How much are permits and when will they expire?

View permit fees and expiration dates

What color permit do I need to get?

• If you are commuting to campus, you are limited to the "Green" permit which allows parking in the perimeter parking lots if you have over 90 academic credit hours, and " and Purple" permit, which is for parking at Papa John's Cardinal Stadium.
• If you are a student at the Shelby Campus, then you may purchase an "Orange" permit which is restricted to the Shelby Campus only.
• If you are a resident on campus, you may purchase a "Yellow" permit which allows parking in the dormitory or commuter parking lots.

Where can I pay for my citations?

Parking citations with remittance may be mailed with the envelope provided or paid at either of the Parking Offices on Belknap and Health Sciences Center Campuses. You can also pay online via the Citation Payments web form.

What time can I park without a permit?

After 7:30 p.m. daily and on weekends.  Exception to the rule are the handicapped and "yellow" dormitory parking lots.

Where can I purchase a permit on the Shelby Campus?

Parking permits may be purchased at the Parking Office on Belknap Campus.  You may also visit the forms page on our website to order a permit online.

Why can't I buy a permit per semester?
Permits are sold on an academic year basis. If you leave the University before January 31st and return the permit, you can get a prorated refund.

Why are there Spring validations for dorm permits?

This guarantees that the owner of the permit is an actual resident of the University. This eliminates persons from using the dormitory lots and taking up valuable parking spaces when they are not a resident.

Why do I get a ticket when I own a permit but forgot to hang it?  You all should know I have one, it is in the computer.

According to the Parking Rules & Regulations, anyone parking on university property, that is not parked at parking meters or are in hourly pay parking lots, must display a valid University of Louisville Permit. It is the owner's responsibility to properly display the permit. Permits are transferable from vehicle to vehicle. After this has been done for the first time, the Parking Office will excuse one citation for this violation within one academic year if you bring it to the Parking Office's attention.

Where are the parking offices located?, what are the hours?

On Belknap Campus:
Floyd St. Parking Garage 2126 S Floyd St Suite 100
7:30am-5:00pm Monday-Friday

On Health Sciences Center Campus:
Chestnut St. Parking Garage
414 East Chestnut St.
8-4 pm Monday-Friday
Closed 1:00-2:00 pm for lunch

Where are the paylots located?

North side of the Floyd St. Garage off Floyd St. on Belknap Campus. 7:30am-5:30pm, M-F hourly pay parking. M-F 5:30pm-7:30am and weekends , $3 flat fee.

South of the Dental School off Preston St. on the Health Sciences Center Campus, M-F hourly pay parking 7:30am-6:00pm. M-F 6:00pm-7:30am and weekends , $3 flat fee.

Metered parking available at 3rd and Brandeis after 4:15pm.

Can you park in the Floyd St. Parking Garage with a green permit?

Yes, you can gain entrance to the garage at the traffic light between Warnock and Brandeis Sts. on Floyd St.

How do the visitor passes work and how many can I get?

You get five free per semester, after that you will be charged a daily rate of $3.00.

At what times can you cross park with a green or purple permit?

After 4:15 pm in the "Blue" Permit Parking Lots for green and after 5:00 pm in the "Red" Reserved Permit Parking Lots for purple and green, except "Red" Spaces that are enforced 24 hours a day.

Can I trade up from an orange permit if I have classes on Belknap next semester?
Can I trade down to a green permit if I move off campus next semester?
Can I trade up to a yellow permit if I move onto campus

Yes you may, you will either pay the difference for upgrading your permit or be refunded the difference when you move down to a lower priced permit.

How do I file an appeal of a citation?

The Parking Citation Appeal form is available in both Parking Offices as well as online and must be submitted within 7 days of the citation.

Can I put my permit in another car?

Yes, permits are transferable from vehicle to vehicle.

If you should have questions that aren't addressed here feel free call 502-852-PARK or e-mail the Parking Office.