The Iowa Board of Regents has approved rates for the 2027 fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026. Review the new rates in the tables on this webpage.
Permit rates
Permit rates
Departmental placards and services
Departmental placards and services
| Placard type | Unit | Annual rate |
|---|---|---|
| Departmental Business Placard | Each | 600.00 |
| Service Vehicle Placard | Each | 600.00 |
| Service Master Placard | Each | 1404.00 |
| Pentacrest Placard | Each | No Charge |
| Service type | Unit | Daily rate |
|---|---|---|
| Hooded Meter | Each | 30 |
| Service Master Access Card | Each | 25 |
| Access Card Replacement | Each | 25 |
| Placard Replacement | Each | 50 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physicians Permit | $250.00 | 50% refund or $225.00 | No refund, pays full monthly fee |
| Ramp Reserved | $117.00 | 50% refund or $58.50 | No refund, pays full monthly fee |
| Ramp Night | $65.00 | 50% refund of $32.50 | No refund, pays full monthly fee |
| Parking Permit A | $73.00 | 50% refund or $36.50 | No refund, pays full monthly fee |
| Parking Permit B | $53.00 | 50% refund or $26.5 | No refund, pays full monthly fee |
| Surface Night | $32.00 | 50% refund or $16.00 | No refund, pays full monthly fee |
| Commuter A | $29.00 | 50% refund or $14.50 | No refund, pays full monthly fee |
| Commuter B | $21.00 | 50% refund or $10.50 | No refund, pays full monthly fee |
| Support Services Building (SSB) | $21.00 | 50% refund or $10.50 | No refund, pays full monthly fee |
| Medical Center North Liberty (MCNL) | $21.00 | 50% refund or $10.50 | No refund, pays full monthly fee |
| Night and Weekend (NW) | $20.00 | 50% refund or $10.00 | No refund, pays full monthly fee |
| Oakdale (OAK) | $21.00 | 50% refund or $10.50 | No refund, pays full monthly fee |
| IRL Intermodal | $29.00 | 50% refund or $14.50 | No refund, pays full monthly fee |
| IRL West | $53.00 | 50% refund of $26.50 | No refund, pays full monthly fee |
| Motorcycle | $15.00 | 50% refund or $7.50 | No refund, pays full monthly fee |
| Bicycle Locker | $5 | No refund, pays full monthly fee | No refund, pays full monthly fee |
Student athlete permit rates
Student athlete permit rates
| Permit type | Permit cost per semester | Valid locations | Permit time limitation | Access card required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student Athlete Carver Permit | $153.00 | Lot 47 (CHA) | 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | No |
| Student CRWC Permit | $153.00 | Lot 11 | 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Yes |
| Student Athlete Gymnastic Permit | $153.00 | Lot 66** | 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | No |
| Student Athlete Hansen Permit | $153.00 | Rec Building (RB) Parkmobile pay zone #5118 | 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | No |
| Student Athlete Hall of Fame Permit* | $153.00 | Hall of Fame Lot 71** | 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | No |
Student graduate and professional permit rates
Student graduate and professional permit rates
| Permit type | Permit cost per month | Permit cost per semester | Permit cost summer rate | Valid locations | Access card required |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student Hancher Permit | $48.00 | $216.00 | $144.00 | Lot 55 | No |
| Student Finkbine Permit | $29.00 | $130.50 | $87.00 | Lot 65 | No |
| Student Hawkeye Permit | $21.00 | $94.50 | $63.00 | Lot 85 | No |
| Student Myrtle Permit* | $68.00 | $306.00 | $204.00 | Lot 48 | No |
| Student Motorcycle Permit | $15.00 | $67.50 | $45.00 | MC Lots on campus | No |
| Student Night Weekend (NW) Permit | $8.00 | $36.00 | $24.00 | See NW webpage | Yes |
| Bicycle Locker** | $5.00 | $25.00 | $10.00 | See bicycle storage website | No |
Student undergraduate permit rates
Student undergraduate permit rates
| Permit Type | Residency requirement | Permit cost per month | permit cost per semester | permit cost summer rate | valid location | access card required |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawkeye Storage Permit | Must live in a residence hall | $55.00 | $247.50 | $165.00 | Lot 39 | No |
| Mayflower Permit | Must live in Mayflower Hall | $68.00 | $306.00 | $204.00 | Lot 56 | Yes, for Mayflower gate only |
| Mayflower Storage Permit | Must live in Mayflower Hall | $55.00 | $247.50 | $165.00 | Lot 38 | No |
| Research Park Storage Permit | Must live in a residence hall | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | East Lot | No |
| Student Hancher Permit | Commuting from outside Iowa City or Coralville city limits | $48.00 | $216.00 | $144.00 | Lot 55 | No |
| Student Hawkeye Commuter Permit | Commuting from outside Iowa City or Coralville city limits | $21.00 | $94.50 | $63.00 | Lot 85 | No |
| Student Motorcycle Permit | N/A | $15.00 | $67.50 | $45.00 | MC Lots on campus | No |
| Student Night Weekend (NW) Permit | Off campus or graduate students | $8 | $36 | $24 | See NW webpage | Yes |
Temporary permit rates
Temporary permit rates
| Permit type | Location | Daily rate | Half-month rate | Monthly rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramp | $20.00 | $58.50 | $117.00 | |
| Surface A | $10.00 | $36.50 | $73.00 | |
| Surface B | Lot 55 | $8.00 | $26.50 | $53.00 |
| Storage | Lot 39 | $5.00 | $27.50 | $55.00 |
| Commuter A | Lot 73 and Lot 65 | $4.50 | $14.50 | $29.00 |
| Commuter B | Lot 85 | $4.50 | $10.50 | $21.00 |
Violation rates
Parking violation rates
Parking violation rates
| Violation type | Rate |
|---|---|
| Reserved for Handicapped 1 | $200.00 |
| Fraudulent Use of Permit | $100.00 |
| Prohibited Zone (example: Fire Lane) | $100.00 |
| Misuse of Parking Equipment | $100.00 |
| Barnacle Fee | $100.00 |
| Towing Fee | $100.00 |
| Employees Prohibited in Patient Parking - Sixth and all subsequent violations | $75.00 |
| Employees Prohibited in Patient Parking - First five parking violations | $50.00 |
| Students Prohibited in Patient Parking | $50.00 |
| Concurrent Parking (shared permit use verified same time) | $40.00 |
| License Plate Recognition (LPR) Plate Not Facing Lane | $35.00 |
| Expired Parking Session | $35.00 |
| Reserved Area | $30.00 |
| Loading Zone | $30.00 |
| Area Not Open to Parking | $30.00 |
| Motorcycle Prohibited | $30.00 |
| Parked in an Irregular Manner | $30.00 |
| Service Vehicle Zone | $30.00 |
| Other | $30.00 |
| License Plate Recognition (LPR) License Plate Obscured | $30.00 |
| Improper Display of Decal | $20.00 |
| Improper Display of Hangtag | $20.00 |
Bicycle/scooter violation rates
Bicycle/scooter violation rates
| Violation type | Rate |
|---|---|
| Cutting, removing, or damaging a University of Iowa locking device | $60.00 |
| Impoundment fee | $40.00 |
| Immobilization fee | $20.00 |
| Sixth and all subsequent violations | $20.00 |
| First five parking violations | $10.00 |
| Additional storage costs per day after the first day of impoundment | $4.00 |