2019-2020 Permit Rates
Save money and time by purchasing your permit ahead of time using our online system. There will be an additional $15 surcharge for permits purchased in person, unless noted. Student spring and spring summer permits will be available for purchase on December 9, 2019. Faculty and staff spring permits will also be available on December 9, 2019.
Student Permits
| Type of Permit | Fee Online | Fee in Office | Expiration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow |
Spring: $70 Spring/Summer: $72 |
Spring: $85 Spring/Summer: $87 |
Spring: 5/31/20 Spring/Summer: 8/15/20 |
| Brown |
Spring: $42 Spring/Summer: $44 |
Spring: $57 Spring/Summer: $59 |
Spring: 5/31/20 Spring/Summer: 8/15/20 |
| Orange |
Spring: $70 Spring/Summer: $72 |
Spring: $85 Spring/Summer: $87 |
Spring: 5/31/20 Spring/Summer: 8/15/20 |
| Green | Free | Free | Annual: 08/15/20 |
Faculty Permits
| Type of Permit | Fee Online | Fee In Office | Expiration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue |
Spring: $100 |
Spring: $115 |
Spring: 6/30/20 |
| AFSCME 1890 Blue |
Spring: $100 |
Spring: $115 |
Spring: 6/30/20 |
| Green | Free | Free | Annual: 08/15/20 |
| Vendor/Service/Construction no surcharge | N/A | Annual: $135 | One year from date of purchase |
Retirees
| Type of Permit | Fee Online | Fee In Office | Expiration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retiree (from NIU) | N/A | $10 | 6/30/20 |
Motorcycles
| Type of Permit | Fee Online | Fee In Office | Expiration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motorcycle Spring | $25 | $40 | 6/30/20 |
| AFSCME 1890 Motorcycle Spring | $20 | $35 | 6/30/20 |
| Motorcycle Spring Reduced | $10 | $25 | 6/30/20 |
Reduced Motorcycle permits are available to those who have a current year vehicle permit, excluding Green permit holders. Must pay in the Pay lot - $5
Reserved Spaces
Student
| Type of Permit | Annual | Fall or Spring |
|---|---|---|
| Orange | $500 no surcharge | $274 no surcharge |
| Yellow | $500 no surcharge | $274 no surcharge |
Faculty/Staff
| Type of Permit | Annual (Monday - Friday 7 a.m. -7 p.m.) |
Annual (All Times) |
|---|---|---|
| Red/Blue | $810 no surcharge | $945 no surcharge |
Temporary and Visitor Permits
Temporary permits are available in office only, with no surcharge. Visitor permits are available in office and online, with no surcharge.
| Length of Permit | Amount |
|---|---|
| Day | $5 |
| Week | $10 |
| Month | $25 |
Contact Us
Parking Services
121 Normal Road
815-753-1045
parking@niu.edu
Office Hours
Monday-Friday
7:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
