The University of Michigan’s parking permit rates will increase by 4 percent for the fiscal year 2026 for all annual permit categories.
The increase in parking permit fees in fiscal year 2026 helps support the campus parking and transportation system including operations, maintenance, and debt service. It also supports alternative transportation options including the MRide and vanpool programs.
Purchasing a Permit
Fiscal year 2026 parking permits (valid July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026) will be available to order online on Thursday, May 1. As a reminder, all permits starting in FY 2026 will be virtual permits. Information on the transition to virtual permits using License Plate Recognition can be found on this page – https://ltp.umich.edu/parking/lpr-faq/
Please order annual permits online starting May 1, 2025.
Parking permit rates for fiscal year 2026 are shown below.
| Permit Type | University Contribution* | Fiscal Year 26 Rate | Change From Fiscal Year 25 |
| Gold | $186 | $169.67/Month | +$6.50/Month |
| Blue | $186 | $69.08/Month | +$2.66/Month |
| Yellow | $186 | $15.00/Month | +$0.58/Month |
| Orange | $186 | $7.66/Month | +$0.33/Month |
| Student – Orange | – | $92/Year | +$4.00/Year |
| Student – After Hours | – | $75/Year | +$3.00/Year |
| Student – Yellow w/After Hours | – | $257/Year | +$10.00/Year |
| Student – Storage (NC32/SC34) | – | $600/Year | +$356.00/Year |
| Departments – Business Vehicle | – | $1,015/Year | +$39.00/Year |
| Daily Blue (Light Blue) | – | $8/Day | +$2.00/Day |
| Visitor Rate | – | $2.50/Hr | +$0.10/Hr |
* Faculty with a 0% appointment, temporary staff, affiliates, and other non-University staff are required to pay the full cost of the permit (University + Employee contributions).
Permit Eligibility
For additional information on eligibility requirements, daily options and other parking programs, please visit the Permit Parking page.
Students interested in a Student Storage Permit are encouraged to order online on Monday, June 16. Student Storage Permits are not available until that date. Student Storage Permits are limited (first-come, first-serve), and will have a waitlist to join once they have sold out.
Parking Customer Services office hours and locations can be found on the Contact Customer Services page.
