Parking and Transportation
Spring 2026 Parking Permits Available on January 1, 2026!
Spring 2026 parking permits will be available for purchase on January 1, 2026. Campus parking rules are currently enforced for all employee, student, and visitor lots. Vehicles not parked in the appropriate lot or without a valid parking permit are subject to a citation. Please purchase your parking permit today!
Please note the expiration dates on each permit before you purchase. Parking permits are repositionable. They can be transferred from vehicle to vehicle.
The grace period for student to purchase a parking permit will run from January 12, 2026, through January 23, 2026. Parking enforcement will begin on January 26, 2026.
Please note that parking regulations are enforced 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including holidays.
There is no free parking available at the University of Houston–Clear Lake or Pearland campuses. A valid UHCL parking permit is required at all times. Visitors without a permit are kindly asked to use designated paid visitor parking.
Permits and Parking Lot Information
Parking permits will be issued under the condition that the applicant is in good standing and does not owe back fees or has other encumbrances. The parking permit is transferable to any passenger vehicle being operated by or for the permit holder. Individuals are not allowed to transfer ownership of a permit. Found permits shall be returned to the Parking and Transportation Department. Possession or use of a lost/stolen or forged/altered permit shall result in administrative and criminal charges. For more information, review Parking FAQs.