Timed and Metered Parking

Cashless parking meters are available throughout the campus and can be paid for with credit or debit cards or the HonkMobile app. The current parking policies are as follows:

  • Metered parking stalls across campus are priced at $2.00 per hour. This rate applies Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Parking Garage meters are also $2.00 per hour, with enforcement from Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to midnight.
  • Meters located in housing and dining areas on campus are enforced 24/7.
  • The Chester E. Peters Recreational Complex meters are enforced from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.

HonkMobile

K-State has partnered with HonkMobile to simplify parking payment, eliminating the need to return to feed the meter. You can pay for parking in three different ways using the HonkMobile smartphone app, scanning a QR code or sending a text message.

Pay with the app

  1. Download and Sign Up: Download the free app from the App Store or Google Play. Create an account using your phone number and email address.
  2. Add Vehicle and Payment: Enter your license plate number and a payment method (credit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay or PayPal). You can save multiple vehicles and payment methods.
  3. Select Zone and Time: Once parked, open the app and select the Zone ID 2145K.
  4. Pay and Park: Select the duration of your parking session, then confirm payment.
  5. Extend Session: If you need more time, you can extend your session directly from your phone without returning to your car.

Scan-to-Park

  1. Scan QR Code: Use your phone’s camera to scan the QR code on the parking meter.
  2. Open Link: Tap the link that appears to open a browser-based guest checkout page.
  3. Enter Details: Enter your license plate number, select the duration and enter payment information.
  4. Confirm: Ensure you reach the "success" screen to confirm your session is active.

Text-to-Pay

  1. Text: Send a text to 75498 and enter the zone code 2145K.
  2. Enter Details: Follow the SMS prompts to enter your license plate and pay for parking instantly.