Vanderbilt is updating its parking permit system as part of the transition to a zone-based parking model.听
Faculty,听staff听and postdoctoral scholars will听participate听in a structured parking process designed to improve access, reliability, and alignment with campus parking demand.听
Parking Options
Daily Parking
Faculty, staff, postdoctoral scholars, and graduate students will participate in a structured parking process designed to improve access, reliability, and alignment with campus parking demand.
Daily parking provides flexibility for individuals who do not need to park on campus every day. Daily parking rates will shift from a flat rate to a banded pricing model.听听
2026鈥�27 Daily Parking Permit Rates听
- Band 1: $3.50/ day
- Band 2: $5.25/ day
- Band 3: $7.25/ day
- Band 4: $10.25/ day
If you park on campus more than听15 days听per month, an annual permit will听likely be听the more cost-effective听option.听
Annual Parking
Annual parking provides consistent access for individuals who park on campus regularly. Parking selection for annual permits will occur through a structured process based on enrollment waves.
Annual parking provides consistent access for individuals who park on campus regularly.听
Employees requesting annual parking permits will听participate听in a structured parking process through听Parking Open Enrollment.听
Employees will rank preferred parking zones and receive a zone assignment based on preferences and availability.听
2026鈥�27 Annual Parking Permit Rates
- Band 1: (<$59,999): $49/month | $588/y
- Band 2: ($60,000鈥�$99,999): $74/month | $888 /y
- Band 3: ($100,000鈥�$149,999): $101/month | $1,212/y
- Band 4: (>$150,000): $143/month | $1,716/y
Reserved Parking Permits
Reserved parking permits provide exclusive access to a designated parking space reserved for a specific permit holder. These spaces are assigned to an individual and are available for their use 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Reserved permits are available in limited quantities and are offered only in select locations across campus. They are typically utilized to support specific operational, business, or departmental needs requiring a dedicated parking space.
Reserved permits may be purchased directly by an employee or sponsored by a department. Pricing and availability vary by location and are subject to space availability.
For more information about reserved parking availability, locations, and pricing, contact Vanderbilt Parking and Commuter Services at parking@vanderbilt.edu
Parking Open Enrollment
All faculty, staff and postdoctoral scholars planning to park on campus during the 2026鈥�27 academic year with an annual parking permit must complete Parking Open Enrollment.
Open Enrollment Timeline
June 1鈥�15: Parking Open Enrollment
July 6鈥�30: Employee permit purchase window
August 7: Waitlist allocation begins
During Open Enrollment, employees will:
- Receive access to the parking preference form
- Select and rank preferred parking zones
- Submit parking preferences for the academic year
- Parking assignments are based on preferences and parking availability.