London Borough of Tower Hamlets residents' parking permit costs
- Tariff
- £80.00–£690.00 per year (12-month residents' permit, before supplements)
- Effective date
- 21 September 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
- 6-month permit duration
- Diesel surcharge: £90 a year
How this council compares
This council's published first-permit range is £80.00–£690.00 (12m first permit). Among 44 verified councils, the typical median range is £50.00–£153.80. The low end is higher than about 66% of councils; The high end is higher than about 91% of councils.
Compared among 44 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
- 4 official emissions bands
- Printed permit durations: 6-month, 12-month
- Additional household permit surcharges for second permit, third permit (6-month, 12-month rates in table below).
- Diesel surcharge: £90 a year
- First-permit 12-month table range: £80.00–£690.00.
Your parking permit cost
| Emissions Band | CO₂ Range (g/km) | 6-month | 12-month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0-100 | £48 | £80 |
| 2 | 101-150 | £90 | £150 |
| 3 | 151-185 | £156 | £260 |
| 4 | 186-999+ | £414 | £690 |
Electric vehicles (battery capacity)
| Band | Battery capacity | 6-month | 12-month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1–59 kWh | £23 | £38 |
| 2 | 60–79 kWh | £36 | £58 |
| 3 | 80 kWh and above | £48 | £79 |
| electric_motorcycle | Electric motorcycles | £23 | £38 |
Official electric permit prices are set by battery capacity (kWh), not the CO₂ emissions bands above.
Additional residents' permits (household) — 6-month
| Permit | Surcharge |
|---|---|
| Second permit | +£57 |
| Third permit | +£156 |
Additional residents' permits (household) — 12-month
| Permit | Surcharge |
|---|---|
| Second permit | +£95 |
| Third permit | +£260 |
These figures are added to the first-permit price — they are not the full extra-permit fee.
Additional charges and discounts
- Diesel surcharge: £90 a year
Multi Vehicle Permit
| Permit | 6-month | 12-month |
|---|---|---|
| Multi Vehicle Permit | £468 | £780 |
Separate on-street permit type for households with more than one vehicle — not included in the CO₂ emissions bands above.
Always confirm final prices on the council's website before you apply.
How London Borough of Tower Hamlets'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 London Borough of Tower Hamlets?
Published 12-month residents' permit prices are £80.00–£690.00 per year (12-month residents' permit, before supplements). Effective 21 September 2026. Confirm on the official council page.