Visitor parking permits

Visitor parking permit eligibility

You do not need to have a Resident parking permit but you do need to live in a CPZ. We will show you if you are eligible for a Visitor parking permit once you sign in to your account above. You must be a resident of Harrow to apply for a Visitor parking permit.

The first time you go to buy a Visitor parking permit, you will need to upload proof of residency. This is so we can check that you are eligible to park in that CPZ.

If you already have a Resident parking permit, there will be an option to skip this step. Although you will not have to upload any documents, there will still be a short review period.

If you do not live in a CPZ, you will not be able to apply for a parking permit. If you live in a Permit Restricted Property, you may also not be able to apply for a parking permit.

Visitor parking permit discounts

You can apply for a discount towards your Visitor parking permit. You will need to provide some documents, but you will only need to do this once. You will be asked to upload one of the following documents:

• a copy of your Blue Badge
• a copy of your Freedom Pass
• a copy of your Passport or
• a copy of your PIP Award Letter.

Virtual Visitor parking permits

We have made it easier for residents to buy and use Visitor parking permits. When you buy a Visitor parking permit online, you can activate it for immediate use for the rest of that same day.

For example, you can choose to activate a Visitor parking permit immediately for someone who has arrived at 9am on a Monday. The permit lets that visitor park in a CPZ bay for free until 11:59pm on that same Monday.

You can also schedule a Visitor parking permit for a date in the future. For example, if you’re expecting a visitor next Monday, you can pre-book a Visitor parking permit for the whole of that day.

You no longer need to place anything inside of the vehicle. All you need to provide is the date you want it to start and the vehicle registration number. You will also be able to track the remaining session time online.

This is a great option if you have a visitor arriving and you need to sort parking out quickly. The first time you buy Visitor parking permits you will need to verify your residency. This is a one-time check to make sure that your property is eligible for a Visitor parking permit.

Virtual Visitor parking permit fees

You can buy up to 100 Visitor parking permits online within a calendar year. Each permit is valid for 24 hours or until the rest of the day if activated immediately for that day.

• One Visitor parking permit: £2.80 (valid for up to 24 hours).
• One discounted Visitor parking permit: £1.40 (valid for up to 24 hours).

Buy a book of Visitor parking permits

You can also buy a book of 10 Visitor parking permits online. The Visitor parking permit book comes with 10 individual scratch cards. Your visitor will need to scratch off the right date and time, and then place the card clearly in their vehicle. Failure to place the scratch card in the vehicle may result in a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN).

Visitor parking permit book fees

• Visitor parking permit book: £28.00
• Discounted Visitor parking permit book: £14.00.