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Parking applications are required for annual permits–base lot, Flex, business alternate, park and ride, and UW Disabled permits.
The regular parking year offer schedule is approximately every other Wednesday. The next offer dates are February 17 and March 3.
If you already submitted a parking application and have not received an offer, you do not need to reapply unless you are changing your lot choices. You were likely placed on a waitlist, where you will remain until an offer can be made to you. You can check with us to confirm.
2020-21 employee bus passes and afternoon, night, motorcycle, and moped permits are available for purchase in the eBusiness purchasing portal as of August 1, 2020.
Students, you have a special permit process. Visit the student parking page for information.
Lots with 2020-21 permit availability
NOTE: Full permit availability information is temporarily unavailable until further notice. However, there are a select number of lots with enough immediate availability so corresponding base lot permits can be purchased directly online* in the eBusiness purchasing portal without an application. These are designated as “buy it now” lots. Availability is on a first come, first served basis and is limited based on space.
*These choices will only show up in the eBusiness purchasing portal if you do not already have a base lot or Flex permit. If you cannot see these choices but want one of the “buy it now” options, you need to contact customer service and likely complete a permit exchange.
If a lot/permit is not listed below as “buy it now”, it must be applied for in the permit application system (PAS). You may apply for up to four total choices.
We are anticipating changes in availability to continue as employees make decisions about their commuting plans. Permit allotments may be adjusted–as we are able–to match demand and space availability. We will continue to have a better understanding of availability as the year continues.
“Buy it now” permits – limited availability, purchase in the eBusiness purchasing portal
Updated 1/20/2021
| Lot # | Location | 20-21 Annual Rate** | Campus Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | Engineering Drive Ramp | $1310 | Southwest |
| 26 | Observatory Hill | $1310 | Central |
| 29 | N. Park Street Ramp | $1310 | Southeast |
| 36 | Observatory Drive Ramp | $1310 | West |
| 44 | Merit Hall | $916 | Southeast |
| 45 | 115 N. Mills Street | $916 | Southeast |
| 46 | Lake & Charter Ramp | $1310 | Southeast |
| 67 | Linden Drive Garage | $1310 | West |
| 75 | UW Hospital Ramp | $1310 | West |
| 76 | University Bay Drive Ramp | $1310 | West |
| 80 | Union South Garage | $1310 | Southwest |
| 83 | Fluno Center Garage | $1310 | Southeast |
| 131 | University Bay Fields | $916 | West |
| 202 | Park & Wingra Park and Ride | $289 | Park and ride |
| 203 | University Crossing Park and Ride | $289 | Park and ride |
**Rates are prorated throughout the parking year