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Rostock: Parking permit fees are increasing by 500 percent – react now!
Rostock increases parking fees by 500% to over 180 euros annually in order to address the budget deficit. Implementation from 2026.
Rostock: Parking permit fees are increasing by 500 percent – react now!
The city of Rostock is facing a tough financial challenge and is planning to significantly increase the fees for resident parking permits. From the first quarter of 2026, these are expected to increase from just under 30 euros to over 180 euros annually. A step that is justified by the persistently difficult financial situation and a planned deficit in the double budget 2026/2027. Mayor Eva-Maria Kröger and Finance Senator Chris von Wrycz Rekowski make it clear that cuts are essential to get the city out of the red. Loud nordkurier.de The city expects this measure to generate an annual increase of around 669,000 euros.
Planned increase in fees
As the city administration's statement states, resident parking permits in Rostock have remained unchanged at 30.70 euros per year since 1993. The administration considers an annual fee of 359 euros to be appropriate, but plans to increase this to at least 182.50 euros. A private parking space in Rostock, on the other hand, costs around 870 euros per year on average. The drastic increase will be necessary because the reserves used to cushion deficits could soon be used up.
According to those responsible, the reason for the measures is the need for a budget security concept (HaSiKo), which the city must develop in accordance with legal requirements. This update will soon be a central topic in the town hall meeting. Nevertheless, experts are of the opinion that the current situation will not remain sufficient to rehabilitate the city's finances in the long term.
Application options for resident parking permits
In addition to increasing parking fees, the city is also introducing ways in which citizens can apply for a resident parking permit. In Rostock there are three ways to obtain the desired document: via the OLAV online system, by email or directly at the local office. The exact requirements vary depending on the type of application and include different forms of evidence, such as vehicle documents and identity cards. This information is on the city's website rathaus.rostock.de described in detail.
Finally, it should be noted that Rostock's financial situation is heavily impacted by external factors and current economic developments. Bringing fees in line with private sector prices could be a solution to putting the city on a solid financial path. Citizens are called upon to inform themselves about the upcoming changes and to act in a timely manner to take the new fee structures into account.