Parking at University Village
Parking permits are managed by the UC Berkeley Parking and Transportation department. Students and visitors must have a parking permit to park at University Village. Find rates for visitor, daily, monthly, and annual parking permits on the UC Berkeley Parking and Transportation University Village parking permits page.
Frequently asked questions
May I keep a car at University Village?
Yes, you may have a vehicle (or more than one) at University Village; each apartment has one reserved parking space, and there are guest spaces available on a first-come, first-served basis. However, please note that University Village residents with vehicle(s) will be required to register them on the Parking and Transportation Services website. See instructions below for how to purchase a parking permit.
How much will the parking permit cost?
There are a variety of permit types, and their costs are listed on the University Village Parking Permits page.
For those concerned about the impact of these costs, remember that students with actual rent expenses that exceed the standard Cost of Attendance are encouraged to contact Cal Student Central to discuss a Cost of Attendance Adjustment Request and additional aid options.
Why is Parking and Transportation managing parking moving forward?
The management by campus Parking & Transportation will help ensure that all residents, employees, and guests have access to adequate parking. As you may be aware, we have had incidents of parking by non-residents from the surrounding neighborhood. Parking & Transportation can help better enforce these violations.
What does a “virtual permit” mean?
Once you obtain a virtual permit, your license plate number will be your permit (as opposed to a hard-copy permit that would need to be displayed) and Parking and Transportation will enforce parking regulations using your license plate.
How do I obtain a parking permit?
Register for a virtual permit by following these steps:
- Navigate to the Parking & Transportation website at pt.berkeley.edu.
- Click on “My P&T Online Login”
- Scroll down and click on “CalNet Login.” If you are a new user you will click the “Create Account” button.
- Once you have created an account, click on “Permits” and then “Get Permits.”
- Review the information and follow the instructions to confirm your address. Click “Next.”
- Choose your permit type. Please scroll down until you see the options for University Village and choose the University Village Resident Permit. Click “Next.”
- Select the vehicle(s) you want to associate with your permit. You may have up to two (2) vehicles associated with your permit (for one assigned spot). Click “Next.”
- If you need to add a vehicle to your account, click on “Add Vehicle” and input your vehicle information: make, model, color, license plate number, year. Click “Next.”
- Click “Pay Now.”
Your license plate number will be your permit and we will enforce parking regulations using your license plate.
What if my household has more than one car?
Each apartment has ONE assigned space. You may register as many as three cars that may be parked in your assigned space at University Village. For example, if one person from your household drives to work during the day, another person with a car registered to your household’s assigned space may park there while the other person/car is away.
If both cars need to be parked at University Village at the same time, one car from your household will need to be parked in a guest space. Please remember guest spaces are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
What happens if I do not register my car(s) for a parking permit?
Your car may be ticketed, booted, or towed by Parking and Transportation. The cost of a ticket or towing will be an added personal expense. Unpaid tickets may also impact your ability to register your car through the DMV.
Why is the University going to charge Village residents for parking?
The money collected from parking fees will be used by Parking and Transportation to better monitor and upkeep the University Village grounds and improve the safety of Village residents.
We recognize that some residents have expressed concerns about security, such as vehicle break-ins. The revenue generated by parking fees will help fund increased safety and security measures at University Village—such as more patrolling of University Village parking areas to help enhance safety, and better upkeep of our parking areas.
As a reminder, if you have experienced a vehicle break-in or theft, or if you witness suspicious behaviors in the parking area, please contact UCPD immediately.
Who do I contact if I have any parking-related questions or experience issues?
If you encounter any difficulties during the registration process or have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our dedicated support team at prktrans@berkeley.edu. They are here to assist you.
This additional cost is creating a financial burden for me. What can I do?
For those concerned about costs related to housing (including parking), tuition, food, and other concerns, our Financial Aid and Scholarships Office can help you determine options to cover costs, including adjustments for living expenses.
UC Berkeley has several programs and campus resources available to help students finance the full Cost of Attendance, which includes tuition and fees, books, housing, food, and transportation. Please remember that students with actual rent expenses that exceed the standard Cost of Attendance are encouraged to contact Cal Student Central to discuss a Cost of Attendance Adjustment Request and additional aid options.
We are also working with the Financial Aid and Scholarships Office and the Graduate Division on exploring additional ways to increase aid and/or provide grants to students to help cover costs.
Why are University Village residents being charged for parking starting in 2024-25?
As always, we are committed to keeping costs as low as possible for our residents. However, our University Village parking is limited, and costs for projects such as enhancing security continue to rise. Therefore, moving forward, the campus must implement fees for the University Village parking spaces. The revenue generated by parking fees will help fund increased safety and security measures at University Village – such as more patrolling of University Village parking areas to help enhance safety, and better upkeep of our parking areas.