Parking Permit Rates

Spring Term 2024 R Parking Permit Sales

All sales begin at noon. Permits for campus residents are sold on a 1-space to 1-permit basis. Campus Residents who are currently on a Winter Term waitlist, but were not notified of an available permit, may purchase a permit on March 28, 2024, subject to availability. 

  • March 6, 2024 at noon - R renewal for current permit holders. Renewal period will end on March 27, 2024 at 4:30 p.m.
  • March 28, 2024 at noon - Open Sales, subject to availability

Prices are pro-rated weekly. Parking permits cannot be charged to student accounts.

Please secure a permit before bringing a vehicle to campus. If permits sell out we cannot accommodate the vehicle on campus.

R Zone Permit Prices 
Term Price
Fall '23 $158
Winter '24 $158
Spring '24 $158
Summer '24 $51

Visitor and Hourly Permits

Hourly permits are available at any Pay Station on campus. Visitor permits are available online or in our office.

Short-term Permits A Zones B Zones C Zones
Hourly Rate $2 $1 $1
Daily Visitor $6 $4 $4

Monthly Permits

Monthly permits are sold by zone, subject to availability. Monthly permits may be purchased 10 days in advance and are valid 31 days from the date selected. Customers will receive an email reminder 5 days before the permit expires reminding them to renew. 

Monthly Permits
Zone Price 
A (1, 2, 3) $59
B (1, 2, 3) $40
C $15

2023-2024 Annual Permits for Commuter Zones

All sales begin at noon. Current annual permit holders will receive an email about renewals. All other customers are encouraged to sign up for email notifications

  • September 12, 2023 at noon - A, B, C permit renewal for 2022-23 annual permit holders. 
  • September 19, 2023 at noon - General sales for A, B, and C Commuter permits.

Permits must be paid in full at the time of purchase. Payroll Deduction is available through September 30, 2023.

Sign up for Email Notifications


Annual Commuter Parking Permit Prices
Annual Permits A Zones
(1, 2, 3)
B Zones
(1, 2, 3)
C Zone
Price $720 $495 $153

Annual Commuter permit prices are prorated.  See prorated price schedule to view price if you are purchasing an annual permit after November 1, 2023.  

Resident Apartment RA Permits (The GEM)

Permits for resident apartments are sold on a 1-space to 1-permit basis, subject to availability. Individuals residing in a resident apartment are eligible for one (1) parking permit for a maximum of one (1) vehicle on campus. Permits are valid July 1 each year through June 30 the following year.

Permits must be paid in full at the time of purchase. Please secure a permit before bringing a vehicle to campus.

RA Permits Price
July 1, 2023 (2023-24 Annual Permit) $525
August 1 $482
September 1 $439
October 1 $396
November 1 $353
December 1 $310
January 1, 2024 $267
February 1 $224
March 1 $181
April 1 $138
May 1 $95
June 1 $52

Motorcycle Permits

 All sales begin at noon. Current annual permit holders will receive an email about renewals. All other customers are encouraged to sign up for email notifications.

  • September 12, 2023 at noon - Motorcycle permit renewal for 2022-23 annual permit holders. 
  • September 19, 2023 at noon - General sales motorcycle permits.

Permits must be paid in full at the time of purchase. Payroll Deduction is available through September 30, 2023.

Motorcycle Permits Prorated Schedule Price
September 12, 2023 (2023-24 Annual Permit) $108
November 1, 2023 $99
December 1, 2023 $90
January 1, 2024 $81
February 1, 2024 $72
March 1, 2024 $63
April 1, 2024 $54
May 1, 2024 $45
June 1, 2024 $36
July 1, 2024 $27
Discount Motorcycle Permit* $30*

*Available to individuals with a current annual or term vehicle parking permit for a one-time, non-refundable fee.


Parking Permit Requirements

Permits are required year-round, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. in A, B and C zones on campus, unless marked. Residential permits are required at all times, year-round.

Register your Vehicle with OSU

Parking permits for the OSU Corvallis campus are virtual! Your license plate is your parking permit.

Be prepared to provide your vehicle(s):

  • License plate number
  • Make
  • Color
  • Body Type (2 door, 4 door, SUV, etc.)

Where Can I Park?

Oregon State University operates a zonal parking system. The zonal system includes a "park down" feature, which means that you may park in your assigned zone as well as in any commuter zone at a lower price level.