Perth parking levy
Frequently asked questions
The Office of the Auditor General Administration of the Perth Parking Levy Report:
Report-14_Administration-of-the-Perth-Parking-Levy.pdf (audit.wa.gov.au)
1. What is the Perth Parking Levy?
The Perth Parking Levy is an annual fee paid by owners of 6 or more bays non-residential Perth car parking, as stipulated under the Perth Parking Management Act (1999). The funds raised through the levy are to be used for transport related projects within Perth parking management area. The levy has been in effect for over 20 years, with the funds now amassing approximately $192 million.
2. Who administers the funds and what are they for?
The funds are collected by the Department of Transport and are to be used to fund transport initiatives within the City of Perth, such as:
- the CAT bus service
- free transit zones
- improve public transport access
- enhance the pedestrian environment
- support bicycle access
- support a balanced transport system
3. How much does the Perth Parking Levy cost?
The annual rates for the Perth Parking Levy can be found on the Department of Transport website.
The City pays approximately $3.20 per day to the State Government for each bay.
4. Who pays the Perth Parking Levy?
The levy is usually paid by City of Perth property owners of commercial and retail properties The City of Perth pays almost 30% of the levy. The City of Vincent also pays a small proportion of the levy.
5. How much does the City of Perth pay into the fund per year?
The City will pay approximately $18.46 million into the fund in 2024/25.