Where can I park in West Campus?
City meter-payment hours for UT West and North Campus are Monday–Saturday, 8 a.m.–6 p.m. Four paid street hours cost $10.50 before card or app fees, but the actual block’s signs and time limit still apply.
In this guide
Who sets the rules for this space?
City streets, UT parking and private garages have different operators. Paying one doesn’t give permission to park in another.
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| Space | Check with |
|---|---|
| City paid street space | The block’s signs, zone and City parking guidance |
| Residential-permit street | City address lookup and posted zone/hours |
| Private garage or lot | The operator’s agreement and signs |
| UT lot or garage | UT Parking and Transportation |
How much does a street visit cost?
The first two hours cost $2 each, the third $3, and the fourth $3.50, so four hours come to $10.50 before card or app fees. The rate climbs to $5 an hour, and one session tops out at 10 hours and $39.
Outside meter-payment hours, loading zones, residential restrictions and temporary signs can still apply. Check the zone and plate before paying, and don’t assume a curb space permits a full-day stay.
Can my apartment address get a street permit?
Check the City’s address lookup. A house or a building with six or fewer units on a permit street can buy yearly permits. If your building has seven or more units, you can’t get a resident permit. The City’s $5 day passes are for guests at up to six events a year, not daily parking. The City accepts your lease as proof you live there, but not a sublease.
Yearly resident permits cost $60 for the first car, then $70, $80, and $90, and a visitor hangtag is $90, plus 8.25% sales tax. Permits around UT expire July 31 with no grace period, and the City doesn’t prorate them.
Questions about West Campus street parking go to [email protected].
Could a monthly garage cost less?
For example, parking four hours 16 times a month costs $168 at the meter. A $150-a-month garage costs $18 less.
Then check assigned space, overnight storage, in-and-out access, tax, devices and cancellation. A cheaper agreement isn’t a substitute if you can’t enter when you need it.
Can I use a UT permit to store my car?
A C permit doesn’t solve continuous overnight storage: C/Longhorn Lots exclude 3–5 a.m. Check the S storage option and its fee, or a documented apartment parking agreement.
Settle where the car can stay while you’re home before adding occasional trips to campus. Compare West Campus apartments and ask each building what a space costs, whether one is guaranteed, and whether that charge is part of the lease total.
Questions
Is parking free after 6 p.m.?
Meter payment may end, but other posted restrictions can still apply. Read the specific space’s signs.
Does any West Campus apartment qualify for resident permits?
Yes, if it has six or fewer units and sits on a permit street; check your address on the City’s lookup. If your building has seven or more units, you can’t get a resident permit. The City’s $5 day passes are for guests at up to six events a year, not daily parking.
Does a university permit include apartment parking?
No. Each operator’s agreement covers its own spaces and times.
Sources
Austin’s payment window, rates and permit rules were checked November 11, 2026. The meter rates took effect September 1, 2020.
The City’s statement about not towing legally parked vehicles overnight doesn’t cancel a posted restriction.
Sources and dates
- City of Austin — paid-parking area hours, on-street rates, payments and overnight policy2026-11-11
- City of Austin — parking districts, signs and payment guidance2026-11-11
- City of Austin — Residential Permit Parking eligibility, rates and renewal rules2026-11-11
- UT Parking and Transportation Services — Class C and overnight alternatives2026-11-11