Please note: The Parking Permit Applications referenced on this page are provided by a third-party, Submit.com, contracted by Cork City Council to process online submissions. You will be presented with the privacy policy and terms and conditions if you choose to use the service.
Parking Permit applications will now be processed online. Please apply here
Please allow a minimum of 10 working days for the processing of your application
Applicants for a Residents Permit (new or renewal) are liable for parking charges(disc/Park by Phone) until the date of issue of permit, if parking in a disk parking area within the designated times.
You can view Cork City Council’s Parking Permits Scheme 2022 here.
You can view Cork City Council’s Parking Permits Policy 2022 here
You can apply online for parking permits. Please see a full list here or follow the link under the relevant form below.
You may also apply by post.
Please allow a minimum of 10 working days for your application to be processed.
PLEASE NOTE: All documentation must be addressed to the property for which the permit is being sought and in the applicants name.
Payment for postal application can be made by Bank Draft, Cheque or Postal Order.
If you wish to pay with a credit or debit card, please ensure your contact telephone number is on the application form and we will call you
If you have any other queries please email parkingpermits@corkcity.ie
Applicants for a Residents Permit (new or renewal) are liable for parking charges(disc/Park by Phone) until the date of issue of permit, if parking in a disk parking area within the designated times.
You can apply for this permit online. Please allow a minimum of 10 working days for your application to be processed
You may also apply by post.
Postal application Form: Resident Parking Permit Application Form
Applicants for a Residents Permit (new or renewal) are liable for parking charges(disc/Park by Phone) until the date of issue of permit, if parking in a disc parking area within the designated times.
Residents parking permits allow permit holders to park their vehicle without a time restriction in a specific parking zone which includes the address of their residence.
Please note the following parking permit rules in relation to where you live in Cork City:
Cork City Council Residents (Owner/Occupier) and Cork City Council tenants within the prior to expansion city area are restricted to the following limits
One Year | Two Years | |
1st Permit Cost | €30 | €60 |
2nd Permit Cost | €60 | €120 |
3rd Permit Cost | €120 | €240 |
4th Permit Cost | €120 | €240 |
Cork City Council Residents (Private Renters) within the prior to expansion city area are restricted to the following limits
One Year | ||
1st Permit Cost | €30 | |
2nd Permit Cost | €60 | |
3rd Permit Cost | €120 | |
4th Permit Cost | €120 |
*Maximum of 4 permits, subject to restriction below, reducing to 3 (three) with effect from the 1st January 2027.
In the interim period, commencing 1st May 2022 until 31st December 2026:-
Cork City Council will not accept new applications for a fourth permit for a qualifying dwelling.
Cork City Council will accept renewal applications for a fourth permit for a qualifying dwelling.
Cork City Council residents and Cork City Council tenants within the Ballincollig area are restricted to the following limits
Cork City Council residents and Cork City Council tenants within the Douglas area are restricted to the following limits
Required Documentation: All documentation must be addressed to the property for which the permit is being sought and in the applicants name.
In accordance with the policy of Cork City Council a residents parking permit will not be issued in the following cases:
In the case of a qualifying pre-April 2004 conversion of a house into a multi-unit residence – the maximum limit of permits as set out in the above paragraphs will be applied to the entire dwelling on a first come first served basis.
Cork City Council may request proof of planning permission or proof of pre-April 2004 letting in order to evaluate the eligibility of a multi-unit dwelling.
The permit must be prominently displayed in the vehicle so that the full permit is clearly and fully visible through the front windscreen from outside the vehicle.
Cork City Council reserves the right to request whatever further information is required to evaluate the eligibility of applications.
Termination of Permit:
Cork City Council reserves the right to terminate a permit and / or application if deemed necessary due to insufficient documentation, further information required, eligibility for permit etc.
You can now apply for this permit online
You can also apply by post. Postal application form: Family Carers Application Form
Family members may apply for a Carer’s Permit in the situation where the family needs to look after a family member on a voluntary ongoing daily basis.
Carer’s permits are only issued to family members. A family member includes; Father, Mother, Brother, Sister, Son, Daughter, Uncle, Aunt, Niece/Nephew, etc.
Permit Cost:
Required Documentation:
In order to apply for a Carer’s Permit the applicant (person requiring the care) is required to include the following with the Application:
The following documentation in respect of each of the carer’s (maximum of 4 carers) is required to be included with the application form.
One permit may be issued and can include up to a maximum of 4 cars.
Only one Carer can use the permit at any one time.
The permit must be prominently displayed in the vehicle so that the full permit is clearly and fully visible through the front windscreen from outside the vehicle.
You can apply for this permit online.
You may also apply by submitting a postal application.
Postal Application Form: Change of Vehicle Application Form
If you are changing your vehicle and your current parking permit has not yet expired, it is possible to change the vehicle reg.
Permit Cost:
€10.00 Original expiry date of permit will apply
Required Documentation:
The permit must be prominently displayed in the vehicle so that the full permit is clearly and fully visible through the front windscreen from outside the vehicle.
You can apply for this permit online
You may also apply by post.
Postal Application Form: Replacement Permit Application Form
Permit Cost:
€20 – expiry date of original permit will apply
Required Documentation: All documentation must be addressed to the property for which the permit is being sought and in the applicants name.
The permit must be prominently displayed in the vehicle so that the full permit is clearly and fully visible through the front windscreen from outside the vehicle.
Please apply at least 24 hours before works are due to commence
You can apply for this permit online
You may also apply by submitting a postal application.
Postal Application Form: Work & Skip Permit Form
Work permits are available for commercially taxed vehicles in Cork City. Work permits cannot be used in any of the Pedestrianised streets a full list of streets is available here
Permit Cost:
A revised work permit charge will come into effect on August 1st 2022
The permit/receipt must be prominently displayed in the vehicle so that the full permit/receipt is clearly and fully visible through the front windscreen from outside the vehicle
To support the use of sustainable transport, Resident’s – Vehicle Hire Parking Permits is part of the Parking Permits Scheme to cater for eligible residents in a Pay Parking Area (as defined in the Bye Laws) who do not own a vehicle but may need to rent a vehicle from time to time.
Applicants for this type of permit must fulfil all the requirements that are applicable to an application for a Resident’s Parking Permit. Residents of a development the residents of which are not eligible to apply for a Resident’s Parking Permit are not eligible to apply for a Resident’s - Vehicle Hire Parking Permit.
Applications for a Resident’s - Vehicle Hire Parking Permit must be submitted online and an application must be made at least 5 working days before the first date the permit is required.
If eligible the Resident’s - Vehicle Hire Parking Permit, unless a virtual permit is issued, it will be in the form of a receipt that will be emailed to the applicant. The applicant must have the facility to print the Resident’s - Vehicle Hire Parking Permit receipt for display purposes.
To be valid a Resident’s – Vehicle Hire Parking Permit must be current and, unless a virtual permit is issued, a physical Resident’s – Vehicle Parking Permit receipt must be prominently displayed in the relevant vehicle so that the full Resident’s – Vehicle Hire Parking Permit receipt is clearly and fully legible through the front windscreen from outside the vehicle.
The number of Resident’s - Vehicle Hire Parking Permit applications for an individual address will be restricted to 20 per annum. There will be no more than one Resident’s - Vehicle Hire Parking Permit issued for an individual address at any one time.
Required Documentation:
Permit Cost:
€10 for a Resident’s – Vehicle Hire Parking Permit. Each permit will be valid for 3 days.