Resident permits and perks

Resident permits and perks

As a City of Fremantle resident, you are entitled to various parking perks and permits. See below for more information.

Digital residential parking permits are now in place

We have moved to digital residential parking permits.

You can now apply for and manage your residential parking permits online. This makes the process simpler and more convenient.

Contact our customer service centre on 1300 MYFREO (1300 693 736) if you require any assistance.

All residents are eligible to apply for a permit to park to for free within the Fremantle city centre at certain times. Maximum of 2 permits per eligible property.

The permit is valid Monday to Sunday (seven days per week) for on-street (kerbside) parking:

  • Free parking from 9am – 11am permit holders must abide the posted time limits (e.g. 30 minutes, 1 hour, 2 hours)
  • Free parking from 3pm – 5pm permit holders must abide the posted time limits (e.g. 30 minutes, 1 hour, 2 hours)
  • Free parking from 5pm – 9am no time limits apply
  • On-street (kerbside) parking only

Permit holders can also park at Carpark 12A (Beach Street) on Saturday and Sunday between 8am – 5pm.

Permits are not available for commercial properties or ratepayers who are not residents. 

Apply for permit

If you are a resident or a ratepayer living in either a time restricted or fee-paying area and do not have adequate off-street parking, you may be eligible for a residential parking permit.

  • The permit allows to park in your designated street or district without the need to comply with the restriction for the time
  • This permit is locked to a vehicle registration number
  • This permit must be renewed every 12 months from the date of approval and is subject to fees or charges
  • Maximum of 2 permits per eligible property

Apply for permit

This permit is not locked to a vehicle registration number and is available to residents living on streets with time restrictions or paid parking.

  • It allows your visitors to park without restrictions within your designated street
  • This permit must be renewed every 12 months from the date of approval and is subject to fees or charges
  • This permit does not exempt you from all parking restrictions across the city

Apply for permit

If you are a resident or a ratepayer living in either a time restricted or fee-paying area and do not have adequate off-street parking, you may be eligible for a residential parking permit.

  • A residential paid parking permit is a sticker affixed to the windscreen of the assigned vehicle. It displays the registration number, expiry date and the streets the permit is valid for.
  • A multi-purpose parking permit is a permit in form of a card that can be transferred to different vehicles such as visitors. Properties that are in a fee-paying street (ticketed area) are not eligible for multi-purpose parking permits.

If you live in a group of units, permits can be issued subject to approval if there are less than 9 units in the residential complex i.e. no permits will be issued to a residential complex that has 9 or more units.

Apply for permit

City of Fremantle licence plates

Customised City of Fremantle license plates are available for purchase.

The customised license plates cost $440. Please allow 6–8 weeks to process the application.

Contact our customer service centre on 1300 MYFREO (1300 693 736) to enquire of the available plate numbers.

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