For the 2025 fiscal year, parking rates will be changing for permits and citations and will take effect Aug. 1, 2024. Please see the rate tables on this page for the updated rates.
Parking Permits
Rates beginning Aug. 1, 2024
Undergraduate student permit rates
Undergraduate student permit rates
| Permit Type | Residency requirement | Permit cost per month | permit cost per semester | permit cost summer rate | parking cost per hour | valid location | permit time limitation | access card required |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawkeye Storage Permit | Must live in a residence hall | 50.00 | 225.00 | 150.00 | - | Lot 39 | No | |
| Mayflower Permit | Must live in Mayflower Hall | 66.00 | 297.00 | 198.00 | - | Lot 56 | Yes, for Mayflower gate only | |
| Mayflower Storage Permit | Must live in Mayflower Hall | 50.00 | 225.00 | 150.00 | - | Lot 38 | No | |
| Research Park Storage Permit | Must live in a residence hall | - | - | - | - | East Lot | No | |
| Student Day Permit | Off campus | - | - | - | 0.75 | Library Lot | 24/7 | Optional |
| Student Hancher Permit | Commuting from outside Iowa City or Coralville city limits | 46.00 | 207.00 | 138.00 | - | Lot 55 | No | |
| Student Hawkeye Commuter Permit | Commuting from outside Iowa City or Coralville city limits | 20.00 | 90.00 | 60.00 | - | Lot 85 | No | |
| Student Motorcycle Permit | N/A | 15.00 | 67.50 | 45.00 | - | MC Lots on campus | No |
Graduate and professional student permit rates
Graduate and professional student permit rates
| Permit type | permit cost per month | permit cost per semester | permit cost summer rate | parking cost per hour | valid locations | permit time limitation | access card Option |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student Day Permit | - | - | - | 0.75 | Library Lot | 24/7 | Optional |
| Student Hancher Permit | 46.00 | 207.00 | 138.00 | - | Lot 55 | No | |
| Student Finkbine Permit | 28.00 | 126.00 | 84.00 | - | Lot 65 | No | |
| Student Hawkeye Permit | 20.00 | 90.00 | 60.00 | - | Lot 85 | No | |
| Student Hourly Myrtle Permit* | - | - | - | 0.75 | Lot 48, mobile payment zone only | No | |
| Student Myrtle Permit* | 66.00 | 297.00 | 198.00 | - | Lot 48 | No | |
| Student Motorcycle Permit | 15.00 | 67.50 | 45.00 | - | MC Lots on campus | No | |
| Bicycle Locker** | 5.00 | 25.00 | 10.00 | Newton Road Ramp | No |
* Must be a law student to qualify
** No partial month refunds
Student athlete permit rates
Student athlete permit rates
| permit type | Permit cost per semester | permit cost summer rate | valid locations | permit time limitation | access card required |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Day Student Athlete Rec Building (RB) Permit | 148.50 | 99.00 | Rec Building (RB) mobile pay zone | 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | No |
| All Day Student Athlete CHA Permit | 148.50 | 99.00 | Lot 46 (CHA) | 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | No |
| All Day Student Athlete Field House Permit | 148.50 | 99.00 | Field House Ramp | 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Yes |
| All Day Student Athlete Recreation Center Permit | 148.50 | 99.00 | Lot 11 | 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Yes |
| Student Athlete Hall of Fame Permit* | 45.00 | 30.00 | Hall of Fame Lot 71 | 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | No |
* Only available to Field Hockey and Soccer teams
Faculty and staff permit rates
Faculty and staff permit rates
| Permit Type | Monthly Fee | Pro-Rated Refund (cancel permit by the 15th of the month) | Pro-Rated Refund (cancel permit after the 15th of the month) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramp Reserved | $115 | 50% refund or $57.50 | No refund, pays full monthly fee |
| Parking Permit A | $67 | 50% refund or $33.50 | No refund, pays full monthly fee |
| Parking Permit B | $50 | 50% refund or $25.00 | No refund, pays full monthly fee |
| Commuter A | $28 | 50% refund or $14.00 | No refund, pays full monthly fee |
| Commuter B | $20 | 50% refund or $10.00 | No refund, pays full monthly fee |
| Support Services Building (SSB) | $20 | 50% refund or $10.00 | No refund, pays full monthly fee |
| Night and Weekend (NW) | $20 | 50% refund or $10.00 | No refund, pays full monthly fee |
| Oakdale (OAK) | $20 | 50% refund or $10.00 | No refund, pays full monthly fee |
| IRL Intermodal | $28 | 50% refund or $10.00 | No refund, pays full monthly fee |
| IRL West | $50 | 50% refund of $25.00 | No refund, pays full monthly fee |
| Motorcycle | $15 | 50% refund or $7.50 | No refund, pays full monthly fee |
| Bicycle Locker | $5 | No partial month refunds |
Access Card Replacement = $25
Departmental placards and access card rates
Departmental placards and access card rates
| Departmental Business Placard | Each | 399.00 |
| Service Vehicle Placard | Each | 399.00 |
| Pentacrest Placard | Each | No Charge |
| Departmental Lot Access Cards | Each | 25.00 |
| Access Card Replacement | Each | 25.00 |
| Placard Replacement | Each | 25.00 |
Temporary permits
Temporary permits
As space allows, we offer temporary permits in three locations: Hawkeye Commuter - Lot 85, University Club - Lot 73, and Hancher - Lot 55. Please contact our office to inquire about availability and eligibility.
| Permit type | location | daily rate | monthly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commuter | Lot 85 | $3.00 | $20 |
| Commuter | Lot 73 | $3.00 | $20 |
| Surface B | Lot 55 | $5.00 | $50 |
Parking Citations
Citation rates
Citation rates
Citations are cumulative for the academic year beginning on August 1 and continuing through July 31. The following citations apply to all vehicles.
| Citation Type | Citation Rate | Citation Rate for student Permit |
|---|---|---|
| Reserved for Handicap | $200.00 | $200.00 |
| Fraudulent Use of Permit | $100.00 | $100.00 |
| Employees Prohibited in Patient Parking - first five citations | $50.00 | |
| Employees Prohibited in Patient Parking - sixth and more citations | $75.00 | |
| Students Prohibited in Patient Parking | $30.00 | |
| Misuse of Parking Equipment | $100.00 | $100.00 |
| Prohibited Zone | $100.00 | $100.00 |
| Towing Fee | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Loading Zone | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| Concurrent Parking | $40.00 | $25.00 |
| Area Not Open to Parking | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| Service Vehicle Zone | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| Motorcycles Prohibited | $20.00 | $15.00 |
| Reserved Area | $30.00 | $25.00 |
| Other Violations | $20.00 | $15.00 |
| License Plate Recognition (LPR) License Plate Obscured | $25.00 | $20.00 |
| License Plate Recognition (LPR) License Plate Not Facing Lane | $25.00 | $20.00 |
| Improper Display of Decal | $15.00 | $15.00 |
| Irregular Manner | $20.00 | $15.00 |
| Expired Parking Session | $20.00 | $10.00 |
| Improper Display of Hangtag | $7.00 | $5.00 |