Indigent Payment Plans
In accordance with California Assembly Bill 503, registered owners or responsible parties who meet "indigent" (low-income) status may enroll in a payment plan for unpaid parking citations.
Enrollment & Deadlines
To apply, you must submit an Indigency Determination Request Form in person at the Parking & Transportation office.
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Timeline: You must apply within 60 days of the citation issuance or within 10 days of an Administrative Hearing decision (whichever is later).
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Cost: There is no fee to enroll.
Plan Terms & Payments
| Balance Amount | Initial Payment | Maximum Duration |
| Under $300 | $25 | 12 Months |
| Over $300 | Determined at enrollment | 18 Months |
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Monthly Payments: Payments are due every calendar month. There is no grace period.
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Mailed Payments: These are considered on time if the postmark is on or before the due date.
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Parking Permits: Enrollment does not grant free parking; you must still purchase a permit to park on campus.
Benefits of the Plan
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Late Fee Waiver: Existing late fees are removed (one-time only). Future late fees are paused while you are on the plan and waived entirely once the plan is completed.
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DMV Holds: Any current registration holds will be temporarily removed, and no new holds will be filed as long as you stay current on payments.
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Towing Protection: Citations on an active payment plan do not count toward the "5 or more" threshold for booting or towing.
Important Restrictions
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No Modifications: New citations received after you start a plan cannot be added to it. You cannot run two plans at the same time.
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Defaulting: If you miss a payment, you have a one-time 45-day extension to catch up. If you fail to do so, all waived fees and DMV holds will be immediately reinstated.
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Towed Vehicles: If your vehicle is towed for other reasons, all citations (including those on the payment plan) become due immediately.
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Other Holds: This plan does not affect Franchise Tax Board intercepts or University student "holds."