Residence Hall (RH) Overnight Parking Permits allow permit holders to park overnight in designated overnight parking spaces or facilities 24 hours a day and is available to eligible residents (see below, right).
2024-2025 RH Permit Pricing: $1,680.00 + 10% City of Berkeley Parking Tax = $1,848.00 per year (effective 7/1/24)
This pricing covers purchases from 7/1/24 through 6/30/25. Purchases made after 7/1/24 are prorated according to the date of purchase.
Current Updates
8/27/24: RH Permit Online Applications are currently being accepted. Please allow up to two business days for processing. If you need somewhere to park your vehicle overnight while awaiting approval, please park at one of the Alternative Parking Providers below.
Applying for Residence Hall (RH) Overnight Parking Permits
Applying for an RH Permit reserves an overnight parking space and there is no obligation to purchase a permit if you change your mind about bringing a vehicle to campus.
- Complete and submit the Residence Hall (RH) Permit Online Application.
- An acceptable proof of housing contract includes includes an e-mail confirmation or screenshot from the UC Berkeley Housing Portal (https://portal.sait-west.berkeley.edu) showing your Name, Student ID Number, On-Campus Housing Location and Housing Start and End Dates or other equivalent documentation in JPG, PNG, or PDF format.
Eligibility:
"RH" permits are only available for purchase by residents of the Residential Halls, Apartments, and Affiliated Properties specified on the right. A valid housing contract, rental lease, or equivalent documentation for the current academic year will be required to be submitted during the application process. "RH" permits purchased by residents who later move out of an eligible Residential Hall, Apartment, or Affiliated Property will be subject to cancellation (and the issuance of a prorated refund).
If you are not eligible to apply for and purchase an "RH" permit, you can contact one of the Alternative Parking Providers below.
Overnight Parking Facilities:
"RH" permits will be issued for overnight parking in designated spaces at one of the following locations:
- Ellsworth Structure (19 spaces)
- Haste/Channing Garage (36 spaces)
- Foothill Lot (14 spaces)
- Clark Kerr Campus (Northwest & Southwest Lots; 111 spaces)
"RH" permits are assigned to a single parking facility and can not be used at any other parking facility on weekdays between 5:00 am-5:00 pm and everyday between 2:00-5:00 am ("RH" permits are honored in 'C', 'F', 'H', and 'S' spaces on weekdays between 5:00 pm-2:00 am and on weekends between 5:00 am-2:00 am). However, during Cal Football game days and other special events, subject to posted signs and announcements, "RH" permit holders may be required to temporarily relocate their vehicles to another designated parking facility for the duration of the game day or event.
Cancellation:
"RH" parking permits may be returned prior to the June 30th expiration date for a prorated refund. If you wish to cancel your "RH" parking permit, please complete the Annual or Semester Parking Permit Cancellation Form.