Digital parking permit for residents

Do you live in a zone where you have to pay a parking fee or display a parking disk? Then request a parking permit for residents (residential parking permit) from the city.

You can then park in these zones for free, without needing a parking disk. You can request a maximum of 2 parking permits per address.

Conditions

  • You officially live in a zone where you have to pay a parking fee or display a parking disk.
  • It is for one of these vehicles:
    • Private vehicle (one of these types: sedan, tailgate vehicle, station wagon, coupe, convertible, multi-purpose vehicle, dual-purpose vehicle, or minivan)
    • Light truck (max. length 4.90 m and max. height 1.90 m)
    • Four-wheel moped or light four-wheeler with a maximum speed of 45 km per hour
  • For your own vehicle: the vehicle is registered at your address.
  • For a company or lease car: you are the usual driver of the vehicle.
  • You have a Belgian number plate.
    Foreign number plate? Then you can purchase a once-only residential parking permit for a maximum of 3 months. Meanwhile, you can register your car.

Just moved?
After the provisional change of address, you can purchase a residential parking permit for a maximum of 3 months.

Price

Parking permit3 months1 year
First parking permit€ 20€ 60
Second parking permit€ 90€ 300

Requesting your parking permit

Online

Buy or extend parking permit (only Dutch)

Your parking permit will be valid after a maximum of 5 working days and after payment.

In the city office

Make an appointment

Your parking permit is valid immediately.

What do you bring?

  • Just moved house: proof of provisional registration
  • For light trucks: proof showing the dimensions of the vehicle
  • Proof of vehicle registration (part 1, front and back)
  • Identity card
  • For company cars: company car certificate (you can request the document at the City council offices)
  • For leased vehicles: proof of lease from recognized leasing company

Where can I park?

In which zone?

The parking attendant checks on-site in the database whether you have permission to park there.

In which parking spaces?

  • Parking spaces marked with a blue traffic sign with the letter "P" and an additional sign 'Parkeerkaart' (see photo) are reserved for people with the parking permit.
  • Parking spaces in the blue zone where you would normally need to display a parking disc.
  • Parking spaces in the paid zone where you would normally need to start a parking session via a parking meter, SMS, or app.

Where are you not allowed to park?

Always follow traffic regulations. The parking permit does not apply to:

  • Other reserved parking spaces
    For example, for people with disabilities or car-sharing vehicles.
  • Short-term parking spaces
    For example, shop-and-go spaces or kiss-and-ride spaces.
  • Parking spaces designated for a different type of vehicle than yours
    For example, spaces reserved for taxis, police, buses, or (light) trucks, if you are not driving a (light) truck.
  • Areas with a parking prohibition
    The street list also includes streets in your zone where a parking prohibition partially or fully applies.
  • Parking spaces in a zone requiring an access permit
    If you do not have the correct access permit, even if the street is part of your zone.

Until when is a parking permit valid?

You can find the expiration date on your (digital) parking permit.
Check your parking permit

AttentionKeep track of the expiration date of your permit to ensure you renew it on time. If your permit is no longer valid, you cannot apply for a renewal and will need to purchase a new permit.

Renew your parking permit?

To renew your resident parking permit, purchase a new permit starting 1 month before the expiration date. Want to renew earlier? Make an appointment at the city office.

You can renew your permit in 3 ways:

  • Online
  • By email
  • At the city office

Online

Renew your parking permit

By email

Mention your number plate.

In the city office

Make an appointment

How to cancel a parking permit?

Canceling yourself

  • You can cancel your parking permit before the expiration date. You can get no refunds.
  • Contact us

Automatic cancellation

If you no longer meet the requirements, your parking permit will be automatically canceled. You can get no refunds.

Report changes (new car, new number plate ...)

Inform us as soon as possible if the details of your resident parking permit change:

  • Replacement car
  • New number plate
  • New car
  • New address
  • New permit holder
  • New email address
  • ...

Report changes

Do you have a question?

Contact us, we are happy to help you.

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016 27 27 27

Mail us

info@leuven.be

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