Fees

Fees and Assignments
The general permit parking fee structure is compliant with University policies requiring the Parking Program to be self-supporting. Parking income is used to cover the cost of surface lot improvements (e.g., pavement, fencing, striping, control gates), pay the salaries of attendants, reduce the construction debt on garages, finance new construction of parking garages, pay parking taxes and real estate rental fees, new equipment, and cover the cost of operating expenses, (e.g., electricity, decals, snow removal).

The University reserves the right to re-assign permit holders to other parking facilities during the course of the year should circumstances such as lot closure or reduction in size warrant such action. Current parking rates and administrative and miscellaneous fees are available by contacting the Department of Transportation and Parking (215-898-8667).

Fee Schedule
For academic year 2009-2010, permit parking fees will increase in most University parking lots. Campus parking based on a 250 work day averages out at $7.07 per day. The daily flat rate for non-permit holders who park in Penn lots averages approximately $15.00.

(20% city of Philadelphia Parking tax included)

University faculty and staff are encouraged to pay their parking fees in installments through automatic payroll deduction. Equal installments (12 monthly or 48 weekly) will be taken from each pay issued September through August. Additionally, you will automatically be enrolled in the Penn Commuter Choice Program, which offers you significant tax savings by deducting parking fees (up to $230 per month or $2,760 per year) on a pre-tax basis. Through Penn Commuter Choice, you do not pay federal or FICA taxes on the deductable amount.

Payment Options
University and HUP Employees are encouraged to use payroll deduction for the payment of parking fees. Not only is this form of payment convenient, but also you are automatically enrolled in the Penn Commuter Choice Program which offers you significant tax savings by deducting parking fees on a pre-tax basis. Employees who wish to pay their parking fees in full should include with the application/profile form a check or money order made payable to: "The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania" for the total applicable fees. Permit Holders will be assessed all fees and penalties related to checks returned for insufficient funds, etc.

University Employees: University faculty and staff members may arrange to pay the total applicable fees in installments through payroll deduction. Once established, equal payroll deductions are taken once a month for monthly paid and four times per month for weekly paid. Payroll deductions are ongoing, year after year, until the Parking Office receives written notification from the permit holder to cancel the payroll deduction. Payroll deduction amounts will be adjusted automatically each September to reflect any changes in permit fees. Departments who wish to pay for individual parking through BEN Financials is not acceptable.

HUP Employees: HUP employees may arrange to pay the total applicable fee in installments through payroll deduction. Deductions for HUP employee permit holders will be taken in twenty-four (24) bi-weekly installments from the first two pay periods of each month, beginning in September and ending in August.

Students: University students may purchase permits for two semesters or annually, but students are required to pay permit parking fees in full at the time of application. Students' parking fees are charged to their Student Financial Services bill.