Bengaluru's New Parking Rules: Residents Parking Vehicles on Public Roads Need to Pay Rs. 25000

Bengaluru residents who park their vehicles on public roads outside their homes may soon have to pay an annual parking fee of up to Rs 25,000. The proposal is part of the draft Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) Parking Rules, 2026. The Karnataka government has invited people to submit their objections and suggestions before the rules are finalised.

Bengaluru's New Parking Rules

Under the proposed rules, the annual residential parking permit fee would be Rs 15,000 for hatchbacks, Rs 20,000 for sedans and Rs 25,000 for SUVs. Parking on roads other than arterial and sub-arterial roads would be allowed only with a valid residential parking permit issued by the respective city corporation.

However, permits would be available only to residents of buildings that meet the minimum parking requirements under building rules. People living in properties without the required on-site parking may not automatically qualify for a residential parking permit.

Parking on a public road without a valid permit may be considered illegal parking and may attract penalties. The proposed rules address Bengaluru's long-standing on-street parking problem, which often affects traffic movement and pedestrian access.

Bengaluru's Parking Permit

The permit would be issued for a particular vehicle and its registered owner and would remain valid for one year. Residents would need to renew it annually after verification of their address. An additional administrative fee may also be charged, with the amount to be decided by the GBA chief commissioner.

The rules also specify how much road space must remain free after parking. On collector or non-arterial roads, at least six metres must remain available for traffic, along with 1.8 metres of walking space on both sides. On local roads, four metres must remain available for vehicles, while a 1.8-metre pedestrian path must be maintained on at least one side.

Bengaluru's New Parking System to Benefit Real Estate Business

Real estate experts believe the proposal could increase the value of homes with dedicated parking. Saurabh Garg of NoBroker said buyers may increasingly prefer properties with assured parking, while landlords could pass parking costs to tenants through higher rents or separate charges.

Bhavesh Kothari of Property First Realty said the fee may widen the price gap between homes with dedicated parking and those dependent on public roads. Sopan Gupta of Square Yards also expects parking to become a more valuable feature, although he said the impact on property prices would likely vary by location rather than affect Bengaluru's housing market as a whole.