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Parking space levy

The parking space levy was introduced to reduce traffic congestion by discouraging car use in key business districts in Sydney.

You may have to pay the annual levy if you own a liable residential and non-residential off-street parking space located in specific districts.

Visit Transport NSW for further information on the parking space levy.

Some parking spaces are exempt from the levy.

Annual parking space levy fees

The rate from 1 July 2018 for Category 1 is $2,440 and includes the districts of

  • Sydney's CBD
  • North Sydney/Milsons Point.

The rate from 1 July 2018 for Category 2 is $870 and includes the districts of

  • Bondi Junction
  • Chatswood
  • Parramatta
  • St Leonards.

See the area maps on the Transport NSW website to  see whether your parking space is in one of the levy areas.

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Rates for 2014 to 2017

Category 1 areas: Sydney, North Sydney and Milsons Point

For each parking space owned as at Levy amount
1 July 2017 $2,390
1 July 2016 $2,350
1 July 2015 $2,310
1 July 2014 $2,260

Category 2 areas: Bondi Junction, Chatswood, Parramatta and St Leonards

For each parking space owned as at Levy amount
1 July 2017 $850
1 July 2016 $840
1 July 2015 $820
1 July 2014 $800

Important dates

If you own parking space(s) on 1 July, you will have to pay the full parking space levy on each space for the previous financial year.

  • You must continue payments up to 30 June even if the car space(s) is sold prior to 30 June.
  • Where a parking space existed for only part of the financial year, a proportional levy is payable.
  • If you purchase a parking space during the year, your liability begins on 1 July after the sale. You should register for the parking space levy and submit an annual return as soon as you become the owner.
  • The annual return covers your parking space details from 1 July 2018 to 30 June 2019.

Register online

If you own a parking space in one of the levy areas, you need to register your ownership with us as soon as you become the owner of a car space.

Even if you are exempt, you need to  register so you can claim an exemption.

Download an application for registration (PDF, 289 KB).

If you disagree with our assessment

If you disagree with our assessment of your parking space levy and you have further information we have not yet considered you can send an email to provide us with the details.

If you believe we have applied the legislation incorrectly you have the right to lodge a formal objection.

  • You’ll need to lodge this within 60 days of your assessment issue date.
  • If you object to multiple assessments, you must object to each one individually.
  • Even if you are making an objection, you will still need to pay your parking space levy or you may be charged with interest on any outstanding amount.

More information

If you can't find answers to your questions about the parking space levy on this website, contact us.