Parking Permits for Regular Parking

• A resident who is at least 15 years old and lives in the residential parking permit area may redeem a permit.
• The permit can be granted for a car or van, a moped or a special car or motorcycle weighing up to 3,500 kg. If the vehicle is not in actual traffic use, the permit is not valid.
• Residents may redeem one (1) parking permit.
• A maximum of two (2) license plate numbers may be linked to one residential parking permit at a time.
• A parking permit entitles you to park only one (1) vehicle at a time.
• The parking permit can be redeemed for a period of 1 to 12 months.

The quest parking permit procedure is in use in parking permit zones F, G, H, J, K, and L. In other areas, street parking spaces or parking facilities that allow parking for more than 4 hours are available within a short walking distance for guest use.

• A quest parking permit may be redeemed by a resident of zones F, G, H, J, K, or L.
• The permit can be granted for a car or van, a moped or a special car or motorcycle weighing up to 3,500 kg. If the vehicle is not in actual traffic use, the permit is not valid.
• The permit is linked to one (1) license plate number.
• A visitor permit is valid for 24 hours.
• Residents may redeem one guest parking permit per day.

• A Business parking permit may be redeemed by a company, entrepreneur, or public organization operating in an area with business parking permits (hereinafter collectively referred to as "company").
• A permit can be granted for a car or van, a moped, or a special car or motorcycle weighing up to 3,500 kg used in connection with the company's operations. If the vehicle is not in actual traffic use, the permit is not valid. The permit is not granted for commuting purposes only.
• Companies may redeem up to ten (10) permits per year.
• A maximum of three (3) license plate numbers may be linked to one permit at a time.
• A parking permit entitles you to park only one (1) vehicle at a time.
• The permit can be redeemed for a period of 1 to 12 months at a time.

• A company, entrepreneur, or public organization operating in business parking permit zones A–L (hereinafter collectively referred to as "company") may redeem the permit.
• The terms of the permit are otherwise the same as for the standard business parking permit, but the Z-permit allows parking in all zones A–L as well as in designated Z-permit spaces in the city centre.
• The permit is valid for one year at a time.
• At the city's discretion, a permit can also be granted for professional care and nursing work and their support services. 

Z-permits are issued by the City of Tampere. If you need a Z-permit, please contact the City of Tampere’s customer service.

The commuter parking permit procedure is in use in parking permit zones F, G, H, J, K, and L. In other areas, street parking spaces or parking facilities that allow parking for more than 4 hours are available within a short walking distance for commuter use.

• A commuter parking permit may be redeemed by a person working in zones F, G, H, J, K, or L.
• The permit can be granted for a car or van, a moped or a special car or motorcycle weighing up to 3,500 kg.
• A maximum of two (2) license plate numbers may be linked to one commuter parking permit.
• A parking permit entitles you to park only one vehicle at a time.
• The permit can be redeemed for one (1) month at a time.

The City of Tampere has a parking permit type Z, intended for car-sharing vehicles.

The permit allows parking in paid and time-restricted parking spaces within residential and business parking zones A–L, where parking with a parking permit is indicated by traffic signs. In addition, it grants the right to park in spaces specifically designated for car-sharing vehicles, marked with a Z-sign.

The Z-permit can be redeemed by a company that meets the requirements and operates a business focused on car-sharing services. The Z-permit is valid for one year at a time and costs €50 per year.

Detailed eligibility criteria and the application procedure are described in the attachment below (in Finnish).

• The permit can be redeemed by a company, community or public entity, whose services include professional nursing and care work performed at the customer's home. The service must be organized by the Pirkanmaa Wellbeing Services County, and the work must be regular and long-term in nature.
• The permit is not granted for support services such as cleaning, security, or meal delivery — for those, the Z business parking permit applies.
• A maximum of three (3) license plate numbers may be linked to one permit at a time.
• A parking permit entitles you to park only one vehicle at a time.
• The permit can be redeemed for a period of 1 to 12 months at a time.

• The permit is harbor-specific and subject to a fee.
• Parking is available at the following harbors: Mustalahti, Naistenlahti, Härmälänsaari, Soutukeskus, and Halkoniemi.
• The permit can be redeemed by a person who has rented a boat berth at the respective harbor. During the winter season (November 1 – April 30), the permit can be redeemed by anyone, regardless of home address, and a berth reservation is not required.
• The permit can be granted for a passenger car, van, moped car, special vehicle weighing no more than 3,500 kg, or a motorcycle. If the vehicle is not in actual traffic use, the permit is not valid.
• The berth renter may redeem one (1) parking permit.
• A maximum of two (2) license plate numbers may be linked to one harbor parking permit at a time.
• A parking permit entitles you to park only one vehicle at a time.
• The permit can be redeemed for 1 to 6 months either for the summer season (May 1 – October 31) or the winter season (November 1 – April 30).

Read more about harbor parking permit (in Finnish).