Frequent questions
- How do I know if my parking space is within the liable area?
View the liable areas and select the area your parking space falls within. If you are still unsure, contact us.
- Are the new city of Sydney areas liable to the levy?
If you own a parking space in a part of the city of Sydney, that immediately before 8 May 2003 was not part of the city of Sydney, you are exempt from having to register or pay the levy.
- Who is liable and should be registered to pay the parking space levy?
The owner of the parking space as at 1 July each year is liable and must be registered with us.
- What is the rate of levy?
See this year and previous years levy rates.
- Is vacant land subject to the levy?
Vacant land is subject to the levy if it is used for parking motor vehicles.
- Does the parking space have to be marked?
It doesn't matter whether or not a parking space is marked. Where an unmarked area is used for parking, the number of liable parking spaces is calculated by dividing the total area (in square metres) by 25.2 square metres.
- When do I receive my annual booklet?
You will receive your annual booklet at the end of July. The booklet contains instructions on how to complete your annual return online, as well as instructions on how to pay your levy.
- When is the annual return due?
You must lodge your annual return and make payment by 1 September each year.
- How do I complete my annual return?
The quickest and easiest way is to complete and lodge your annual return online. Just follow the on screen instructions and if you have any problems contact us. Alternatively, you can download an annual return form and fax it to us.
- Why do I have to complete an annual return each year?
You must lodge an annual return each year to confirm any exemptions and concessions claimed and to update your property and ownership details.
- Do I have to pay the levy in full by 1 September?
You have the option of either paying in full by 1 September or by 4 instalments. If you choose to pay by instalments, the first instalment must be paid by 1 September. Subsequent instalments are due 1 December, 1 March and 1 June.
If paying by instalments, payments must be made by the due date or the full levy becomes payable.
- What is a casual parking space?
A casual parking space is any parking space that:
is unreserved, and
is not subject to any arrangement or agreement which restricts its use, and
is set aside solely for the use by any member of the public.
- How do I claim a concession for casual parking spaces?
You must keep daily records which detail:
the number of casual parking spaces available on the premises, and
the number of casual parking spaces actually occupied that day at the time of maximum occupancy.
- If I sell my parking space, when does my liability to the levy cease?
You must pay the levy if you owned the parking space as at 1 July that year, regardless of whether or not you owned the space for the full year.
