Parking
Late Opening Thursday 10/8/26
The Campus Service Center will be closed for in-person assistance from 9:00am-1:00pm on Thursday, October 8th, due to a department event. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Parking Services
From daily and annual permits to motorist assistance, we're here to help you commute with confidence to the Cambridge and Allston campuses.
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Annual Parking Permits
Harvard University offers a number of permit types to meet the different needs of commuters, tenants, and University-owned vehicles.
Short Term Parking
Harvard University offers a number of daily and hourly parking options to meet the flexible commuting needs of the community.
Getting to Allston
Harvard affiliates and visitors benefit from a well-connected, multi-modal transportation network that links the Cambridge and Allston campuses.
Event Parking
Planning an event on campus? Our Event Parking Team is here to help!
Citations, Towing & Appeals
Find out why citations are issued, how to appeal a ticket, and who to contact if your car has been towed.
Resources
Using the vPermit Parking Portal
Read more to learn how LPR parking works, find helpful tips, and get the most out of your parking experience.
Getting to Allston
Harvard affiliates and visitors benefit from a well-connected, multi-modal transportation network that links the Cambridge and Allston campuses.
Parking Availability
There are a limited number of available parking spots in Cambridge and Allston. Annual permits are valid from July 1 to June 30, and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Motorist Assistance Program
Supporting vehicles parked on campus with roadside assistance if an emergency arises.
Parking Safety
Safety is our top priority at Parking Services.
Parking in Longwood
For information about parking at the Harvard Longwood Campus, please visit the HMS Parking Office.
Parking Policies
Learn more about the rules and regulations of parking on campus.
Commuter Benefits
Learn more about commuter benefits available to benefits-eligible Harvard affiliates.
Commute Planning
Trying to figure out the best ways to commute to and from Harvard? Let us help you! If you are commuting to the Cambridge or Allston campus, we'll provide a range of commute suggestions tailored to your specific needs.
Useful Apps
ZipBy
ZipBy is a ticketless system that provides flexibility for hourly parking needs at select Harvard University parking facilities.
Powerflex Charger
Prior approval is required by the Campus Service Center to access Powerflex (dynamic level 2 EV charging station) at 52 Oxford Street Garage.
Orange Charger
Prior approval is required by the Campus Service Center to use the Orange Charger (level 1 EV charging station) at 2 Hague Street Lot.
News & Events
How to Update Your Commuter Benefits
FY27 Parking Permit Renewal and Rate Changes
Parking permit renewal is live! Renew by June 30. Read on for FY27 parking permit rates and reminders.
Parking impacts during Eliot House renewal project
Beginning Monday, June 9, the next phase of undergraduate House Renewal will begin. Eliot House will be taken offline for full renovations. The project is scheduled for completion in the fall of 2027.
Changes to parking permit renewal
Over the coming year, Harvard Parking Services will transition to a virtual permitting system, which means you will not receive a new physical hangtag when you renew for the 2025-26 year and beyond.
New HOPPS Portal
We are thrilled to announce the launch of our new and improved HOPPS online system! This transition brings several behind-the-scenes functional improvements designed to streamline the process for our customers, making purchasing a daily parking permit...
