Parking Services

To enhance the efficiency, sustainability, and accountability of our parking program, BYU-Idaho is transitioning to an electronic parking permit system. This change streamlines parking operations, improves the user experience, and modernizes enforcement through License Plate Recognition (LPR) technology.

Why the Change?

• Modernization of campus parking management
• Greater efficiency and reduced reliance on physical materials
• More accurate and accountable enforcement through LPR
• Enhanced user flexibility to manage multiple vehicles
• Long-term cost savings and environmental benefits

Implementation Timeline

• April 29, 2025: Employees must register their vehicles and request an electronic parking permit
• June 4, 2025: Students may begin requesting fall permits
• September 15, 2025: Full implementation of the system for all parking enforcement

Key Changes

• All permits are electronic and tied to license plates
• Physical hang tags and decals are no longer issued or accepted
• Up to five vehicles may be registered per user account
• Visitor permits must be requested by the visitor, either online or in person at Kimball 150H
• Contractors must register and be approved through Architecture and Construction Management Services
• Students may not request visitor permits
• Signage will be updated across campus prior to Fall 2025
• Temporary handicap permits require state-level documentation and must be submitted in person

Next Steps

We appreciate your collaboration and support in implementing this important transition. Please review the updated regulations and reach out with any questions or feedback. Further communication will be shared with the campus community in preparation for the Fall semester.

• Before bringing a vehicle to Rexburg, make sure your apartment manager has confirmed, in writing, that there is parking reserved for you. Some apartment complexes have contracted overnight parking in university lots, but parking is limited. Parking on city streets is limited and day parking near campus requires a city pass. Contact the City of Rexburg for more information about parking on city streets. Consider not bringing a vehicle to Rexburg if you have not secured parking beforehand; the university won’t be able to accommodate additional overnight parking.
• All parking lot entrance signs note which permits are valid.
• For lots with multiple permit types, the sections are clearly marked for each permit type.
• Permit parking is not enforced on weekends, holidays, non-teaching days, semester breaks, or summer term. Please see the Academic Calendar for specific dates.
• There is no overnight parking from 1:00 am to 4:00 am on the BYUI campus at any time. Students residing at Centre Square or University Village may park overnight in the housing complex parking lots with the purchase of the appropriate permit.
• Single students residing in apartment complexes that have contracted with BYU-Idaho to provide long-term parking may purchase a Long-term permit which allows them to park overnight in the Long-term lot adjacent to the 7^th South Lot. Check with your housing manager to see if you qualify. During Winter Semester there is Long-term overflow parking at the Sports Complex.

• A student may attend a one-time parking class to have one of their first two citation fines waived for attendance. After the second citation, the student may not receive a fine waiver even if the class is attended.
• Parking Education Class for students is held every Thursday evening at 7:00 pm in Kimball 245 throughout each semester. It consists of peer instruction to teach the purpose of parking regulations.