Hourly rate may change annually and the rate table will be updated accordingly.
Public Parking
Hourly rates effective July 1 to June 30
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 |
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 |
| 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 |
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 | |
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
Beginning December 2019, 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.
Parking Permits
Permit rates effective Aug. 1 to July 31
| Permit Type | Student Classification | Residency Requirement | Permit Cost per Month $ | Permit Cost per Semester $ | Permit Cost Summer Rate | Parking Cost per Hour $ | Valid Locations | Permit Time Limitations | Access Card Provided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student Day Permit | All | Off campus | - | - | - | 0.75 | Library Lot Only | 24/7 | Optional |
| Student Night & Weekend Permit | All | Off campus | 5.00 | 22.50 | 15.00 | Hourly rate applies when used during business hours. | Public Parking Facilities | 4:30 p.m. and 8:30 a.m. Monday - Friday, and all weekend | Yes |
| Hawkeye Storage Permit | Undergraduate | Residence Hall | 42.00 | 189.00 | 126.00 | - | Lot 39 | No | |
| Student Mayflower Permit | All | Mayflower Hall | 62.00 | 279.00 | 186.00 | - | Lot 56 | Yes, for Mayflower gate only | |
| Student Hancher | Undergraduate | Outside metro area | 42.00 | 189.00 | 126.00 | - | Lot 55 | Yes, for NW Privileges. Hourly rates apply for use outside of the NW hours and are charged through U- Bill. | |
| Student Hancher | Graduate | Off campus | 42.00 | 189.00 | 126.00 | - | Lot 55 | Yes, for NW Privileges. Hourly rates apply for use outside of the NW hours and are charged through U- Bill. | |
| Student Finkbine Commuter | Undergraduate | Outside metro area | 27.00 | 121.50 | 81.00 | - | Lot 65 | Yes, for NW Privileges and Lot 65. Hourly rates apply for use outside of the NW hours and are charged through U-Bill. | |
| Student Finkbine Commuter | Graduate | Off campus | 27.00 | 121.50 | 81.00 | - | Lot 65 | Yes, for NW Privileges and Lot 65. Hourly rates apply for use outside of the NW hours and are charged through U-Bill. | |
| Student Hawkeye Commuter | Graduate | Outside metro area | 27.00 | 121.50 | 126.00 | - | Lot 85 | Yes, for NW Privileges. Hourly rates apply for use outside of the NW hours and are charged through U- Bill. | |
| Student Hourly Myrtle Permit | Law Students Only | N/A | - | - | 0.75 | Lot 48, ParkMobile zone only | No | ||
| Student Myrtle Lot 48 | Law Students Only | N/A | 62.00 | 279.00 | 186.00 | - | Lot 48 | Yes, for NW Privileges and access to Lot 34 on NW times. Hourly rates apply for use outside of the NW hours and are charged through U-Bill. | |
| Student Athlete All Day Meter Permit | Student Athlete Only * | N/A | 261.00 | 130.50 | 87.00 | - | RB Meters, CHA Meters & Field House Lot | No | |
| Student Athlete AM/PM Permits | Student Athlete Only * | N/A | 171.00 | 85.50 | 57.00 | - | Field House Ramp & Rec Lot 11 | AM = 7:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. PM = 11:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. |
No |
| Student Athlete AM/PM Permits | Student Athlete Only * | N/A | 171.00 | 85.50 | 57.00 | - | RB and CHA Meters | AM = 7:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. PM = 11:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. |
No |
| Student Lot 75 | Student Athlete Only * | N/A | 189.00 | 94.50 | 63.00 | - | Lot 75 | No | |
| Student Motorcycle Permit | All | N/A | 14.00 | 63.00 | 42.00 | MC Lots on campus | No | ||
| * Student Athletes must be on annual Compliance Office Roster | |||||||||
| 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 |
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 |