Strathfield Select Parking Permits

The parking meter installation is part of a broader parking upgrade project for the Strathfield Council area and will provide continuity between all parking meters. Introducing timed parking restrictions will increase parking turnover freeing up more parking spaces and ensuring fair access to shops, sportsfields and other community spaces.

The parking meter installation is part of a broader parking upgrade project for the Strathfield Council area and will provide continuity between all parking meters. Introducing timed parking restrictions will increase parking turnover freeing up more parking spaces and ensuring fair access to shops, sportsfields and other community spaces.

The enforcement date for Strathfield Select parking permits has now been extended to 1 May 2025. Which means there’s now a grace period of 3.5 weeks from 7 – 30 April 2025 in which no fines will be issued for overstaying or not paying for parking. This is to allow residents to familiarise themselves with the new system and to allow time for applying for parking permits.

Fines will be issued for non-compliance after this date.

Up to 2 hours free parking, per day, per location. Time restrictions still apply. Check the parking sign.

Up to 2 hours free per day, per location.

Strathfield Select Parking may be used a maximum of one (1) time per designated car park or parking area/zone per day. That is one parking entry for up to 2 hours. 

For example, should you park at Strathfield Town Centre car park for 45 minutes you will not be eligible for free parking back in Strathfield Town Centre car park later that day. However, you can park in any of the other eligible sites for up to 2 hours free per site, in the same day.

No. Strathfield Select Parking DOES NOT provide exemptions from restrictions including, but not limited to, “NO STOPPING”, “NO PARKING”, “LOADING ZONE”, “TRUCK ZONE”, “WORKS ZONE”, “BUS ZONE”, “CLEARWAY” or “DISABLED PARKING ZONE”.

No. A mobility parking permit gives users access to parking entitlements which exceed the Strathfield Select parking permit. You do not need to enter your licence plate number in the parking meter either.

A resident is a person who lives in the Strathfield local government area.

Non-resident rate payers, landlords, boarding houses, businesses, commercial or industrial premises are NOT eligible for Strathfield Select Parking permits.

Yes. Anyone living in a home in the Strathfield LGA is eligible for a Strathfield Select parking permit. You will need your lease agreement to register on the permit portal.

We are pleased to inform you that the technical issue affecting major unit complexes with more than 500 units has now been successfully resolved.

Furthermore, we have enhanced the Portal's search functionality to make it even easier for you to find and select your specific unit address.

Previously, users in large complexes may have needed to sift through many unit numbers. Now, you can quickly narrow down your search results.

Here’s how the improved search works:

Simply type your unit number into the search box and you will see the results narrow down.

For example, if you live in Unit 404, typing "404" the system will filter the results to show only your specific unit.

We trust this enhancement will provide a more seamless experience when applying for your Strathfield Select parking permit.

Should you encounter any issues or have questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to our Customer Service team for assistance on 02 9748 9999.

No. Strathfield Select parking permits are only available for people living in a home in the Strathfield LGA.

No. Boarding house occupiers are not eligible for Strathfield Select parking permits.

Nursing homes with rooms with individual street addresses, are eligible for 2 permits per room with street address.

Nursing home facilities are eligible for 2 permits per facility.

You can apply for the Strathfield Select parking permits on the permit portal  https://vpermit.com.au/strathfield

View our customer user guide here(PDF, 2MB)

Resident ratepayers:

1. Current NSW driver licence with updated residential address
2. Rates notice with customer reference number (customer reference number is only required if you do not have a valid NSW Driver Licence)
3. Vehicle insurance certificate or vehicle registration renewal with their address clearly shown
4. License plate number.

Residents that rent:

1. Current NSW driver licence with updated residential address
2. A copy of their tenancy agreement
3. Vehicle insurance certificate or vehicle registration renewal
4. License plate number.

New purchasers of property, where a current driver’s license with new address is not available*:

1. A copy of the exchanged and dated Contract of Sale
2. License plate number

*Please note: new owners cannot apply for a permit until settlement has occurred and you are the registered owner of the property.

12 months. Residents with permits and email addresses will receive an email close to its expiry date reminding them to renew their permits online and update any pertinent information. Residents have the responsibility to ensure their permit is up to date and renewed.

If you are having difficulty processing your application for Strathfield Select parking permits, you may seek assistance with processing your application at:

• Council's Customer Service Centre: Monday – Friday 8.30am – 4.00pm.
• Strathfield Library & Innovation Hub: Monday to Friday, 9.30am – 6.30pm and Saturday to Sunday, 9am - 1pm 

Please click here for an instructional video for accessing the permit portal.