Parking rates may change annually, and the rate table will updated when a rate changes.
Why do we charge for parking?
At the University of Iowa, we charge for parking because our parking system is self-supporting and does not receive state or university funding. This means that the revenue generated from parking fees pays for all the related expenses such as construction costs, maintenance, and operations. By doing so, we can provide you with the best possible parking experience and ensure that our parking system is sustainable in the long run.
Rates on this page
- Public hourly rates
- Permit rates (students, employee, temporary, and department)
- Citation rates
Public Parking
Hourly rates effective July 1 to June 30
The Standard Rate applies when the Graduated Rate, Student Rate and Dental Patient rate are not engaged due to entry time, location or parking duration.
| Time | Rate | Total cost |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30 Minutes | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 31-60 Minutes | $0.60 | $0.60 |
| Over 1 hour | $1.20 | $1.80 |
| Over 2 hours | $1.20 | $3.00 |
| Over 3 hours | $1.20 | $4.20 |
| Over 4 hours | $1.20 | $5.40 |
| Over 5 hours | $1.20 | $6.60 |
| Over 6 hours | $1.20 | $7.80 |
| Over 7 hours | $1.20 | $9.00 |
| Over 8 hours | $1.20 | $10.20 |
| Over 9 hours | $1.20 | $11.40 |
| Over 10 hours | $1.20 | $12.60 |
| Over 11 hours | $1.20 | $13.80 |
| Over 12 hours | $1.20 | $15.00 |
| Over 13 hours | $1.20 | $16.20 |
| Over 14 hours | $1.20 | $17.40 |
| Over 15 hours | $1.20 | $18.60 |
| Over 16 hours | $1.20 | $19.80 |
| Over 17 hours | $0.20 | $20.00 |
| Daily Maximum | $20.00 | |
| Lost Ticket | $20.00 |
The Graduated Rate applies when customers enter any public parking facility between 5 a.m. and 9 a.m., and from 5 a.m. and 1 p.m. specifically in the Field House Lot and the Dental Patients and Visitors Lot. The higher rate is applied when a customer enters in these defined times and parks for at least three hours.
| Time | Rate | Total cost |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30 Minutes | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 31-60 Minutes | $0.60 | $0.60 |
| Over 1 hour | $1.20 | $1.80 |
| Over 2 hours | $1.20 | $3.00 |
| Over 3 hours | $3.30 | $6.30 |
| Over 4 hours | $3.30 | $9.60 |
| Over 5 hours | $3.30 | $12.90 |
| Over 6 hours | $3.30 | $16.20 |
| Over 7 hours | $3.30 | $19.50 |
| Over 8 hours | $0.50 | $20.00 |
| Daily Maximum | $20.00 | |
| Lost Ticket | $20.00 |
The Student Rate applies only in the Lot 3, Library Lot. The rate is $0.75 an hour. Lot 3 Library Lot is a reserved student and faculty/staff lot during active academic sessions.
| Time | Rate | Total cost |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30 Minutes | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 31-60 Minutes | $0.35 | $0.35 |
| Over 1 hour | $0.75 | $1.10 |
| Over 2 hours | $0.75 | $1.85 |
| Over 3 hours | $0.75 | $2.60 |
| Over 4 hours | $0.75 | $3.35 |
| Over 5 hours | $0.75 | $4.10 |
| Over 6 hours | $0.75 | $4.85 |
| Over 7 hours | $0.75 | $5.60 |
| Over 8 hours | $0.75 | $6.35 |
| Over 9 hours | $0.75 | $7.10 |
| Over 10 hours | $0.75 | $7.85 |
| Over 11 hours | $0.75 | $8.60 |
| Over 12 hours | $0.75 | $9.35 |
| Over 13 hours | $0.75 | $10.10 |
| Over 14 hours | $0.75 | $10.85 |
| Over 15 hours | $0.75 | $11.60 |
| Over 16 hours | $0.40 | $12.00 |
| Daily Maximum | $12.00 | |
| Lost Ticket | $12.00 |
| Mobile Payment Zones, unless otherwise listed below | Per Hour | 1.20 |
| Mobile Payment Zone @ Tennis Center | Per Hour | 0.50 |
| Mobile Payment Zone @ Finkbine | Per Hour | 0.25 |
| Mobile Payment Zone @ Hawkeye | Per Hour | 0.25 |
| Mobile Payment Zone @ Theater | Per Hour | 0.75 |
| Mobile Payment Zone @ Hospital Support Services |
Per Hour |
0.50 |
| Mobile Payment Zone @ Integrated Services Center | Per Hour | 0.50 |
Patient parking rates and details
The hospital will provide patients a pass for free parking while receiving care on the main Iowa City campus. Free parking is already available at all UI Health Care off-site clinics in the Iowa City area, including Scott Boulevard, North Dodge, Sports Medicine, and Iowa River Landing.
Patient Parking
Patients attending their health care appointment are provided a parking pass for free parking. Patients receive the Patient Parking Pass either at check-in for a clinic visit or at discharge for an outpatient procedure or inpatient stay.
Please take a ticket from the ticket dispenser upon entering a facility. When exiting, present both the ticket and the Patient Parking Pass to the pay in lane equipment. See the Pay in Lane page for details on how to process payment at the parking equipment.
UI Employee as Patient Parking
See the Employee as Patient Parking page for more details.
UIHC Visitor Parking
Visitors are not eligible for free parking, but a Visitor Parking Pass Booklet can limit the cost to park when visiting a patient. Learn more about the visitor pass by visiting this page: Visitor Parking Pass Booklet.
Free parking is available for UIHC visitors in the Hawkeye Commuter Lot on the west campus and linked to the Hospital by frequent, no-fare transit service by CAMBUS. A temporary parking permit is required to park there. For information on how to use this service call the UI Hospitals & Clinics Main Information Desk at 319-356-2456.
To contact Parking and Transportation, please call 319-335-1475 or email parking-office@uiowa.edu.
The Dental Patient Rate applies only in Lot 33, Dental Patient and Visitor Lot. The rate, when patient validation is presented, caps the total parking amount at $10 per day.
| Time | Rate | Total cost |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30 Minutes | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 31-60 Minutes | $0.60 | $0.60 |
| Over 1 hour | $1.20 | $1.80 |
| Over 2 hours | $1.20 | $3.00 |
| Over 3 hours | $1.20 | $4.20 |
| Over 4 hours | $1.20 | $5.40 |
| Over 5 hours | $1.20 | $6.60 |
| Over 6 hours | $1.20 | $7.80 |
| Over 7 hours | $1.20 | $9.00 |
| Over 8 hours | $1.00 | $10.00 |
| Daily Maximum with Patient Validation | $10.00 | |
| Lost Ticket with Patient Validation | $10.00 | |
Parking Permits
Permit rates effective Aug. 1 to July 31
| 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 | 42.00 | 189.00 | 126.00 | - | Lot 39 |
No |
|
| Mayflower Permit | Must live in Mayflower Hall | 62.00 | 279.00 | 186.00 | - | Lot 56 | Yes, for Mayflower gate only | |
| Mayflower Storage Permit | Must live in Mayflower Hall | 42.00 | 189.00 | 126.00 | - | Lot 38 | No | |
| Parklawn Residence Hall Permit | Must live in Parklawn Hall | 62.00 | 279.00 | 186.00 | - | 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 Night & Weekend Permit | Off campus | 5.00 | 22.50 | 15.00 | Hourly rate applies when parked during business hours | Public parking facilities | 4:30 p.m. - 8:30 a.m. Monday - Friday, and all weekend | Yes |
| Student Hancher Permit | Commuting from outside Iowa City or Coralville city limits | 42.00 | 189.00 | 126.00 | - | Lot 55 | Optional, for Night Weekend (NW) parking privileges | |
| Student Finkbine Commuter Permit | Commuting from outside Iowa City or Coralville city limits | 27.00 | 121.50 | 81.00 | - | Lot 65 | Optional, for Night Weekend (NW) parking privileges | |
| Student Hawkeye Commuter Permit | Commuting from outside Iowa City or Coralville city limits | 27.00 | 121.50 | 81.00 | - | Lot 85 | Optional, for Night Weekend (NW) parking privileges | |
| Student Motorcycle Permit | N/A | 14.00 | 63.00 | 42.00 | - | MC Lots on campus | No |
| 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 required |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student Day Permit | - | - | - | 0.75 | Library Lot | 24/7 | Optional |
| Student Night & Weekend Permit | 5.00 | 22.50 | 15.00 | Hourly rate applies when used during business hours | Public parking facilities | 4:30 p.m. - 8:30 a.m. Monday - Friday, and all weekend | Yes |
| Student Hancher Permit | 42.00 | 189.00 | 126.00 | - | Lot 55 | Optional, for Night Weekend (NW) parking privileges | |
| Student Finkbine Permit | 27.00 | 121.50 | 81.00 | - | Lot 65 | Optional, for Night Weekend (NW) parking privileges | |
| Student Hawkeye Permit | 27.00 | 121.50 | 81.00 | - | Lot 85 | Optional, for Night Weekend (NW) parking privileges | |
| Student Hourly Myrtle Permit* | - | - | - | 0.75 | Lot 48, mobile payment zone only | No | |
| Student Myrtle Permit* | 62.00 | 279.00 | 186.00 | - | Lot 48 | Optional, for Night Weekend (NW) parking privileges | |
| Student Motorcycle Permit | 14.00 | 63.00 | 42.00 | - | MC Lots on campus | No |
* Must be a law student to qualify
| 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 | 130.50 | 87.00 | Rec Building (RB) mobile pay zone | 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | No |
| All Day Student Athlete CHA Permit | 130.50 | 87.00 | Lot 46 (CHA) | 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | No |
| All Day Student Athlete Field House Permit | 130.50 | 87.00 | Field House Ramp | 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Yes |
| All Day Student Athlete Recreation Center Permit | 130.50 | 87.00 | Lot 11 | 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Yes |
| Student Athlete Arena Permit | 94.50 | 63.00 | Lot 75 | 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | No |
| Student Athlete Hall of Fame Permit* | 60.75 | 40.50 | Hall of Fame Lot 71 | 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | No |
* Only available to Field Hockey and Soccer teams
| 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 | $110 | 50% refund or $55.00 | No refund, pays full monthly fee |
| Parking Permit A | $62 | 50% refund or $31.00 | No refund, pays full monthly fee |
| Parking Permit B | $49 | 50% refund or $24.50 | No refund, pays full monthly fee |
| Commuter | $27 | 50% refund or $13.50 | No refund, pays full monthly fee |
| Support Services Building (SSB) | $17 | 50% refund or $8.50 | No refund, pays full monthly fee |
| Night and Weekend (NW) | $17 | 50% refund or $8.50 | No refund, pays full monthly fee |
| Oakdale (OAK) | $17 | 50% refund or $8.50 | No refund, pays full monthly fee |
| IRL Intermodal | $27 | 50% refund or $13.50 | No refund, pays full monthly fee |
| IRL West | $49 | 50% refund of $24.50 | No refund, pays full monthly fee |
| Motorcycle | $14 | 50% refund or $7.00 |
No refund, pays full monthly fee |
Access Card Replacement = $20
| Departmental Business Placard | Each | 372.00 |
| Service Vehicle Placard | Each | 372.00 |
| Pentacrest Placard | Each | No Charge |
| Departmental Lot Access Cards | Each | 20.00 |
| Access Card Replacement | Each | 20.00 |
| Placard Replacement | Each | 20.00 |
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 | $2.50 | $27 |
| Commuter | Lot 73 | $2.50 | $27 |
| Surface B | Lot 55 | $4.50 | $49 |
Parking Citations
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 | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Employees Prohibited in Patient Parking | $30.00 | $30.00 |
| Prohibited Zone | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Towing Fee | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| Loading Zone | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| Concurrent Parking | $25.00 | $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 | $20.00 | $15.00 |
| Other Violations | $20.00 | $15.00 |
| License Plate Recognition (LPR) License Plate Obscured | $15.00 | $15.00 |
| License Plate Recognition (LPR) License Plate Not Facing Lane | $15.00 | $15.00 |
| Improper Display of Decal | $15.00 | $10.00 |
| Irregular Manner | $15.00 | $10.00 |
| Expired Parking Session | $15.00 | $8.00 |
| Improper Display of Hangtag | $7.00 | $5.00 |