How to purchase a parking permit
Students, faculty and staff who park on the Manhattan campus can purchase an annual parking permit from Parking Services. Permits can be purchased through the K-State Parking Portal using your eID and password. Revenue from permit sales helps support daily operations, maintenance, construction, and repairs for campus parking lots and garages.
K-State is continuing to invest in parking improvements and repairs to provide a safer, smoother parking experience for everyone. To support these upgrades, a phased two-year increase in parking permit fees has been introduced.
To help avoid a citation, be sure to park in the lot that matches the permit you purchased. Vehicles should be pulled forward into parking stalls so license plates are clearly visible for scanner verification, unless you have a front license plate. If you need a front license plate, contact the Parking Services office.
K-State has approved a gradual, two-year adjustment to annual campus parking permit rates. Updated permit prices will take effect on July 1, 2026, and again on July 1, 2027, as part of the changes for fiscal years 2027 and 2028. To learn more, view the new phased parking permit pricing to take effect July 1.
Parking Permit Options
The fees listed below apply to Fiscal Year 2027 and will take effect on July 1, 2026.
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Permit Type |
Annual |
| Residence Hall (R Permit): For students living in on-campus residence halls. Valid in R and Z lots. With this permit, you can also park in J lots, except on game days. First-year students are typically assigned to R lots, while upperclassmen may qualify for upgrades to closer lots, such as D or GM, through the seniority point system. |
$210 |
| Commuting Student (O Permit): For students living off-campus. Valid in O, T and Z lots. |
$210 |
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Jardine (J Permit): For students living in Jardine Apartments. Valid in lots J and Z lots. |
$210 |
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Jardine/T Lot Access: Jardine residents with a valid parking permit can add access to the T lots for an additional $40 per year. |
$40 |
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Preferred Garage: Residence Hall students can park in the preferred stalls of the garage and also in lots R and Z. Commuting students can park in the preferred stall of the garage and also in lots O, T and Z. |
$480 |
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Reserved Garage: Residence Hall students can park in the preferred stalls of the garage and also in lots R and Z. Commuting students can park in the preferred stall of the garage and also in lots O, T and Z. |
$720 |
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After-Hours Garage: Residence Hall, Jardine Apartment and off-campus students can add on after-hours garage parking to their permits. This will allow students to park in the garage from 5 p.m. - 7 a.m., Monday through Friday and all weekend. The cost is an additional $22 per year. |
$22 |
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Residence Hall/Garage Roof: Students living in residence halls can add 24/7 roof-only access to the parking garage for an additional $100 per year. Only 250 roof-only spaces are available, and permits are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. |
$100 |
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Motorcycle: Motorcycle and moped riders must park in designated motorcycle stalls. If you occasionally drive a car or truck to campus, you can combine your vehicle permit with your motorcycle permit for added flexibility. Please note that only one vehicle may be parked on campus at a time. |
$115 |
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Permit Type |
Annual |
| Faculty/Staff Tier 1 (W Permit): Available to faculty and staff with an annual salary below $40,000. This permit allows parking in T, W and Z lots. |
$196 |
| Faculty/Staff Tier 2 (W Permit): Available to faculty and staff with an annual salary between $40,000 - $80,000. This permit allows parking in T, W and Z lots. |
$231 |
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Faculty/Staff Tier 3 (W Permit): Available to faculty and staff with an annual salary of greater than $80,000. This permit allows parking in T, W and Z lots. |
$253 |
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Preferred Garage: Faculty and staff can park in the preferred stalls of the parking garage and also in the T, W and Z lots. |
$480 |
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Reserved Garage: Faculty and staff can park in the preferred stalls of the parking garage and also in the T, W and Z lots. |
$720 |
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After-Hours Garage: Faculty and staff can park in the garage from 5 p.m. - 7 a.m., Monday through Friday and all weekend. The cost is an additional $22 per year. |
$22 |
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Motorcycle: Motorcycle and moped riders must park in designated motorcycle stalls. If you occasionally drive a car or truck to campus, you can combine your vehicle permit with your motorcycle permit for added flexibility. Please note that only one vehicle may be parked on campus at a time. |
$115 |
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Jardine Faculty/Staff combo: Faculty and staff can park in the Jardine J lots for an additional $11. |
$11 |
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12-Hour Reserved Stall: Faculty and staff can purchase a reserved parking stall. Reserved stalls are designated for a specific vehicle and may not be shared, borrowed or transferred to another person. |
$1,050 |
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24-Hour Reserved Stall: Faculty and staff can purchase a reserved parking stall. Reserved stalls are designated for a specific vehicle and may not be shared, borrowed or transferred to another person. |
$1,515 |
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Permit Type |
Annual |
| Preferred Garage (x Permit): Students, faculty and staff can park in the reserved stalls of the parking garage and in designated surface lots. |
$480 |
| Reserved Garage (x Permit): Students, faculty and staff can park in the preferred stalls of the parking garage and in designated surface lots. |
$720 |
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After-Hours Garage: Students, faculty and staff can park in the garage from 5 p.m. to 7 a.m., Monday through Friday, as well as all weekend. This option is available for an additional $22 per year and requires a valid parking permit to purchase the add-on. |
$22 |
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Weekly Garage Storage: Students, faculty and staff with a valid parking permit can purchase one week of garage parking for an additional $17. This option is a convenient choice for short-term vehicle storage or temporary parking needs. |
$17 |
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Monthly Garage Access: Students, faculty and staff with a valid parking permit can purchase one month of garage access for an additional $66. To purchase this add-on, please visit the Parking Services office. |
$66 |
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Permit Type |
Annual |
| Monthly: Visitors can purchase a monthly permit to park in designated surface lots. |
$45 |
| Weekly: Visitors can purchase a weekly permit to park in designated surface lots. |
$22 |
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Daily: Visitors can purchase a weekly permit to park in designated surface lots. |
$6 |
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Permit Type |
Annual |
| Government Permit: Permit for a government vehicle to park in designated surface lots. |
$175 |
| Government Reserved Stall: Permit for a government vehicle to park in a reserved stall. |
$335 |
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Rec Permit (C1, C2 lots): Allows a vehicle to be parked at the C1 and C2 lots at the Chester E. Peters Recreation Complex. |
$115 |
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Vendor Permit: Permit for a vendor to park one vehicle in a designated lot. |
$253 |
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Service Permit: Permit for a service vehicle to park in designated areas. |
$45 |