2020-2021 Permit Rates
In order to respect social distancing guidelines, Parking Services strongly recommends permits be purchased using our online system. There will be an additional $15 surcharge for permits purchased in person or by mail, unless noted.
Student Permits
| Type of Permit | Fee Online | Fee In Office/Mail | Expiration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow |
Annual: $92 |
Annual: $107 |
Annual: 8/15/21 |
| Orange |
Annual: $92 |
Annual: $107 |
Annual: 8/15/21 |
| Brown | Annual: $47 Fall: $42 |
Annual: $62 Fall: $57 |
Annual: 8/15/21 Fall: 12/31/20 |
| Green | Free | Free | Annual: 8/15/21 |
Faculty Permits
| Type of Permit | Fee Online | Fee In Office/Mail | Expiration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue |
Annual: $123 |
Annual: $138 |
Annual: 6/30/21 |
| AFSCME 1890 Blue |
Annual: $106 |
Annual: $121 |
Annual: 6/30/21 |
| Green | Free | Free | Annual: 8/15/21 |
| Vendor/Service *no surcharge |
N/A | Annual: $135 | One year from date of purchase |
Retirees
| Type of Permit | Fee Online | Fee In Office/Mail | Expiration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retiree (from NIU) | N/A | $10 | 6/30/21 |
Motorcycles
| Type of Permit | Fee Online | Fee In Office/Mail | Expiration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motorcycle Annual | $50 | $65 | 6/30/21 |
| Motorcycle Annual Reduced | $10 | $25 | 6/30/21 |
| Motorcycle Fall | $25 | $40 | 12/31/20 |
| Motorcycle Fall Reduced | $10 | $25 | 12/31/20 |
Reduced motorcycle permits are available to those who have a current year vehicle permit, excluding Green permit holders. A $5 entry fee will be assessed for those who park in the Pay lot.
Reserved Spaces
Faculty/Staff
| Type of Permit | Annual (Monday - Friday 7 a.m. -7 p.m.) |
Annual (All Times) |
|---|---|---|
| Red/Blue *no surcharge |
$742 | $855 |
| Handicapped *no surcharge |
$123 | $246 |
Temporary and Visitor Permits
Temporary and Visitor permits are now available for purchase online.
| Length of Permit | Amount |
|---|---|
| Day | $5 |
| Week | $10 |
| Month | $25 |
Service/Vendor Permits
Service/vendor permits are now available for purchase online. More details on who qualifies for service permits can be located in the service/vendor permits section.
| Length of Permit | Amount |
|---|---|
| Day | $5 |
| Week | $10 |
| Month | $25 |
| Year | $135 |
Contact Us
Parking Services
121 Normal Road
815-753-1045
parking@niu.edu
Office Hours
Monday-Friday
7:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
