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Causeway Bay District Council Approves Phased Parking Permit Changes, Residents Face Application Deadlines from October 2026
Causeway Bay households and commuters using streets near Victoria Park will submit permit renewals under the new schedule beginning in the fourth quarter of this year.
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The Causeway Bay District Council voted on 7 July to adopt a revised parking permit system that sets specific rollout dates for residents and businesses. The policy affects permit holders on streets including Hennessy Road and Gloucester Road, with the first phase requiring new applications by 15 October 2026.
The changes follow the district's 2025 traffic volume report, which recorded average daily vehicle entries exceeding 45,000 at key entry points. Council records show the vote passed with support for a staggered introduction rather than an immediate shift, aligning the timeline with the 2026-2027 fiscal year budget cycle.
Permit Process for Local Households
Under the approved schedule, Causeway Bay residents living within the designated zone must complete online registration by late October to retain existing parking spots. Those who miss the deadline will enter a waitlist system that the council projects will process applications within 45 days. Delivery drivers serving shops on Percival Street will receive separate commercial stickers starting November 2026.
The legislation states that enforcement officers will begin checks at metered bays on 1 December 2026. Households currently paying the annual permit fee of HKD 2,400 will see no rate change until the 2027 renewal window opens in August of that year.
Next Steps and Service Adjustments
The Transport Department will mail renewal notices to 8,200 registered addresses in Causeway Bay by 1 September 2026. Council documents indicate that two new application kiosks will open at the Causeway Bay Community Centre in September to handle walk-in submissions.
Local advocates note that the phased dates allow time for vehicle registration updates at the nearby licensing office on Electric Road. The government says the policy will reduce unauthorised parking near Victoria Park entrances once full enforcement begins in early 2027.