Residents may pay ₹15,000 to ₹25,000 annually for residential parking permits, but eligibility depends on building bye-law compliance. Draft rules target Bengaluru's on-street parking crisis.
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Bengaluru residents who park vehicles on public roads outside their homes may soon pay an annual fee of up to ₹25,000 under draft rules published by the Karnataka government. The Greater Bengaluru Authority (Parking) Rules, 2026 propose a tiered fee structure: ₹15,000 for hatchbacks, ₹20,000 for sedans and ₹25,000 for sports utility vehicles.
The permit applies only on roads designated for residential parking within walking distance of a home. Parking outside the permitted area counts as a violation. The permit is issued against a specific vehicle and registration number, valid for one year with annual renewal, provided the applicant still lives in the area.
The catch – eligibility requires the building itself to comply with minimum parking requirements under building bye-laws. Residents of houses or apartments with inadequate on-site parking may not qualify at all. For them, parking on the street outside would remain illegal and attract penalties.
The draft rules also require minimum road space for parking. On collector roads – non-arterial routes – at least six metres must stay open for traffic and 1.8 metres of walking space maintained on both sides. On local roads, four metres must remain for traffic and 1.8 metres of walking space on at least one side.
An additional administrative fee will be set by the Chief Commissioner of the Greater Bengaluru Authority. City corporation marshals or designated officials can verify permits and report violations to the police. The Bengaluru Traffic Police enforce no-parking rules and check that only permitted vehicles use designated spaces.
On-street parking has been a persistent problem in Bengaluru, with vehicles occupying public road space and blocking traffic and pedestrians. The draft rules target that issue directly, though the cost and eligibility restrictions may face pushback.
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