Below are the parking rates and fees as they pertain to different types of permits available. To adhere closely to the privileges of the permit you wish to purchase, please refer to the UCLA Parking Privileges.
| Short-Term Parking | Rates with Parking Occupancy Tax |
|---|---|
| Self-Service pay stations are located in parking lots and structures throughout campus. | Ranges from $5 for 1 hour to $17 all day. Rates vary by location and day. |
All day parking is available through the Bruin ePermit System and at self-service pay stations.
Note: All day parking is sold on a space-available basis only and is non-refundable or transferable.
Permit Fees are based on a 14-day proration from the first Monday of a permit's effective date.
Permit Refunds are calculated by subtracting the 14-day cost of daily parking from the cost of the permit. The cost of the permit is based on the day it is returned, not purchased.
| Permit Types | Rates with Parking Occupancy Tax |
|---|---|
| Commuter Student Parking | $324.03/Quarter |
| Residence Hall/Weyburn/University Apartments Student Permit | $405.04/Quarter |
| Residence Hall/Weyburn/University Apartments Student Permit (Spring Quarter) | $482.20/Spring Quarter |
| Night and Weekend Permit | $187.94/Quarter |
| Two-Person Carpool | $272.18/Quarter |
| Three-Person Carpool | $168.50/Quarter |
| Four-Person Carpool | $100.45/Quarter |
| Semester Permit | $486.05/Semester |
Undergraduate and Non-Professional Graduate Students
| Fall Quarter | Winter Quarter | Spring Quarter | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application Period | August 3 – 23, 2026 | November 2 – 22, 2026 | February 8 – 28, 2027 |
| Payment Period | August 31 – September 4, 2026 | December 1 – 5, 2026 | March 8 – 12, 2027 |
| Permit Effective Dates | September 14 – December 31, 2026 | January 1 – March 21, 2027 | March 22 – June 13, 2027 |
| Quarter Begins | September 21, 2026 | January 4, 2027 | March 24, 2027 |
| Instruction Begins | September 24, 2026 | January 4, 2027 | March 29, 2027 |
Professional Graduate Students
| Fall Quarter | Winter Quarter | Spring Quarter | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Available for Purchase | August 24 – December 31, 2026 | November 23, 2026 – March 21, 2027 | March 1 – June 13, 2027 |
| Permit Effective Dates | September 14 – December 31, 2026 | January 1 – March 21, 2027 | March 22 – June 13, 2027 |
| Quarter Begins | September 21, 2026 | January 4, 2027 | March 24, 2027 |
| Instruction Begins | September 24, 2026 | January 4, 2027 | March 29, 2027 |
| Law School | Fall Semester | Spring Semester |
|---|---|---|
| Available for Purchase | July 27 – December 31, 2026 | November 23, 2026 – May 16, 2027 |
| Permit Effective Dates | August 10 – December 31, 2026 | January 1 – May 16, 2027 |
| Instruction Begins | August 12, 2026 (Short Course) August 24, 2026 | January 2, 2027 (Short Course) January 15, 2027 |
Summer Quarter Parking
All summer permits for student parking are first come first served. Daily discounted parking is available for commuter students through the Bruin ePermit Portal.
| Summer Quarter | Session A | Session C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Available for Purchase | June 1 – September 13, 2026 | June 1 – August 2, 2026 | June 1 – September 13, 2026 |
| Permit Effective Dates | June 15 – September 13, 2026 | June 15 – August 2, 2026 | August 3 – September 13, 2026 |
All permits are sold on the Bruin ePermit Portal.
| UCLA Benefits-Eligible | Yellow | Blue | x | Two-Person Carpool | Three-Person Carpool | Four-Person Carpool | Night and Weekend | Weekend Only |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | $8.01 | $10.01 | $14.62 | N/A | N/A | N/A | $4.64 | N/A |
| 7 Day | $56.06 | $70.07 | $102.33 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 30 Day | $108.01 | $135.01 | $197.12 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Quarterly | $324.03 | $405.04 | $591.36 | $272.18 | $168.50 | $100.45 | $187.94 | $140.58 |
| Monthly Auto-Renew | $108.01 | $135.01 | $197.12 | $90.73 | $56.17 | $33.48 | $62.65 | $48.61 |
| UCLA Benefits-Ineligible | Yellow | Blue | X | Night and Weekend | Weekend Only |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | $10.01 | $12.52 | $18.27 | $5.33 | N/A |
| 7 Day | $70.07 | $87.63 | $127.90 | N/A | N/A |
| 30 Day | $135.01 | $168.77 | $246.40 | N/A | N/A |
| Quarterly | $405.04 | $506.32 | $739.20 | $187.94 | $140.58 |
| Permit Period | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Automatic Renewal | Customer-selected start date | Renews automatically each month until canceled on the Bruin ePermit Portal |
| Short Term (7-Day or 30-Day) | Customer-selected start date | 7 or 30 days from start date |
| 1-Day | Date of purchase | 7:59 a.m. the following day |
| Summer Quarter | June 16, 2025 | September 14, 2025 |
| Fall Quarter | September 15, 2025 | December 31, 2025 |
| Winter Quarter | January 1, 2026 | March 22, 2026 |
| Spring Quarter | March 23, 2026 | June 14, 2026 |
| Permit Types | Rates |
|---|---|
| Departmental Permit ("X" or Blue) | $179.20/Month for "X," $2,150.40/Year $122.74/Month for Blue, $1,472.88/Year |
| University Vehicle Permit | $122.74/Month, $1,472.88/Year |
| Permit Types | Rates with Parking Occupancy Tax |
|---|---|
| Emeriti/Retiree VBL | $187.94/Year |
| V/X Courtesy Rate Permit | $1,088.74/Year |
| V Blue Permit | $751.74/Year |
| V Brown, VH Brown, 1 Brown | $751.74/Year |
| V Gold Permit | $583.31/Year |
| Vendor Permit | $283.00/Month |
Who is considered a non-employee?
A non-employee is someone who does not receive any form of compensation from UCLA, regardless of the services provided to the campus or UCLA Health. If you meet the criteria of a non-employee, you are only eligible for the following rates:
Rates with Parking Occupancy Tax
| Non-Employee | Yellow | Blue | X | Night and Weekend | Weekend Only |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | $17 | $21 | $31 | N/A | N/A |
| 7 Day | $119 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 30 Day | $230 | $283 | $416 | N/A | N/A |
| Quarterly | $690 | $848 | $1,247 | $188 | $146 |
If you are an employee, you are eligible for discounted parking rates listed in the Faculty and Staff Permits section.
| Other Fees | Rates |
|---|---|
| Parking Space Rental: Departmental Use in General Campus | $232/Month |
| Parking Space Rental: General Campus (Non-UCLA rate) | $428/Month |
| Parking Space Rental: RRUCLAMC and Medical Areas (UCLA affiliate rate) | $1,364/Month |
| Departmental Access Card Replacement | $40 |
| Administrative fee for processing "Notice to Appear" parking violations | $250 |
