Parking permit types

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.

Buy a season ticket

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 obtain a trades permit, you must:

  1. Complete the Traders’ application form.
  2. Upload the form when you apply for a permit.

The Traders’ application form is not a permit itself; it must be submitted with your other documents as part of your permit application.

Essential user permits

The essential user permit is currently unavailable. Further information will be published once the scheme is ready to launch.

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 available on a contract basis.

Glenmore Resident Permit

The Glenmore resident permit is currently unavailable. We are finalising the scheme, and further details will be published shortly.

In the meantime, eligible residents can provide their vehicle registration number and address to Parking Services by calling 01463 239786 to receive a dispensation from parking restrictions for up to two weeks. We expect the permit system to be fully operational during this period.

View permit costs

Page last modified: 16 April 2026