Parking contract rate increases go into effect October 1

Beginning October 1, 2025, University of Minnesota Twin Cities parking rates will increase.

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These increases were approved at the June 18, 2025 Board of Regents meeting.

Monthly contract rates

Contract increases will go into effect on the October 1, 2025 paycheck.

  • Lots: $84.00 to $87.00
  • Ramps: $113.00 to $114.00
  • Garages: $147.00 to $148.00
  • Night contracts: No change
  • Student contracts: No change
    • The cost increase was factored into the semester rate. You do not need to pay anything additional.

Monthly departmental contract rates

  • Lots: $77.00 to $79.75
  • Ramps: $103.75 to $104.50
  • Garages: $134.75 to $135.75

Departmental parking contracts appear cheaper as departments are not charged sales tax.

Public parking rates

  • Public parking rates will not change

Event parking rates

  • Event parking rates will not change

These changes are due to increasing costs for maintaining campus transportation infrastructure. PTS is a self-supporting department and each year examines its parking rates as part of developing a responsible and fair budget.

PTS is committed to establishing, maintaining, and improving a comprehensive transportation system that reduces congestion, eases accessibility, and enhances University sustainability goals.