These amounts are completely exempt from federal income tax and Social Security. The permit price increases will be effective Aug. 1 for the 2001-20 school year, the first increase since 1997. KU Parking Services is supported solely by revenue from the sale of permits, fines, and other user fees. The price increases are in response to rising operating costs, including parking lot maintenance, the obligation to meet debt service requirements of outstanding bonds, and a 50 percent increase in the city of Lawrence's storm water runoff fee. KU's parking rates remain among the lowest in the Big 12 conference, ranking 9th for student parking permits.
Students can only purchase yellow and residence hall permits.
Parking facility permits offer a guaranteed parking space, since the facilities are not oversold, and almost all the spaces are covered. There are 1,571 parking spaces in KU's two parking garages. Placard holders must now register the placard with KU Parking Services, which will then issue an ID and a pass to be displayed on the vehicle for admittance to campus. The change is intended to protect handicap spaces for those with legitimate placards. This site is maintained by University Relations, the public relations office for the University of Kansas Lawrence campus.