Parking Rules and Regulations

• All vehicles parked in a permitted zone must have a valid parking permit that corresponds to that zone, unless following cross-parking rules or parked in ADA, motorcycle, or visitor stalls per parking rules.
• Vehicles must be parked only in designated areas. Parking in fire lanes, sidewalks, drive aisles, landscaping, loading zones, or unmarked areas is prohibited unless explicitly approved by DPS and other applicable parties.
• Overnight parking is allowed only in designated residential zones with a valid permit.
• Temporary signage (e.g., for construction or events) overrides standard parking assignments.
• Vehicles must relocate during snow removal, campus events, or lot closures as directed through official university communications.
• Cross-parking is permitted after 4:00 p.m. on weekdays, all day on weekends, during university breaks, or as otherwise announced.

Review detailed information on where to park, parking restrictions, and vehicle eligibility at  Parking and Permits.

Boise State now uses virtual permits in place of the traditional window decals we have used in the past. What this means is that your permit permissions are now associated with your license plate.

• License plates serve as your permit for all standard term-based employee and student parking permits. 
• License plates must be entered accurately and match the vehicle information on file with the Department of Motor Vehicles at the time of permit purchase. This ensures your virtual permit is valid and can be properly associated with your permissions.
• All changes to vehicles associated with an existing and active permit, whether temporary, permanent, or in an urgent/emergency situation, must be reported immediately, or as soon as possible. Vehicle updates can be made by calling the Parking Office at (208) 426-7275. For after hours, please leave a detailed message and someone will follow up on the next business day.
• New vehicles may be added online through the parking portal, but will not be updated on the associated parking permit unless you contact the parking office.
• Registered vehicles can be updated year-round by contacting or visiting the Department of Public Safety’s Parking Office.

• Students may associate one vehicle with their parking permit
• Employees may associate up to two vehicles with their parking permit, but only one may be parked on campus at a time.
• Carpool permits allow more vehicles, but only one may be parked on campus at a time.
• Vehicles may only park in the zones assigned to their permit type, except during approved cross-parking times.

Vehicles parked in the wrong zone, parked backwards (if no front plate is present), or not registered in the system may be cited. Repeat or unresolved violations may result in revoked parking privileges.

Due to high demand in certain zones, Boise State may use waitlists to manage parking availability. Waitlists operate on a first-come, first-served basis based on submission time. Being on a waitlist does not guarantee a permit.

What to expect:

• Permit offers are sent by email and must be accepted by the stated deadline or the offer will be forfeited.
• If on multiple waitlists, accepting a permit may remove you from other waitlists.
• Waitlists reset each academic year.
• Customers are responsible for keeping contact information current and may remove themselves from a waitlist through the parking portal at any time.
• Boise State reserves the right to modify or change these rules at any time. Significant changes will be communicated through official channels.

Review information on Annual Permits and Costs, including details on permit types, eligibility, and sales timelines.

• Visitors may park in pay-to-park zones, garages, or designated/pre-paid event areas.
• Payment is required immediately upon parking unless otherwise posted. ParkMobile and kiosk options are available.
• Department-sponsored and hosted guests may be eligible for parking arrangements offered by the hosting department (e.g., Daily Scratch-Off Permits, Coupon Codes, designated visitor stalls). Restriction:  In accordance with University Policy 6000, scratch-off permits and coupon codes, when purchased with department funds, may not be used by Boise State students, faculty, or staff.
• Visitor parking availability may be impacted during major events.

Review visitor rates and other Daily and Hourly Parking information.

Resident parking is available to individuals who actively reside in on-campus housing. These permits allow overnight parking and are valid only in designated residential lots assigned based on the resident’s housing location.

Key details:

• Eligibility: Only campus residents may purchase resident permits.
• Overnight parking: Permitted in assigned residential lots.
• Lot-specific: Valid only in the lot assigned to your housing location.
• No cross-parking: Resident permits are not valid in other campus lots unless an additional PM permit is purchased.
• Annual purchase: Resident permits are not eligible for renewal and must be repurchased each year during open sales, subject to availability.

Parking at the Osprey Residence Hall requires one of two specific permit types: Resident Osprey or Resident Osprey Tandem. These permits are valid only in the Osprey parking garage and are subject to 24-hour enforcement.

All permit holders receive a garage access keycard at no additional charge. Lost or stolen keycards can be replaced for a $50 fee.

Guest parking:

• Osprey residents may request up to 5 guest parking passes per month (additional may be purchased through the parking office).
• Guest parking is only available on the top floor of the Brady Garage—not in the Osprey Garage.

Resident responsibilities:

• Residents must comply with all Department of Public Safety regulations, including posted signage.
• Garage access and parking privileges may be revoked if rules are violated.

Tandem stalls at Osprey are assigned in pairs and are defined as extended-length spaces where one vehicle parks behind the other, limiting independent access.

Key guidelines:

• Shared responsibility: Both users must coordinate with each other directly to manage access to the stall.
• Assigned spaces: Each tandem pair is assigned a designated tandem stall.
• 24/7 enforcement: The university will not intervene in access issues unless an emergency is declared by the Department of Public Safety, such as a medical emergency, mechanical failure, etc.

Permit terms and modifications:

• Tandem permits are sold for the full academic year, beginning each fall semester.
• Changes to tandem arrangements require mutual consent from both parties and must be made in person, unless in emergency situations.
• Permits and stall availability are subject to change based on Department of Public Safety or Housing and Residence Life discretion.

All vendor and contractor vehicles—including personal vehicles used for business—must display a valid Boise State parking permit decal, even when parked in non-traditional areas such as grass or sidewalks.

• Must display hang tag on rearview mirror or Dashboard, clearly displaying all of the hang tag information.
• Staging in university lots requires prior approval from the Department of Public Safety.
• Prohibited parking includes ADA stalls (unless displaying a valid disability placard or plate), fire lanes, and loading zones.

See Vendor and Contractor Parking for full permit requirements and restrictions.

• All vehicles must display a valid Boise State permit or pay to park—free parking is not available, including for event guests.
• Parking arrangements must be coordinated with the Event Parking Team at least 10 business days in advance.
• Promoting parking in event materials (e.g., flyers or emails) may only be done once confirmation has been received.
• Events held during class hours may face limited lot availability and could require additional support like shuttles or traffic control.
• Only signage provided by the Department of Public Safety may be used. Personal signage or equipment (e.g., cones, barricades) is not permitted.
• Staffing is required for large events, generally those expecting 75 or more vehicles or 300+ attendees.
• Back-in parking may be restricted. Vehicles must be parked with the license plate visible from the drive aisle.

• Dash permits: Printable permits sent to guests in advance; must be displayed while parked. Organizers are billed based on the number issued.
• Coupon codes: Guests enter an eight-digit code at campus pay stations; organizers are billed based on usage.
• Event tabs at kiosks: A custom tab named for the event is added to campus pay machines for guest use. Organizers can choose to cover costs or have guests pay a discounted event rate.
• Offstreet: Guests can log in to Offstreet via a link or QR code and enter their vehicle information for a fully digital experience; organizers are billed based on usage.

• Lot use is not guaranteed and may be denied during conflicting events or academic hours.
• Bus parking is not allowed on campus. Organizers must coordinate off-campus parking for buses.

See Event Parking Services for full details and how to submit a request.

• Online: Credit/debit card only
• In person (Parking Office):Cash, check, money order, or credit/debit card
• ParkMobile: ApplePay, credit/debit cards, and PayPal. Available across campus with a $0.35 convenience fee
• Pay stations: Credit/debit cards and cash, when paying with cash, exact change is due

All card transactions, other than ParkMobile, are limited to Visa, MasterCard, and Discover. American Express is not currently accepted.

• Permits must be paid in full unless using payroll deduction (employees) or student account billing.
• Payroll deduction ends if employment ends; no refunds will be given for time used.
• Student account balances must be paid by the deadline to avoid holds or permit deactivation, unless a student account payment plan is active.

• Citations must be paid or appealed within 10 business days of issuance.
• Late fees may apply after the deadline, unless under appeal status.
• Citation payments are accepted in person (Parking Office), online through the parking portal, or by mailing a check, cash, or money order using the envelope provided with the citation at time of issuance (postage required).
• When mailing in a payment, the postage date must be stamped by the payment deadline in order to prevent being charged for any potential late fee(s)

• A full refund may be provided if cancelled within 10 days of purchase. After 10 days, refunds will be prorated. All refunds are subject to approval.
• Employee payroll deductions will discontinue on the final pay period when terminating employment or after notice of permit cancellation for active employees.
• No refunds are provided for overpayment or unused time at kiosks.

• Requires a Boise State-issued ADA or zone permit and/or a valid state-issued disability placard or plate.
• ADA spaces are enforced 24/7. 

Refer to Accessible Parking for detailed rules and guidelines of where to park.

• Motorcycles must park in designated motorcycle areas and display a valid permit when parking in permitted zones.
• If no motorcycle stalls are available, motorcycles may park in regular spaces within their assigned zone and notify the Parking Office immediately of the inability to park in a motorcycle designated zone. After hours, a voice message can be left.
• A motorcycle permit may be added at no additional cost with purchase of any standard vehicle permit.

To park in a space designated for electric vehicles (EV), vehicles must have a valid Boise State University parking permit, or pay for parking using the designated mobile pay station.

Time Limit and Charging Requirement

• Parking in an EV stall is limited to a maximum of four (4) hours.
• Vehicles must be actively charging while occupying an EV stall.
• Vehicles parked beyond the four-hour limit or not actively charging may be subject to increased fees and/or citation.

Charging Fees

• The rate for charging is $1.00 per hour for the first four (4) hours.
• After four hours, the charging rate increases to $3.00 per hour.
• An idle fee of $3.00 per hour applies when a vehicle remains plugged in but is not actively charging.

Vehicles in violation of these rules may be fined or cited in accordance with university parking enforcement policies.

View accessible, motorcycle, and electric vehicle charging locations on the campus map.

Boise State uses license plate recognition technology to monitor compliance in our parking lots. Vehicles that are not properly registered, not parked with their license plate clearly visible from the drive aisle, or parked outside of their assigned zone may be cited automatically.

All vehicles parked on campus or on university-owned property are subject to Boise State’s parking rules and regulations and may be cited, immobilized, or towed if found in violation.

Violations and citations

• Unauthorized zone parking
• No valid permit
• ADA misuse
• Fire lane or drive aisle obstruction
  

Vehicles may be booted or towed, and drivers may lose parking privileges due to safety violations or multiple unpaid citations.

• Must be submitted within 10 business days.
• Appeal waivers may extend deadlines in limited cases, not to exceed 25 business days after issuance of the citation.
• All appeal decisions are reviewed by the Adjudication Committee and results are final.

Program information:

• Only $35 citations are eligible for diversion.
  
• A maximum of one $35 citation per academic year may be dismissed through the Bicycle Safety Course.
• A maximum of four citations up to $65 per academic year may be resolved via Volunteer Trade Hours program
• Diversion must be requested within 10 business days of receiving the citation, no exceptions.
• Upon successful completion, citations will be converted into warnings.
  
• No fee is required if a citation has been reduced to a warning through diversion.
• Diversion options are not guaranteed and depend on availability.
  
• Eligibility and participation are subject to approval.

Visit Citations, Towing, and Appeals for more information. 

• Bikes, e-scooters, skateboards, and other personal conveyance devices must be parked at racks, bike barns, or designated charging stations.
• Do not block walkways, entrances, handrails, or ADA-accessible paths.
• Charging stations are available at three electric bike/scooter hubs and 30 outdoor locations across campus.
• Gas-powered personal conveyance devices are not permitted for personal use on campus.
• Boise State is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged devices. Use a U-lock whenever possible.

See more information on Pedestrians and Bicycles, Skateboards, and other Personal Conveyance Vehicles  (University Policy 12170).