Main campus parking enforcement includes nights and weekends; Courtesy 'After-Hours' permits available for Stanford affiliates

To support campus health and safety and more effectively manage external visitors, as of Nov. 2, parking enforcement on Stanford’s main campus was extended to include nights and weekends. Stanford affiliates can continue to park after hours at no additional charge, either with an existing permit or by registering their vehicle for a Courtesy ‘After-Hours’ permit. Read our article to learn more.

Parking enforcement changes in the Arts and Athletics Zones as of April 12

In support of the gradual reopening of the main campus, parking enforcement in the Arts and Athletics Zones returned to weekday enforcement as of Monday, April 12, with no enforcement in these zones on evenings and weekends. 

  • Unless otherwise posted, ‘A,’ ‘C,’ ‘Motorcycle,’ ‘Service Vehicle,’ and ‘E’ parking spaces in the Arts and Athletics Zones are enforced Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. 
  • Visitor and hourly parking in the Arts and Athletics Zones are enforced Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Parking enforcement in other zones continues to be in effect 24/7.

Visit our article to learn more.

Permit Prices

Prices effective Sept. 1, 2019

Permit Type Hourly Short-term / Daily [1] Long-term Annual
'A' N/A $16.25 $116/mo. N/A
'A-Business' [2] N/A N/A $116/mo. $1,392
'C'/'Res' N/A $5.45 $35/mo. N/A
'Z' [3] N/A $5.45 [3] $35/mo. N/A
SRWC 'C' N/A $5.45 $35/mo. N/A
Motorcycle N/A $2.50 $12.50/mo. N/A
SRWC Motorcycle N/A $2.50 $12.50/mo. N/A
Visitor $4.46 [4] $35.68 [4] N/A N/A
SRWC Visitor $2.50 [4] $20 [4] N/A N/A
Department Event Permits N/A $5.45 N/A N/A
Department Conference Permits N/A $5.45 $35/mo. N/A
Service Vehicle N/A $36.40 $395/mo. $4,740

Notes:

[1] ‘A’, ‘C/RES’, and SRWC ‘C’ daily permit sales are not available to the general public. Stanford affiliation required.

[2] All departments and sponsored affiliates purchasing permits for business purposes must purchase ‘A-Business’ permits.

[3] Those restricted to purchasing a ‘Z’ permit on a monthly or annual basis are also limited to purchasing (‘Z’) permits for daily parking needs. ‘Z’ permits are valid in Hoover Pavilion Garage and Searsville Lot.

[4] Visitor parking is only available through the ParkMobile app. A $0.35 transaction fee is charged for each ParkMobile payment. [Map with ParkMobile Zone Numbers]

Helpful Links

Item How to Order and Additional Info
Permit rate FAQs Read Online
Parking permits Order Online
Parking Enforcement Read Online
Transit products (eligible employees) Edenred Commuter Benefits

Charter Services

 Contact charterbus@stanford.edu
Department and SH permits Contact transportation@stanford.edu