This page contains information on the management of non-residential parking in the Perth Parking Management Area (PPMA), and the Perth Parking Levy.
Please see the City of Perth website for information on residential parking, or the Visit Perth website for information on visitor parking.
How is parking managed in central Perth?
The Perth Parking Policy 2014 (the Policy) guides the development and management of parking facilities within the PPMA. The Policy is supported by the Perth Parking Management Act 1999 (the Act).
The PPMA includes the suburbs of Perth, East Perth, West Perth and Northbridge. A map of the PPMA can be downloaded below.
Under the Act, all non-residential parking bays within the PPMA must be licensed, with an annual fee paid where applicable. This fee is known as the Perth Parking Levy.
The Policy aims to reduce traffic congestion, increase pedestrian and rider safety, and improve the transport system for those travelling to, from and within central Perth.
Updating Perth parking legislation
A new Perth Parking Management Act 2024 (2024 Act) was passed in early 2024. It aims to better meet the needs of current and future central Perth.
New supporting regulations and a revised Policy are required before the 2024 Act can come into force. Consultation with key stakeholders is underway.
If you have questions or would like more information, please email UrbanMobilityPolicy@transport.wa.gov.au
The full Gazette (publish date: 18 November 2014, No. 182) is available on the Western Australian legislation website.
Information for property owners and managers
The Perth Parking Management Regulations 1999 set out the parking licence fees. (Fees are not subject to GST.)
If you are the owner or the manager of a property within the PPMA, it is your responsibility to make sure you hold a valid parking licence. See the guide and frequently asked questions below for help with the licence application process.
If you have questions or need more information, please email parking@transport.wa.gov.au.
Perth parking management area fees
Fee per bay, per annum
All parking bays within the Perth Parking Management Area are required to be licensed and, where applicable, pay a licence fee known as the Perth Parking Levy.
| Fee description | Amount |
|---|---|
| Non-residential (tenant) parking bays | $1,349.60 |
| Long stay public parking bays | $1,291.50 |
| Short stay public parking bays | $1,187.40 |
| On-street parking bays | $1,187.40 |
| Motorcycle bays | No fee |
If you have 5 or less fee-liable parking bays on your property, you do not need to pay the Perth Parking Levy, but you must still license the bays.
See the Licensed parking in Perth guide for other parking bays that still need to be licensed but are exempt from paying the levy.
Who is responsible for Perth parking management?
Department of Transport and Major Infrastructure
We administer the Act and make sure parking within the PPMA is licensed.
Our compliance officers inspect properties and collect information to enforce the Act.
For further information, please email parking@transport.wa.gov.au.
RevenueWA
RevenueWA collects the Perth Parking Levy and administers the licensing system on behalf of the Director General, Department of Transport and Major Infrastructure.
For enquiries regarding licence fees and/or payment, please contact RevenueWA on 08 9262 1223 or submit a web enquiry.
How are funds used?
Funds raised from the Perth Parking Levy are used within the PPMA to deliver transport initiatives and services that improve walking, wheeling, riding and public transport access, and help to reduce traffic congestion within the city such as:
- the free Central Area Transit (CAT) bus service, including 18 new electric CAT buses
- free transit zone for public transport
- extensions and improvements to cycle paths
- improvements to paths and access for pedestrians
- road works to improve bus efficiency
- contributions to other significant transport infrastructure and initiatives, such as the Boorloo Bridge .
Funds raised can also be used to deliver other projects and services within the PPMA that support a more vibrant and attractive city centre, not including sporting or cultural events.
Better transport outcomes and an attractive and vibrant urban amenity benefit both Perth central area property owners and the people who live in, work, study and visit the city each day.
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[Visual: Person 1 talks to camera while standing on a walk/ride path. Behind them is Boorloo Bridge and a bike rider pushing their bike.]
Person 1: My favourite thing about Boorloo Bridge is the lights at night-time.
[Visual: The camera cuts to Boorloo Bridge at night with the Aboriginal Noongar season, Djeran written in lights, Person 2 talks to the camera gesturing upwards, and then to a runner and a rider on the bridge.]
Person 2: There’s lots of birds around as you may hear. [Bird sounds.] There’s lots of trees.
[Visual: Person 3 talks to camera cutting to a rider on the bridge and an aerial view of Boorloo Bridge showing the supporting cables fanned out and framed against the Swan River.]
Person 3: [It] speaks to the stories of the Traditional landowner.
[Visual: Person 4 talks to camera, cutting to an aerial view of the bridge showing the curved shape and including the river and landscape to the Perth hills.]
Person 4: It’s actually a like a giant rainbow serpent which is really cool.
[Visual: A child sits in a bike cargo carrier, with an adult stands next to them – cutting to Boorloo Bridge lit up in green at night with silhouettes of kangaroos hopping across it.]
Person 5 (Child): It lights up and then animals on it.
[Visual: Person 1 talking to camera, cutting briefly to the bridge at day and at night.]
Person 1: I come down at dusk, so you can see it during the day, but also so you can see the beautiful lights at nighttime.
[Text on a blue screen: Government of Western Australia Department of Transport and Major Infrastructure. Empowering a thriving community.]
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