Parking ePermits

Important Fall ePermit Information and Sales Dates:

All ePermit applications must be completed online, all documentation must be uploaded onto your parking account here.   In person submission of documentation will not be accepted.

 Important to note: 
  • Your vehicle's license plate IS your ePermit, you will not receive a physical permit.  The vehicle's license plate must be affixed to the exterior of the vehicle, unobstructed, and fully visible from the drive aisle in order for your permit to be valid. No front plate? Don't back into a space!
  • Parking is not guaranteed and availability is extremely limited.  
  • Parking is granted on a first come first served basis.
  • Parking is not available for all Resident Halls or Apartment complexes.  In some cases parking is up to a mile away from the complex.  Most students walk, bike, or take the bus.  The best advice to students regarding parking on campus is don’t bring a car.
  • Residential student parking restriction, first-year students, including those with enough credits to be classified as sophomores living in any form of campus housing are prohibited from bringing vehicles to campus during their first year (FSSP, fall through spring quarters).
Important dates: 
  • Thursday, September 25th:  First Day of Instruction.
Required Documentation:
  • “H” Residential ePermit, upon application please be prepared to provide a copy of your vehicle's current DMV registration (registration must be in your or your family's name).
  • “C” Commuter* ePermit applicants, a current lease agreement as proof of residence and vehicle current DMV registration will be required prior to approval (lease agreement must be in your name, the vehicle registration must be in your or your family's name).

Note, space is extremely limited.  Parking is not available for all Resident Halls or Apartment complexes.  In some cases parking is up to a mile away from the complex.

* Permits may be purchased only after a complete application is approved. Incomplete applications may delay access and risk permits selling out.

Continue to monitor your UCSB email account for more information after your application has been submitted.