Private Property Parking Agreement (PPPA)
Overview
A Private Property Parking Agreement (PPPA) allows the Town of Victoria Park to assist property owners or occupiers in managing illegal or unauthorised parking on private property.
A PPPA is a formal agreement between the Town and the property owner or occupier that enables authorised Town officers to issue infringement notices to vehicles parked on private property without consent, in accordance with the Town’s Parking Local Laws.
Once an agreement is in place, parking officers may attend the property upon request to encourage compliance with parking rules.
For additional details, please refer to the PPPA Information.
Apply for PPPA
When You May Need a PPPA
You may consider entering into a PPPA if unauthorised vehicles are regularly parking on your private property and preventing owners, tenants, staff or customers from accessing available parking.
A PPPA enables provisions of the Vehicle Management Local Law to apply to private land, allowing authorised officers to issue infringement notices when vehicles are parked without permission.
Permit Details
Application Fee: $160 (inc. GST)
Validity: 12 months
The application fee is non-refundable and covers the cost of assessing the application and establishing the agreement.
Revenue received from infringements does not offset the application fee and is used to cover administrative costs associated with managing infringements.
Fees quoted are current until 30 June 2026.
Application Process
To apply for a PPPA:
- Submit an application through the Town’s ePermits portal.
- Pay the non-refundable application fee.
- The Town will contact you to arrange a site inspection.
The site inspection may assess:
- signage requirements
- parking layout and access
- compliance with parking local laws
- whether a PPPA is the most appropriate solution
The applicant or site representative will need to be present during the inspection.
The Town will only enter into a PPPA where it is satisfied that:
- The Town can reasonably provide the service, and
- A PPPA is the most appropriate way to resolve the parking issue.
Signage Requirements
Applicants are responsible for installing and maintaining signage that clearly indicates the area is private property and that unauthorised parking may result in a penalty.
All signage costs and installation are the responsibility of the applicant.
The required number and placement of signs will be determined during the site inspection.
Sign Installation Guidelines
Signs should be installed:
• at least 2.0 metres above the footpath to avoid obstructing pedestrians
• at least 2.2 metres above the road surface to prevent interference from parked vehicles
Signage must remain installed and clearly visible for the duration of the agreement.
Renewals
PPPAs are valid for 12 months. To continue the agreement, applicants must submit a new application and renewal fee before the agreement expires.
The ePermits system will send automatic email reminders 30 days, 15 days and 1 day before the agreement expires to assist applicants with renewing their agreement. These reminders are provided as a courtesy. It remains the responsibility of the agreement holder to ensure the PPPA is renewed if continued enforcement is required.
If a PPPA is not renewed before the expiry date, enforcement activities will cease and any PPPA signage must be removed.
Important Information
Officer Attendance
Due to operational requirements, infringement notices are generally issued between:
8:00am – 8:00pm, Monday to Friday
Attendance outside these hours is subject to staff availability and operational priorities. Entering into a PPPA does not guarantee officer attendance, however officers will attend as soon as practicable following a request.
Court Attendance
A site representative (authorised complainant) is required to be present when an officer attends the property. If an infringement notice is contested in court, the authorised complainant who witnessed the offence may be required to attend court as a witness.
Any costs associated with court attendance are not recoverable from the Town.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Private Property Parking Agreement?
A PPPA is an agreement between the Town of Victoria Park and a property owner or occupier that allows the Town to enforce parking rules on private property where vehicles are parked without consent.
Can the Town tow vehicles from my property?
No. Even with a PPPA in place, the Town does not have the authority to tow vehicles from private property. Arranging for vehicle towing remains the responsibility of the property owner.
Who installs the required signage?
All signage and installation costs are the responsibility of the applicant. The number and placement of signs will be determined during the site inspection.
What happens if the PPPA expires?
If the PPPA expires or is cancelled:
• Enforcement activities will cease
• All PPPA signage must be removed from the property
Contact
For further information about Private Property Parking Agreements, please contact:
Parking & Rangers Team
admin@vicpark.wa.gov.au
(08) 9311 8111
Private Property Parking Agreement - Application Form and Information Pack