Reading Borough Council residents' parking permit costs
- Tariff
- £48.00–£96.00 per year (12-month residents' permit, before supplements)
- Last checked
- 9 October 2026
- Official source
- Official council page
- Identifier
Official diesel, carbon and air-quality supplements are charged in addition to the base tariff shown — they are not included in the Offer price.
At a glance
What changes the price here?
- CO₂ emissions band
- Diesel pricing
- Household vehicle rank
How this council compares
This council's published first-permit range is £48.00–£96.00 (12m first permit). Among 58 verified councils, the typical median range is £50.00–£150.00.
Compared among 58 verified published councils using first-permit 12m table prices only. See the UK parking permit Cost Index for estate-wide medians. How we verify parking permit prices.
What this page covers
- Official published first-permit prices: how we verify parking permit prices.
- Diesel permits are priced separately from the petrol/base table shown.
Key tariff facts
- 6 official emissions bands
- First-permit 12-month table range: £48.00–£96.00.
Your parking permit cost
| Emissions Band | CO₂ Range (g/km) | 1st permit in the household | 2nd permit in the household |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-150 | 0-150 | £48.00 | £180.00 |
| 151-170 | 151-170 | £57.60 | £216.00 |
| 171-190 | 171-190 | £67.20 | £252.00 |
| 191-225 | 191-225 | £76.80 | £288.00 |
| 226-255 | 226-255 | £86.40 | £324.00 |
| over 255 | 256-999+ | £96.00 | £360.00 |
Up to 2 permits per household.
Diesel/other
| Emissions Band | CO₂ Range (g/km) | 1st permit in the household | 2nd permit in the household |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-150 | 0-150 | £48.00 | £180.00 |
| 151-170 | 151-170 | £60.00 | £225.00 |
| 171-190 | 171-190 | £72.00 | £270.00 |
| 191-225 | 191-225 | £84.00 | £315.00 |
| 226-255 | 226-255 | £96.00 | £360.00 |
| over 255 | 256-999+ | £108.00 | £405.00 |
Always confirm final prices on the council's website before you apply.
Household permit prices at Reading Borough Council
Official 12-month residents' permit prices by household vehicle rank and emissions band. The calculator above defaults to the first permit at your address.
| Emissions band | Range | First permit | Second permit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-150 | 0-150 | £48.00 | £180.00 |
| 151-170 | 151-170 | £57.60 | £216.00 |
| 171-190 | 171-190 | £67.20 | £252.00 |
| 191-225 | 191-225 | £76.80 | £288.00 |
| 226-255 | 226-255 | £86.40 | £324.00 |
| over 255 | 256-999+ | £96.00 | £360.00 |
How Reading Borough Council's residents' parking permits work
Official tariff tables and Key tariff facts above summarise what is printed on the council's schedule. How we verify parking permit prices.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a residents' parking permit in Reading Borough Council?
Published 12-month residents' permit prices are £48.00–£96.00 per year (12-month residents' permit, before supplements). Last checked 9 October 2026. Confirm on the official council page.
How much is a second residents' parking permit in Reading Borough Council?
Published 12-month second prices are £180.00–£360.00. Confirm on the official council page.