Parking contract rate increases go into effect October 1
Beginning October 1, 2025, University of Minnesota Twin Cities parking rates will increase.
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.