term permit (valid for a minimum of 7 days and a maximum of 364 days).
To apply for a commercial vehicle parking permit, you will need to supply:
- personal information, including driver’s licence details
- vehicle details, including the make and registration number
- permit start date.
You can also estimate your fees before you apply.
Complete the application form to apply for a new or replacement permit online.
You must pay the permit fee with Visa or Mastercard.
You can also download a permit application to complete and submit:
- in person at a Council Customer Centre
- by mail with a cheque for the fee to:
Brisbane City Council
GPO Box 1434
Brisbane Qld 4001.
If you meet the eligibility criteria, you’ll receive a permit within 10 business days.
You must clearly display the permit on your vehicle’s windscreen when using a commercial vehicle loading zone.
You'll receive a renewal invoice when your permit is due to expire.
Lost or stolen permits
You can apply for a replacement if your permit is lost, stolen or damaged.
Complete and submit a commercial vehicle permit application. You need to include your current permit number and pay the replacement permit fee.
You can use a temporary permit number while your application is being processed. To request an interim permit number, contact Council.
Council will provide an interim permit via email. This interim permit must be printed and displayed on the dashboard of the vehicle.
You will receive a replacement permit within 10 business days.
Transfer a permit
You can transfer a commercial vehicle parking permit to a different vehicle under your name.
Download and complete a copy of the commercial vehicle permit application. Tick the 'transfer' box and check the transfer fee.
You can return the original permit with the application and pay the fee:
- in person at a Council Customer Centre
- by mail with a cheque for the fee to:
Brisbane City Council
GPO Box 1434
Brisbane Qld 4001.
You will receive a new permit within 10 business days.
Permit fees
| Permit type | Fee |
|---|---|
| New commercial vehicle permit | $56.60 plus $2.90 daily rate* |
| Annual renewal | $1,063.15 |
| Replacement/transfer permit | $56.60 |
*Daily rate and new application fee applies to each application for a minimum of 7 days and a maximum of 365 days.
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Frequently asked questions
All vehicle types are eligible for a commercial vehicle parking permit if they are:
- used to load or unload goods
- passenger-only vehicles stopping to wait for passengers.
You don’t need a permit to stop at a commercial loading zone for:
- a taxi or limousine dropping off or picking up passengers (2-minute limit)
- a commercial vehicle loading or unloading goods (20-minute limit).
Find out more about the eligibility criteria for commercial vehicle permits.
If your permit is lost or stolen:
- Apply for a replacement permit.
- Contact Council for an interim permit number.
Learn how to apply for a replacement permit.
Yes, you must request an interim permit number if you’re waiting for a commercial vehicle parking permit. Council will provide an interim permit via email. This interim permit must be printed and displayed on the dashboard of the vehicle.
Find out more about lost and stolen permits.
All commercial vehicle parking permit fees are exempt from GST.
View the current fees for commercial vehicle parking permits.