Faculty and staff driving to campus may choose from a variety of parking products and payment options. Most of the permits listed below can be purchased in person at the Transportation Services office or online through the customer portal. If you have not used the portal before, please review the customer portal guide first. If purchasing in person, please upload your vehicle information to your account on the customer portal prior to your visit. You will also need your Husky card if eligible and/or your employee ID number.
Parking permits are assigned to specific lots or garages based on space availability at time of purchase. Space is limited on the Seattle campus, so your preferred parking area may not be available. Parking in a lot different from the one on your permit may result in a citation.
Most permits will be linked to your vehicle license plate so make sure this information is accurate. For products that have a physical permit, please make sure it is fully visible from the exterior of the vehicle with all the information easy to read. You may vertically hang your ticket or permit from your rearview mirror or display it on the driver’s side dashboard.
For short-term parking needs, see Visitor or Self-serve parking. For information on carpool and vanpool options, see Rideshare.
Popular parking options
Drive occasionally
Driving alone and parking 2 or fewer days per week.
Daily permit
- $9.84/day, $3.28/night
- Limited to 10 purchases at a time
- Not available in all areas
Pay-per-use parking (PPUP)
- $9.84/day
- Billed every pay period
- Not available in all areas
Drive frequently
Driving alone and parking 3 or more days per week.
Single occupancy vehicle (SOV)
- $590.40/quarter or $2,361.60/year
- Includes gratis U-PASS
- Payroll deduction available if eligible
Value parking
- $472.20/quarter
- Available in E18 only
- Payroll deduction available if eligible
- Pay as you go option via PayByPhone for $7.85/day
| Permit type | Rate |
|---|---|
Carpool Driver/Rider permit - 2-person to 4-person Rates listed are per person. At least one carpool member must be faculty or staff. U-PASS available. Visit the Carpool page for complete details including rate structure. | $147.60-$295.20 quarterly, $590.40-$1,180.80 yearly Rate depends on carpool size. |
| Daily Weekday permit Limited to 10 purchases at a time. Valid from 6 a.m. to midnight, Monday - Friday. | $9.84 daily |
| Daily Night permit Limited to 10 purchases at a time. Valid from 4 p.m. to midnight, Monday - Friday. | $3.28 daily |
| Daily Saturday permit Limited to 10 purchases at a time. Valid from 7 a.m. to noon on Saturdays. | $3.28 daily |
| Motorcycle, scooter, moped incl. U-PASS Free upass for faculty and staff. | $196.80 quarterly |
| Night Permit 4 p.m. - 8 a.m. M-F, 7 a.m. - 12 p.m. Sat Full time Night Parking valid between 4 p.m. and 8 a.m. the following weekday and all day on Saturdays through 8 a.m. the following Monday. | $196.80 quarterly, $787.20 yearly |
| Pay Per Use Parking (PPUP) 4 days a pay period | $9.84 daily |
| Annual reserved stall Requires approval. | $4,723.20 yearly |
| SOV Permit and U-PASS Must be purchased as a quarterly or annual pass. | $9.84 daily, $196.80 monthly, $590.40 quarterly, $2,361.60 yearly, $236.40 quarterly for UW retirees working part-time on campus |
| Swing Permit 2:30 p.m. - 8 a.m. M-F, 7 a.m. - 12 p.m. Sat Parking between 1:30 p.m. and midnight on weekdays, and all day on Saturdays. | $4.92 daily, $295.20 quarterly, $1,180.80 yearly |
| Multi-lot permit Requires approval. Cost may be paid for by an individual, a department or a combination of the two. | $708.60 quarterly, $2,834.40 yearly |
| SOV Value Permit E18 Parking in E18 only. Pay as you go option via PayByPhone for $7.85/day | $472.20 quarterly |
| Fee | Rate |
|---|---|
| AVI Card replacement | $30.00 |
| Permit type | Rate |
|---|---|
| Daily Weekday permit Limited to 10 purchases at a time. Valid from 6 a.m. to midnight, Monday - Friday. | $9.84 daily |
| Daily Night permit Limited to 10 purchases at a time. Valid from 4 p.m. to midnight, Monday - Friday. | $3.28 daily |
| Daily Saturday permit Limited to 10 purchases at a time. Valid from 7 a.m. to noon on Saturdays. | $3.28 daily |
Daily permits can be purchased for same-day parking or for a specific day up to two weeks in advance. They can be purchased online or at the Transportation Services office. If purchasing online, you will pay with a credit card. If purchasing at the Transportation office, you can pay with a credit card or a check.
Lot selections are based on space availability at the time of purchase. Daily permits are available in the following lots. Not sure where a lot is? Check out the Lots & Garages map.
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| Daily Weekday permits (6 a.m. to midnight) |
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| Daily Night permits (4 p.m. to midnight) |
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| Daily Saturday permits (6 a.m. to noon) |
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| * This garage is a controlled access area that requires a separate parking card to enter outside of building access hours (typically 6 a.m. - 6 p.m., but varies by location). Please note that if you purchase a Daily permit for this location, you will not able to access the garage before or after building access hours. If you anticipate needing to park outside of building access hours, please reach out to the Sales office to discuss other options. ** N22 is for disabled parking and requires the display of a state or UW-issued placard or plate. *** Parking in S01 with this permit type is available on middle and bottom levels only. | ||
If you need to go to a different location for business reasons, you may stop by any campus gatehouse to request an out-of-area permit or reserve one online. Availability of these permits is limited, and depends on the parking area’s capacity at that point in time. You may also park in any unrestricted parking area after 4 p.m. without going to the gatehouse first.
| Permit type | Rate |
|---|---|
| Pay Per Use Parking (PPUP) 4 days a pay period | $9.84 daily |
Not sure if you will be parking twice a week or twice a month? PPUP may be a good option for you. Sign up for PPUP in the customer portal, or if you would like assistance you may email or call the Transportation Services office. As a member, you can come and go in your assigned PPUP lot by using an AVI card or swiping your Husky Card. You can also park in E01 by swiping your Husky Card to raise the entrance gate. Your parking fees are then deducted from your paycheck at the end of each pay period. The less you park, the less you pay. You can also track your usage during the current pay period online.
Where to park: You will be assigned to one of the following parking areas: Portage Bay Garage, E12, N29, W08,W44, W45 and South Lake Union. PPUP members may also swipe their Husky card to park in E01 at the applicable PPUP rate, or pay the daily rate using a credit card. Please note that motorcycles are not allowed in any gated lot or garage.
If you need to go to a different location for business reasons, you may stop at any campus gatehouse to request an out-of-area permit or reserve one online. Availability of these permits is limited, and depends on the parking area’s capacity at that point in time. PPUP permits are not eligible for after hours unrestricted parking.
How payment works: Payroll deductions must be used as a payment method for PPUP permits. If a deduction is missed for any reason, you will be temporarily denied access to the garage.
Missed deductions are commonly caused by a missed paycheck, a paper paycheck, or insufficient funds on your paycheck. Transportation Services does not have access to your payroll details; you must contact your payroll coordinator for more information.
Payment of outstanding fees will be required before access can be restored. You may pay by coming in person to Transportation Services.
Vehicle license plate information: PPUP membership is linked to your vehicle license plate information. You may link up to five vehicles to your permit, but you may only park one vehicle on campus at a time. You can manage your vehicle information with the online customer portal.
| Permit type | Rate |
|---|---|
| SOV Permit and U-PASS Must be purchased as a quarterly or annual pass. | $9.84 daily, $196.80 monthly, $590.40 quarterly, $2,361.60 yearly, $236.40 quarterly for UW retirees working part-time on campus |
SOV permits can be purchased either quarterly or annually from the Transportation Services office or online. Annual passes may use payroll deduction, while quarterly permits must be paid for at the time of purchase. This permit includes a gratis (free) U-PASS, which must be requested from Transportation Services.
SOV permits are valid in their assigned lot all day, every day. You may also park in E01 or E18 anytime without additional charge. If parking in E01, you will need to use your Husky card to gain entrance. In addition, you may park in any unrestricted parking area after 4 p.m. without going to the gatehouse first.
The permit will be linked to your vehicle license plate information. You may link up to five vehicles to your permit, but you may only park one vehicle on campus at a time. You can manage your vehicle information online or by providing Transportation Services with this information to link to your account. If you need to go to a different location for business reasons, you may stop by any campus gatehouse to request an out-of-area permit or reserve one online. Availability of these permits is limited, and depends on the parking area’s capacity at that point in time.
| Permit type | Rate |
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| SOV Value Permit E18 Parking in E18 only. Pay as you go option via PayByPhone for $7.85/day | $472.20 quarterly |
| Short-term SOV | $9.84 daily, daily swing shift, $3.28 daily night shift and Saturdays until noon |
Value and short-term SOV do not include unrestricted after-hours parking, alternate vehicle permits or out-of-area permits. They also do not include a gratis (free) U-PASS, though holders of these permits can purchase a U-PASS separately.
Short-term permits can be purchased for consecutive weekdays up to two weeks in advance. Short-term permits may not be available in all parking areas.
| Permit type | Rate |
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| Swing Permit 2:30 p.m. - 8 a.m. M-F, 7 a.m. - 12 p.m. Sat Parking between 1:30 p.m. and midnight on weekdays, and all day on Saturdays. | $4.92 daily, $295.20 quarterly, $1,180.80 yearly |
| Night Permit 4 p.m. - 8 a.m. M-F, 7 a.m. - 12 p.m. Sat Full time Night Parking valid between 4 p.m. and 8 a.m. the following weekday and all day on Saturdays through 8 a.m. the following Monday. | $3.28 daily, $196.80 quarterly, $787.20 yearly |
| Night Overtime permit 12 a.m. - 9 p.m. Valid from midnight - 9 p.m. of the day of purchase. Used as an extension of Night parking or Daily Night permits. | $9.84 daily |
Off-hours permits are available for employees who regularly work swing and night shifts and can be purchased quarterly, annually or on a short-term basis.
Swing permits allow parking from 1:30 p.m. until midnight on weekdays, and all day on Saturdays. Night permits allow parking between 4 p.m. and 8 a.m. on weekdays, and all day on Saturdays.
If you are working overtime and need to extend your parking beyond what is included in your Night Permit, you can do so by purchasing a Night Overtime permit online. The Night Overtime permit is $9.84 per day and must be purchased after 12 a.m. and prior to 8 a.m. the day of use to be valid. Night Overtime permits purchased after 8 a.m. the day of use may be subject to citation. The Night Overtime permit is available for purchase online.
During special events, such as football or basketball games, you may be required to park in a different area than the lot assigned to your permit.
| Permit type | Rate |
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| Multi-lot permit Requires approval. Cost may be paid for by an individual, a department or a combination of the two. | $2,834.40 yearly, $708.60 quarterly |
UW employees whose work frequently takes them to different locations may purchase a multi-lot permit. This permit allows the holder to park in most parking lots on campus while conducting University business. Purchase requires approval from the employee's department. Transportation Services can provide the permit upon approval.
Multi-lot permit holders may park in any unrestricted space in any of the following lots, subject to availability at time of parking:
- Central Plaza Garage (C01, C05, C06 levels only)
- E02, E03, E08, E18, E19, E21
- N01, N05, N18, N20, N21, N24, N25, N27, N28
- S02, S08
- W10, W12, W46
Not sure where a lot is? Check out the Lots & garages map.
Most parking permits can be returned to Transportation Services at any time for a refund of future days paid. Some restrictions apply.
Daily permit return information
Daily permits can be canceled and refunded at the Transportation Services office up to the day before they are active. Cancellations and refunds are not available online and must be done in person during Transportation Services operating hours.
For more information, review our return and refund policy for parking permits.