Faculty & Staff Permits
Access the form you need to purchase all permits listed below except "ACSV" and "BCSV."
TAPS' mission is to protect the parking spaces of those who pay for and properly display a valid parking permit to ensure a safe and user-friendly environment is maintained on campus. Parking citations will be issued to those who do not abide by UC Merced's parking regulations.
Parking permit purchases are on a first come first serve basis; this means certain parking permits may or may not be available at any given time. Purchasing a parking permit does not guarantee space availability.
Any changes and/or additions to the vehicle information listed on your permit application (ex: license plate number) must be immediately reported to Transportation & Parking Services.
Click on the permit "Type" to view parking locations on the campus map.
Commuter Parking Permits
Available for parking in North Bowl Lot, Lake 1 and 2, Evolution Valley 1 and 2, and ECEC lots.
| Type | Description | Date Available |
Cost Per Month |
| B | Commuter- North Campus Lots | 08/27/12 | $30 |
| C | Commuter - South Campus Lots | 08/27/12 | $30 |
| BCP | Commuter Carpool (2+ people driving at least 3 days/week) |
08/27/12 | $30 |
| M | Commuter Motorcycle | 08/27/12 | $30 |
Preferred Parking Permits
Available for parking in the Le Grand, Shaver Lake and Library lot 1.
Low-Emission Fuel Efficient Vehicle Permits
In order to purchase a "CLEV" or "ALEV" permit, your vehicle must meet the U.S. Green Building Council's LEED criteria for low-emission fuel efficient vehicles. Check the ACEEE's Green Book website to see if your vehicle is on the LEED certified vehicle list.
The "CLEV" permit allows you to park in Lake 1 and 2, Evolution Valley 1 and 2 and North Bowl lots. The "ALEV" permit allows you to park in the Le Grand, Academic Office Annex and Library 1 lots.
| Type | Description | Date Available |
Cost Per Month |
| FSCLEV | Commuter Low-Emission Fuel Efficient Vehicle |
08/27/12 | $24 |
| ALEV | Preferred Low-Emission Fuel Efficient Vehicle | 08/27/12 | $52 |
Disabled Parking Permits
Available for parking in a disabled space in any lot. You must have a valid ADA placard to be eligible for the "DP" permit. Parking without a UCM permit in medical or handicap spaces — even with a DMV placard — is a ticketable offense for UCM affiliates and visitors.
| Type | Description | Date Available |
Cost Per Month |
| DP | Disability | 08/27/12 | $30 |
Fleet Departmental Vehicle Parking Permits
Available for campus service vehicles (CSVs) used for university business.
| Type | Description | Date Available |
Cost Per Month |
| BCSV | Commuter North Bowl, Lake 1 and 2 and Evolution Valley 1 and 2 lots |
08/27/12 | $42 |
| ACSV | Preferred Shaver Lake, Le Grand and Library lots (1 per department) |
08/27/12 | $91 |
University Business Parking Permits
Available for parking in University Business (formerly Intercampus) spaces in any lot. Each UC Merced department can purchase a maximum of five University Business permits, with department head or dean approval.
These preferred parking lot permits are for offsite departmental use for visitor's and/or staff required to attend University meetings and/or training on campus.
University Business Permits that are reported lost/stolen to TAPS will be noted and reported to Parking Enforcement. Person's in possession of a reported lost or stolen permit will be cited for violation of the California Penal Code 488 or 496 (Petty Theft or Receiving and/or Possession of Lost/Stolen Properties). The University Business permit will not be replaced, but must be purchased at the full amount face value of the permit purchased.
| Type | Description | Date Available |
Cost Per Month |
| BUB | Commuter Lake 1 and 2, Evolution Valley 1 and 2 , and North Bowl lots |
08/27/12 | $30 |
| AUB | Preferred Shaver Lake, Le Grand, Library and North Bowl lots |
08/27/12 | $65 |
Castle Parking Permits
Parking permits are not currently enforced at our off-site Castle facility.
If you utilize alternative transportation from Castle to campus we encourage you to purchase a Faculty/Staff Commuter parking permit.
UCOP Permit Reciprocity
University of Calfornia Office of the President does not accept any UC parking permits. There is a public parking lot at the first entrance located on 12th St that visitors may utlilize while visiting UCOP. For more information please visit http://www.ucop.edu/
Any comments or questions email taps@ucmerced.edu
Parking Permit Reciprocity
UC Merced honors all quarterly and annual faculty/staff parking permits from other University of California campuses. You may park in any of the unmarked "general" spaces in any lot except the Student Resident lots. Such permits are not valid for parking in reserved, carpool, university business (formerly intercampus) or disability parking spaces.
