Overview

• From September 1, Potsdam’s annual resident parking permit fee jumps from €30 to €145 to cover administration and enforcement costs.
• Since April, Cottbus has charged €120 per year for resident permits under a similar cost-recovery approach.
• Frankfurt (Oder) has maintained its €30.70 annual rate, opting against an increase.
• Berlin currently charges €10.20 per year as its Senate Administration finalizes a comprehensive permit pricing proposal for late 2025.
• Environmental groups like Deutsche Umwelthilfe argue that higher fees are needed to curb car dependency and support sustainable urban mobility.