Lot Rentals

• Rental requests must be received by Parking Services at least one week in advance of the event. Requests received less than two business days prior to the event may not be eligible to use a lot rental. If ineligible, visitor permits must be used in lieu of a lot rental.
• Parking Services needs at least 24 hours notice to cancel an event. Cancellations received less than 24 hours prior to an event are subject to a charge of 10% of the event's parking fees.
• Damages done to a parking lot during an event must be paid for by the renter. Parking lots that are littered with trash and debris from an event, the renter will be billed for cleanup charges.
• No rentals may include lots that are enforced at all times and do not include reserve spaces, 15-minute spaces or service reserved spaces.
• If barricades are needed, please complete an Event Support Request Form.

Please note:

• There is a minimum charge of three hours for any lot rental.
• If a three-hour rate is lower than $50, then the minimum rate of $50 will apply.

To request a lot rental, please complete the lot rental requisition form or contact us at parking@niu.edu.

Lot rental requisition form

Lot Rental Fee Standards

Based on a cost of $3 per parking space. Effective July 1, 2021.