ALL documentation needs to be in the name of the applicant or registered car owner.
The residential or commercial property within Byron Shire is required to be in the name of an individual/s.
Shire Resident or Ratepayer Permit
- Copy of current vehicle registration/certificate in the name of the applicant.
- Proof of residency within Byron Shire residence in the name of the applicant. This could be:
- Drivers licence.
- Council rates notice or water bill.
- Utility bill (for example phone, electricity, gas).
- Rental lease or agreement, or letter from landlord or owner, stating length of occupancy (minimum 6 months).
- If you hold a valid Centrelink issued pensioner (Blue) card, you can get a free permit. You must provide a copy of your Pensioner card or DVA card when applying.
- When changing permit types (for example from worker to resident) you will need to wait for your previous permit to expire. If you renew before your previous permit expires there will be no refund for the difference.
Worker or volunteer
- Copy of current vehicle registration/certificate in the name of the applicant.
- Proof of employment (payslip or company letterhead) needs to show the following:
- your name and role within the business
- the trading name of the place of employment and its operating address (to be eligible for a worker permit your business needs to have a fixed address within pay parking area)
- the name and role (e.g. owner, manager, etc) of the author (signatory) of the letter plus their direct contact details.
- If your place of volunteering is located within the pay parking area, you can apply for a pay parking permit.
Traffic Area Permit
Byron Bay or Wategos residents may be eligible for a free Traffic Area Permit. A Traffic Area Permit allows you to park in the street where you live with no time restriction.
To be eligible you must:
- live in one of the four precincts: Butler Street, Schools, Tennyson/Massinger or Wategos.
- be a long-term resident (not a guest at hotel, hostel, holiday unit)
- have limited or no off-street parking.
Precinct maps
To apply
Use the permit portal to apply for your Traffic Area Permit. You will need to Sign up and create a PayStay account first.
Please have digital copies of two documents from the list below to verify your residential address:
- Utility bill – must be no more than 3 months old
- Telephone Account – must be no more than 3 months old
- Current lease
- Driver’s licence
- Pension card
- Electoral Roll Card
- Rates Notice
- Bank statement – must be no more than 3 months old.
- Centrelink Health Care Card
- Rental Bond Receipt
- Official Government Correspondence – must be no more than 3 months old.
Traffic Area permits cannot be used in the metered "pay parking" areas. It is only valid in the area identified in the permit name.
For example, "Butler St Traffic Area permit" can only be used in the Butler St precinct.
Visitor permits
A Traffic Area Permit can also be used for your visitor’s vehicles. You must update the licence plate for your visitor’s vehicle using the permit portal. Select the 'update vehicle' button and enter the details.
A maximum of two vehicles per household can be exempt at any one time.
Who isn’t eligible for a Traffic Area Permit?
- Businesses, hotels, hostels, B&B and holiday units are not eligible.
- Property owners who do not reside at the property are not eligible.
By submitting an application for the Traffic Area Permit, you agree to the Conditions of Use(PDF, 93KB).
Please allow up to 10 business days for your Traffic Area permit to be assessed. If approved, the status of the permit will change from “Pending” to “Granted”. If the permit is not approved, an email will be sent explaining the reason.
School permit
School staff and teachers at Byron Bay Public School and Byron Community Primary School may apply for a permit to receive exemptions to time limits in specific streets surrounding their school, conditions apply.