FILE PHOTO: Bengaluru residents may have to pay an annual fee of up to ₹25,000 to park vehicles on designated public roads outside their homes under draft Greater Bengaluru Authority parking rules. | Photo Credit: K BHAGYA PRAKASH

Bengaluru residents who park their vehicles on public roads outside their homes may have to pay an annual fee of up to Rs 25,000, depending on the type of vehicle, under the draft Greater Bengaluru Authority (Parking) Rules, 2026, published by the Karnataka government.

The draft rules propose a minimum annual residential parking permit fee of Rs 15,000 for hatchbacks, Rs 20,000 for sedans and Rs 25,000 for sports utility vehicles (SUVs).

However, residential parking on roads other than arterial and sub-arterial roads will be permitted only for vehicles with a residential parking permit issued by the respective city corporation.

The permit will be issued only to residents of buildings that comply with the minimum parking requirements prescribed under building bye-laws.

This means residents living in houses or buildings with inadequate on-site parking, as prescribed under the building bye-laws, may not be eligible for a residential parking permit. Parking vehicles on roads outside their homes in such cases could be treated as illegal parking and attract penalties.

The draft rules come at a time when on-street parking remains a major issue in the city, with vehicles occupying public road space and often affecting traffic movement and pedestrian access.

The draft rules also provide for an additional administrative fee for issuing residential parking permits; the amount will be determined by the Chief Commissioner of the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA).

A permit will be issued against a vehicle and the name associated with its registration number. It will be valid for one year and may be renewed annually after verifying that the applicant continues to reside in the area.

The permit will be valid only on roads designated for residential parking within a walkable distance of the resident's home. Parking outside the permitted area will also be treated as a violation.

The draft rules lay down specific road-space requirements for residential parking.

On collector (non-arterial) roads, parking will be allowed only if at least six metres of road space remains available for traffic and 1.8 metres of clear walking space is maintained on both sides.

On local roads, at least four metres of road space must remain available for traffic, while a clear walking space of 1.8 metres must be maintained on at least one side after a vehicle is parked.

Marshals employed by the city corporations or other designated officials may verify the validity of residential parking permits and report violations to the police.

The Bengaluru Traffic Police will enforce no-parking provisions and ensure that only vehicles with valid residential parking permits are parked in designated residential parking areas.

The Karnataka government has invited objections and suggestions on the draft rules.

Published on August 14, 2026