The University of Washington: Facilities Services

Special Designator Fees

Special Designator Fees

Special designators are premium additions that may be purchased with approval from Commuter Services to add greater location flexibility to regular parking permits.




The “U” Universal Designator allows the UW permit holder to park in any parking lot on campus when conducting University business based on job duties. All lots are available for this purpose EXCEPT:

  • Disabled/wheelchair spaces or lots including Lot N22 (HUB),request disabled parking at a campus gatehouse
  • Reserved parking spaces or areas as posted
  • Spaces restricted for specific use
  • Spaces marked University Vehicles Only (includes Physical Plant vehicles, service vehicles, trucks)
  • Triangle & Surgery Pavilion Garages
  • Lots C14, C17, W20, W21, W22, W23, and Laurel and Blakeley Village (Operated by Housing and Food Services)
  • Parking meters or permit issuance machines

The “S” Service Designator allows permit holders who are not affiliated with UW to park in any campus lot EXCEPT:

  • Disability/wheelchair spaces or lots, including Lot N22 (HUB). If needed, request temporary disabled parking at a campus gatehouse
  • Reserved parking spaces or areas as posted
  • Spaces restricted for specific use
  • Parking meters or permit issuance machines
Type Term Rate
“U” Universal Monthly $20.00
“S” Service Monthly $40.00