Parking and Transportation
Fall 2026 Parking Permits Available on August 1, 2026!
Fall 2026 parking permits will be available for purchase on August 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.
Please be aware of the expiration dates on each permit before you purchase. Parking permits are repositionable. They can be transferred from vehicle to vehicle.
The campus-wide parking grace period in student lots ONLY will be in effect from Monday, August 17, 2026, until Friday, August 28 2026. Enforcement will commence on Monday, August 31, 2026. Please note that employee and visitor parking lots will continue to be enforced during the grace period.
Please note that parking regulations are enforced 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including holidays. The Parking & Transportation Department follows the University's academic calendar.
There is no free parking available at the University of Houston–Clear Lake or Pearland campuses. A valid UHCL parking permit must be DISPLAYED at all times on the dashboard or windshield with the expiration date visible. If using T2 Mobile Pay, payment must be completed before leaving the vehicle unattended. 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.