Parking and Permits

Parking at Boise State University

Boise State offers a range of parking options to make getting to campus easy for everyone—students, employees, visitors, and guests. Whether you’re here for a quick visit, your daily commute, or living on campus, there’s a parking solution that fits your needs.

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Find the Right Solution

Choose the best option based on how often and why you’re coming to campus:

Permit Parking – Designated zones for students, employees, and residents.
Hourly & Daily Parking – Ideal for campus guests and short-term visitors.
Specialty Parking – Solutions for motorcycles, accessible parking, electric vehicles, department guests, approved vendors or contractors, and media outlets.

Coordinating an event on campus? Check out Event Parking services.

Permits

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Open Sales begin 10 a.m., Aug. 4

Sales and Renewals

Starting at 10 a.m. on July 1, current Commuter, Reserve, and non-resident Garage permit holders can renew their permits. We’ll email detailed instructions in May and send a reminder before July 1. Make sure your email is up to date in the parking portal so you don’t miss these updates.

Then, at 10 a.m. on August 4, any remaining permits — including all resident permits — will go on sale. We’ll share more details by email in July about how and where to buy your permit. Stay tuned and watch your inbox!

Annual Permits

Explore our variety of permit types, designed to meet different needs:

Budget-Friendly Options – Outer-campus or commuter lots
Reserved Parking Zones – Close to classrooms and offices
Parking Garages – Covered and convenient
Overnight Resident Parking – Tailored to students living on campus

View all permit options and pricing

Daily & Hourly Parking

If you’re here occasionally:

Daily & Hourly Options – Available in designated lots and garages
Pay by App or Kiosk – Convenient mobile payment options available

Learn more about parking rates and payment options.

Find daily and hourly parking locations

Specialty Parking

We support unique parking needs with designated spaces and permits:

Motorcycle Parking – Dedicated spaces across campus. Locate Motorcycle Stalls.
Accessible Parking – ADA-compliant locations located access campus. See Accessible Parking for more information.
Electric Vehicle Charging – Available at select sites. Locate charging stations.
Vendor & Contractor Parking – Approved service providers and contractors may request temporary or long-term parking.
Department Parking Solutions – Options for guest permits, department-specific spaces, and recurring needs. Explore department parking solutions.
Media Outlet Parking – Solutions for media teams visiting campus. Submit a request.

Parking Rules & Regulations

Understand your rights and responsibilities:

Parking enforcement and citations
Permit use and display rules
Special event and game day guidelines
And more

View rules and regulations

Stay Updated on Parking Changes

When campus parking is affected by construction, maintenance, snow removal, or events, we share updates through campus advisories and other university communication channels. If you have a Boise State parking permit, the Department of Public Safety will email you directly using the address listed in your parking account.

Planning to visit campus? It’s a good idea to check for any parking updates before you arrive.

See campus advisories