Car sharing programs allow multiple users to have access to one vehicle. Council recognises the value that car share schemes provide through reduced private vehicle ownership and reduced parking demand.
A car share permit will be available to car share providers to continue to provide shared vehicles where existing schemes are operating.
How to apply
Manly parking permits are going digital from March 2026, starting with the following scheme areas:
- Tower Hill and Tower Hill Extension
- Ivanhoe Park and Ivanhoe Park Extension
Digital parking permits are linked to vehicle registrations, simplifying the application and renewal process.
The remaining scheme areas will transition to digital permits when the existing physical permits expire. Existing permit holders will be provided with further information in plenty of time before their permits expire.
Please complete the application form and email to council@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au for processing.
Eligibility
To be eligible to apply for a car share parking permit the applicant must:
- ensure that the vehicle is registered to the car share company
- provide valid Business Registration Certificate and ABN
- provide a current Transport for NSW registration certificate that shows receipt of payment.
Number of permits
Car share providers will be eligible for one car share parking permit per registered vehicle.
Permit changes
Digital parking permit holders are responsible for managing changes to vehicle details in their digital parking permit account.
A limited number of changes can be made to vehicle details over the duration of the permit.
Validity
The car share vehicle must be parked in the existing Manly parking permit scheme area as per the permit type approved.
Permits will be valid for 365 days from the date of application.
Permit holders are responsible for ensuring their vehicle licence plate is active on the digital parking permit account.
Please note:
- A parking permit does not guarantee a parking space within a parking permit area.
- A parking permit does not provide exceptions from other parking restrictions or laws, such as bus zones, loading zones, no stopping or no parking zones.
- The parking permit remains the property of Northern Beaches Council at all times and may be cancelled at any time and without notice if the permit is not used as intended.
Fees and charges
Car share permit: $251
Fees and charges apply to some Manly parking permits and are detailed in the annual fees and charges.