Sunderland City Council residents' parking permit costs
Your first permit is free; extra permits cost £20 to £80 a year.
- Tariff
- First permit free (£0.00), extra permits £20.00 to £80.00 a year (12-month residents' permits)
- Last checked
- 15 October 2026
- Official source
- Official council page
- Sunderland runs 10 separate permit schemes, and each one has its own scheme year. You pay the full annual fee whenever you buy during the scheme year; there are no pro rata payments.
- A visitor permit costs £40 and a business permit costs £50. Blue Badge holders get free permits, but these are separate from the standard resident permit shown here.
At a glance
What changes the price here?
- Flat fee schedule (first / second permit)
- Second cars cost more
How this council compares
The first permit here is free. Among 63 verified councils, the typical median range is £46.70–£134.00.
Compared among 63 verified published councils using first-permit 12-month 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.
Key tariff facts
- Flat fees vary by household rank (second permit, third permit, fourth permit, fifth permit).
- First 12-month permit: free.
Your parking permit cost
| Per person/household | Annual price |
|---|---|
| 1st permit in the household (free) | £0.00 |
| 2nd permit in the household | £20.00 |
| 3rd permit in the household | £40.00 |
| 4th permit in the household | £60.00 |
| 5th permit in the household | £80.00 |
Up to 5 permits per household.
Always confirm final prices on the council's website before you apply.
How Sunderland City 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 Sunderland City Council?
First permit free (£0.00), extra permits £20.00 to £80.00 a year (12-month residents' permits). Last checked 15 October 2026. Confirm on the official council page.