Yellow parking is located outside campus core areas, but within walking distance of some U-M buildings. Yellow permits are also valid in Orange lots.
Exception: The Yellow permit is not valid and will not be honored at the Coliseum lot (W32), W39, W40, W41, or in any lots located south of Hill Street on home football game Saturdays, nor will they be honored at any lots located on Kipke Drive during home basketball games.
Additional Access on Medical Campus
The Yellow permit is honored at M93 (Wall Street East Structure), P3 (Taubman South Deck), P4 (Simpson Circle/Mott) and P5 (CVC) during the following restricted hours:
| Structure | Days | Hours | Where to Park | Entry/Exit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
M93 (Wall Street East) | Mon – Thu | Entry: 5:15 pm – 4 am Exit: 5:15 pm – 9 am | Blue staff spaces | Blue Entry/Exit |
| P3 (Taubman South Deck) | Mon – Thu | Entry: 6 pm – 4 am Exit: 6 pm – 8:30 am | Patient/Visitor spaces in P2 and P3 | Lane 9/10 Entry Lane 13/14 Exit |
| P3 continued | Weekends | Entry/Exit: 5:15 pm Fri – 9 am Mon | Patient/Visitor spaces in P2 and P3 | Lane 9/10 Entry Lane 13/14 Exit |
| P4 (Simpson Circle/Mott) | Weekends | Entry/Exit: 5:15 pm Fri – 8 am Mon | Blue staff spaces | South Entry/ South Exit |
| P5 (Cardiovascular Center) | Weekends | Entry/Exit: 5:15 pm Fri – 8 am Mon | Patient/Visitor spaces | Patient Entry/ Exit Lanes North or South |
| M93, P3, P4, & P5 | University Holidays and Season days | Entry and Exit: 24 hours/day | Yellow AVI program spaces (listed above) | Yellow AVI Program entry/exit gates |
Bus Service
Some Yellow lots have U-M bus service to campus core areas. Please refer to the University bus schedules for specific route information.
Costs
Annual permit costs: To determine your costs, see matrix below. First look for the time period you will purchase your permit, then follow the line across to see your cost. This is the total amount you will pay for the permit year, which ends each June 30. The University Portion is the additional fee that your employing department will pay toward your permit. The total cost of the permit is found by adding the University and Employee portions.
Costs listed are for FY26 (July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026)
| Date | University Contribution | Your Cost |
|---|---|---|
| July 1-14 | $186.00 | $180.00 |
| July 15-31 | $178.25 | $172.50 |
| August 1-14 | $170.50 | $165.00 |
| August 15-31 | $162.75 | $157.50 |
| September 1-14 | $155.00 | $150.00 |
| September 15-30 | $147.25 | $142.50 |
| October 1-14 | $139.50 | $135.00 |
| October 15-31 | $131.75 | $127.50 |
| November 1-14 | $124.00 | $120.00 |
| November 15-30 | $116.25 | $112.50 |
| December 1-14 | $108.50 | $105.00 |
| December 15-31 | $100.75 | $97.50 |
| January 1-14 | $93.00 | $90.00 |
| January 15-31 | $85.25 | $82.50 |
| February 1-14 | $77.50 | $75.00 |
| February 15-28/29 | $69.75 | $67.50 |
| March 1-14 | $62.00 | $60.00 |
| March 15-31 | $54.25 | $52.50 |
| April 1-14 | $46.50 | $45.00 |
| April 15-30 | $38.75 | $37.50 |
| May 1-14 | $31.00 | $30.00 |
| May 15-31 | $23.25 | $22.50 |
| June 1-14 | $15.50 | $15.00 |
| June 15-30 | $7.75 | $7.50 |
Daily and monthly permit options are available. If you select to purchase a daily or monthly permit, you must pay in full at the time of purchase by debit or credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover). The rates are listed below.
| Other Yellow Options | Your Cost |
|---|---|
| Daily | $4.00 |
| Monthly | $31.00 |
