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Value permits provide reserved on-campus parking for visitors and event guests. They may be purchased by UW departments, organizations not affiliated with the university, or individuals.
The permit guarantees a parking spot in a specific lot. They can be valid for multiple days, depending on how long your event or visit will last.
Allow two weeks for processing.
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How to Purchase Value Permits
Complete the form below to order value permits. Allow two weeks for processing.
Outside organizations and individuals may pay with a credit card or check. Permits will be mailed to the address provided on the order form.
UW departments must provide a Transportation Services cost center number (TS#) to cover the cost of the order. Departments must pick up their value permit order at a Transportation Services office location.
- For details see the TS# Information Sheet (PDF).
- To obtain a TS#, visit the Financial Management Portal. Valid NetID required to access the portal.
Value Permit Costs and Refunds
Half-day permits are $9 each. Full-day permits are $15 each. Visit our rates page.
Unused value passes are non-refundable after the valid date.
A 50% refund is available if the order is returned a minimum of two days before their start date.
Read the Transportation Services Refund Policy.
Valid Locations
Value permits are only valid in the specific lot number located on the permit.
When placing an order, select from these parking garages and surface lots:
- Lot 6 (Helen C. White Hall Garage)
- Lot 7 (Grainger Hall Garage)
- Lot 17 (Engineering Drive Ramp)
- Lot 20 (University Avenue Ramp)
- Lot 27 (Nancy Nicholas Hall Garage)
- Lot 29 (North Park Street Ramp)
- Lot 34 (Tripp Hall)
- Lot 36 (Observatory Drive Ramp)
- Lot 38 (Microbial Sciences Garage)
- Lot 41 (Foundation/Enzyme Institute)
- Lot 44 (Merit Hall)
- Lot 46 (Lake & Johnson Ramp)
- Lot 59 (Walnut Street Greenhouses)
- Lot 60 (801 Walnut Street)
- Lot 67 (Linden Drive Garage)
- Lot 76 (University Bay Dr. Ramp)
- Lot 80 (Union South Garage)
- Lot 83 (Fluno Center Garage)
- Lot 91 (East of Kohl Center)
- Lot 130 (Picnic Point Circle)
- Lot 131 (University Bay Fields)
To locate a lot, search for the lot number on the interactive campus map.
How to Use Value Permits
Value permits allow parking in a specific parking garage or surface lot.
Surface Lot Parking Instructions
The permit must be hung on the vehicle’s rearview mirror with the lot number facing out.
Garage Parking Instructions
Click to download value permit instructions (PDF).
Guests must scan the value permit at the parking garage entry and exit.
If the “Lot Full” sign is lit, guests may proceed to park in the lot. (“Lot Full” means there is no more space available for hourly visitor parking only.)
The permit must be hung on the vehicle’s rearview mirror with the lot number facing out.
For assistance at entry or exit, press the “HELP” intercom button to speak with a dispatcher.
For other questions, please email visitorparking@fpm.wisc.edu.
Rules and Restrictions
- UW departments and outside organizations are responsible for distributing value permits before guests arrive on campus.
- Value permits are valid even if the lot is reserved for a different special event.
- The permit must be hung on the vehicle’s rearview mirror with the lot number facing out.
- Unused value permits are not refundable after the valid date. A 50% refund is available if the order is returned at least two days before the earliest valid date.
If you need a value permit for a date within two weeks from today, please come to a Transportation Services office location to purchase a parking option for a surface lot OR consider an hourly visitor parking option.