Parking Permits

Scratch cards

Note -

  • scratch cards are not available in the city centre
  • the only businesses allowed scratch cards are guest houses outside the city centre

Scratch cards provide exemption from time limitations for parking within controlled zones. They cost 75p each and you must scratch off the date and display in the windscreen of the vehicle.

Currently there are 3 different types of scratch cards -

  • residents
  • stadium
  • guest houses

Stadium and residents scratch cards are valid for one day. Up to 10 cards may be purchased each month. Proof of residency is required when purchasing a scratch card. The cost of a scratch card is currently 75p.

Guest houses outside the city centre are allowed a maximum of 200 in any 12-month period. These are valid for up to one month.

Residents

Residents can purchase visitors scratch cards without being a permit holder. Proof of residency must be provided as per resident's permit. Scratch cards are not allowed within city centre zones.

Guest Houses

Guest houses need to provide a signed letter on company headed paper. This is except for city centre guest houses and hotels. They are not permitted to buy scratch cards.

Landlords

Landlords are only issued scratch cards if they have applied for a resident permit. They need to provide proof of residency for the application address.

Scratch card refunds

We can offer refunds for scratch cards over £5 which are -

  • being returned from controlled parking zones
  • have now been withdrawn
  • where the resident has moved address

To obtain a refund, the scratch cards must be currently valid.

Parking permits services will be by appointment only.

To make an appointment telephone - 01482 210 000

An appointment can be made at one of the following libraries -

  • Hull Central Library in Albion Street
  • Bransholme Library at North Point Shopping Centre
  • Fred Moore Library in Wold Road
  • Greenwood Avenue Library in Greenwood Avenue
  • Ings Library in Savoy Road
  • Western Library in The Boulevard