Residence Parking

Parking on campus is managed by UBC Parking.

How do I apply for a residence parking permit?

Parking on campus is limited, and students living in Student Housing may apply for a parking permit by joining a waitlist.

Parking facilities designated for residents are often at capacity. As a result, parking at or near your residence or preferred location is frequently not possible. Students who are offered a permit may need to park in a different area of campus.

UBC offers a highly walkable campus with a wide range of shops, restaurants, grocery stores and essential services within easy walking distance. The campus is also well served by public transit which is included in your tuition, making it convenient to travel both on and off campus.

For these reasons, many students find that bringing a vehicle to campus is unnecessary, and we encourage you to carefully consider whether you will need a car during your stay.

Through your Parking account you can join up to four waitlists and prioritize your choices, add or update vehicle information, and make payments.

Do you live in Acadia Park? There is a different process to apply for parking at your residence area. Learn more at Acadia Park Resources.

Quick facts

Top things to know about residence parking spaces.

You can join up to four waitlists at one time.
Find a campus or residence parking lot near your residence on the UBC Residence Parking map.
Offers to purchase a parking permit are sent weekly.
Parking permits are valid for one month and are renewed for the next month pending payment. An email reminder will prompt your next month’s parking payment. Late parking renewal will result in parking tickets and loss of your parking assignment.
Should a permit expire and you still need parking, you will need to join a waitlist again.
Resident parking permits are for residents only; use with a non-resident student’s vehicle will result in cancellation of the permit.
Visit UBC Parking for pricing information.

FAQs

If I already have a residence parking permit, do I need to re-apply?

Residents with ongoing permits: Students with Year Round Housing contracts who already hold a residence parking permit do not need to add their name to a waitlist each year. Their permit is renewed monthly.

Residents with Winter Session permits: Student with Winter Session contracts purchase monthly renewable permits. Cancelling a permit at the end of April, or any other time, is as simple as not completing a monthly payment.

If I have questions, who should I contact?