We offer a range of parking permits to suit different needs. Find the right option for you.
Resident and visitor permits
Available to residents in designated permit streets. These permits allow parking in:
- Permit holder-only bays
- Designated off-street permit holder car parks
Visitor permits are available for guests.
Business and business visitor permits
Available to businesses in permit streets. These permits allow parking in:
- Permit holder-only bays
- Designated off-street permit holder car parks
Season tickets
Prepaid permits for long-stay parking in council car parks:
- Highland Parking Season Ticket (HPST): Valid in all designated long-stay car parks
- Local Parking Season Ticket (LPST): Valid in selected local long-stay car parks
A season ticket does not guarantee a parking space.
Trades permits
For tradespeople such as decorators, plumbers, and installers who need extended parking near work sites. These permits support vehicles used as mobile work bases.
To get a trades permit, you must:
- Complete the Traders’ application form.
- Upload the Trader's application form when you apply for a permit.
The Traders’ application form is not a permit application; it must be uploaded with your other documents, as part of your permit application.
Essential user permits
For professionals providing domiciliary care. These permits allow parking in:
- Permit zones
- Pay and display bays (within time limits)
They must comply with any maximum stay restrictions displayed.
Resident visitor parking vouchers
An alternative to the annual visitor permit. Each voucher book includes:
- Ten scratch cards
- Each card permits 3 hours of visitor parking in a permit bay
Contract parking
Reserved bays in off-street car parks on a contract basis.