Carer parking permits

A carer parking permit allows a carer to park their vehicle where you live.

You may be someone who both:

If so, you may be eligible for a permit. You will need a doctor to provide a statement of suitability to support your application.

Permit charges

We provide carer parking permits free of charge.

Where your carer can park

The permit is valid in:

  • the CPZ where you live
  • resident bays
  • shared use bays (where resident parking permits are acceptable)

It's not valid:

  • in business only bays
  • on yellow lines
  • in disabled bays
  • in pay to park bays
  • in Hounslow Council car parks

Apply for a permit

To apply, you need to:

  • provide proof of residency
  • provide a signed and stamped doctor's statement (PDF), dated within the last three months
  • read the terms and conditions below

Apply for a carer parking permit

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  1. Any person who has one or more outstanding Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs) with the London Borough of Hounslow will not qualify for a permit, until such time as the PCNs are paid in full. This excludes cases that are at appeal with the Independent Adjudicator.
  2. You must supply a valid Doctor’s statement with your application. Checks may be carried out to verify the document.
  3. The permit can only be used by a care giver and is not for use by any other third party individuals.
  4. Carers’ parking permits allow the holder to park in Resident and Shared Use Bays (where Residents’ parking permits are acceptable) within the Controlled Parking Zone shown on the permit. They are not valid on any other type of restriction.
  5. The issue of a permit does not guarantee a parking space.
  6. Carers’ parking permits are valid for one year.
  7. If the permit is surrendered you will qualify for a pro-rata refund if three months or more are left to the expiry date. This is subject to a £20 administration fee.

For information about how we use your data, see the parking services privacy notice.

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