Parking permits and discounts

York residents parking discount badges

Discount badges are available to residents of the City of York who wish to park at a reduced rate in the council's car parks. You must display the badge in your windscreen when parked.

Evening frequent users pass

You can buy a frequent user parking pass that lets you park in off street car parks and at most street meters

Low emission vehicle parking discounts

If you have a low emission vehicle you can get a discount of at least 50% on some of our parking charges

Resident contract parking

If you live within the central area of York, i.e. within the City walls, you can buy a resident contract parking permit from the council. This will allow you to park your vehicle in certain car parks

Season ticket parking

A season ticket allows you unlimited parking in any of the council's standard stay car parks

Short car parking discounts

If you have a car that is less than 2.7m long you can get a discount of at least 50% on some of our parking charges

Residents' priority parking scheme

Respark parking permits for households, disabled drivers, businesses, guest houses and other types of users