# Parking ## Parking Updates ![Exclamation point within yellow triangle](/sites/g/files/omnuum12016/files/styles/hwp_1_1__100x100_scale/public/2024-06/Alert_Icon.png?itok=btR6xaih) Renew your parking permit for 2026-27 by June 30. [More information here.](https://transportation.harvard.edu/resource/parkingtransition#renewal) # 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. ![Parking Lot](/sites/g/files/omnuum12016/files/styles/hwp_21_9__1920x825/public/2024-06/Parking%20Lot.jpg?itok=4rqQpL8C) ## expand\_more ## Quick Links local\_parking [### Apply for an Annual Permit ](https://vpermit.com/harvard) today [### Get Daily Parking ](https://hopps.vpcs.harvard.edu/) timer [### Get Hourly Parking ](/daily-hourly-parking) confirmation\_number [### Pay a Citation ](https://pay-a-citation.com/harvard) check\_circle\_outline [### Parking Availability ](/parking/parking-availability) ## Find Information About... [### Annual Parking Permits ](/parking/annual)Harvard University offers a number of permit types to meet the different needs of commuters, tenants, and University-owned vehicles. ![Car entering parking garage](/sites/g/files/omnuum12016/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2024-08/Garage.jpg?itok=wbaTUoG9) [### Short Term Parking ](/parking/shortterm)Harvard University offers a number of daily and hourly parking options to meet the flexible commuting needs of the community. ![ZipBy entrance at Webster Lot](/sites/g/files/omnuum12016/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2024-07/Parking_Facilities_ZipBy_0.jpg?h=5243b4fb&itok=md6S5SqU) [### Getting to Allston ](/resource/allston)Harvard affiliates and visitors benefit from a well-connected, multi-modal transportation network that links the Cambridge and Allston campuses. ![rubenstein treehouse](/sites/g/files/omnuum12016/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2025-07/Treehouse.jpg?h=5126fdcb&itok=H_dqd0ow) [### Event Parking ](/parking/events)Planning an event on campus? Our Event Parking Team is here to help! ![Parking access at gate](/sites/g/files/omnuum12016/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2024-07/Parking_Monitor.jpg?itok=XL-iImvn) [### Citations, Towing & Appeals ](/parking/citation-towing-appeals)Find out why citations are issued, how to appeal a ticket, and who to contact if your car has been towed. ![orange parking ticket on windshield](/sites/g/files/omnuum12016/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2024-07/GettyImages-93014737%20%281%29.jpg?itok=1EOM8f-9) ## Resources [### Parking System Transition ](/resource/parkingtransition)Over the coming year, Harvard Parking Services will transition to a virtual permitting system. ![parking gate entry gates](/sites/g/files/omnuum12016/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2025-05/Parking_Facility_10EV.jpg?itok=z-5cEn3n) [### Getting to Allston ](/resource/allston)Harvard affiliates and visitors benefit from a well-connected, multi-modal transportation network that links the Cambridge and Allston campuses. ![rubenstein treehouse](/sites/g/files/omnuum12016/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2025-07/Treehouse.jpg?h=5126fdcb&itok=H_dqd0ow) [### Parking Availability ](/parking/parking-availability)There are a limited number of available parking spots in Cambridge and Allston. [Annual permits](https://transportation.harvard.edu/parking/annual) are valid from July 1 to June 30, and available on a first-come, first-served basis. ![image of 10 akron street complex](/sites/g/files/omnuum12016/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2026-05/10%20Akron%20Street.jpg?itok=7pfMLZ1C) [### Motorist Assistance Program ](/sustainable-transportation/confidence#MAP)Supporting vehicles parked on campus with roadside assistance if an emergency arises. ![Testing a car battery](/sites/g/files/omnuum12016/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2024-08/MAP%202.jpg?itok=fIIsvXTf) [### Parking Safety ](/parking/safety)Safety is our top priority at Parking Services. ![Emergency blue light on brick wall](/sites/g/files/omnuum12016/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2024-07/GettyImages-1327725377.jpg?itok=m0-UHK59) [### Parking in Longwood ](https://campusplanning.hms.harvard.edu/campus-services/parking-commuter-services)For information about parking at the Harvard Longwood Campus, please visit the HMS Parking Office. ![Harvard Medical School courtyard](/sites/g/files/omnuum12016/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2024-08/brett-wharton-aGuFsiB4c3U-unsplash.jpg?h=496c0765&itok=bsA1MLxu) [### Parking Policies ](/principles-policies)Learn more about the rules and regulations of parking on campus. ![Parking Monitor in Harvard Yard](/sites/g/files/omnuum12016/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2024-06/Parking-Monitor%20Yard.jpg?itok=tTXDrSUD) [### Commuter Benefits ](/sustainable-transportation)Learn more about commuter benefits available to benefits-eligible Harvard affiliates. ![Three people carpooling](/sites/g/files/omnuum12016/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2024-07/GettyImages-1502994715.jpg?itok=mJGk_fKB) [### Commute Planning ](https://harvard.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eQbJ34cvvhxepDv)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. ![Person looking at a transit map](/sites/g/files/omnuum12016/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2024-07/GettyImages-1489218732.jpg?itok=6mJLBkP2) arrow\_back arrow\_forward ## Useful Apps [### ZipBy ](/zipby)ZipBy is a ticketless system that provides flexibility for hourly parking needs at select Harvard University parking facilities. ![ZipBy entrance at Webster Lot](/sites/g/files/omnuum12016/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2024-07/Parking_Facilities_ZipBy_0.jpg?h=5243b4fb&itok=md6S5SqU) [### Powerflex Charger ](/powerflex)Prior approval is required by the Campus Service Center to access Powerflex (dynamic level 2 EV charging station) at 52 Oxford Street Garage. ![charging stations](/sites/g/files/omnuum12016/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2024-08/Powerflex.png?h=ad6ff070&itok=rhfALsP2) [### Orange Charger ](/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. ![Harvard vehicle parked at charging station](/sites/g/files/omnuum12016/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2024-08/orange%20charger%20%281%29.jpg?itok=VhBP7hFl) arrow\_back arrow\_forward ## News & Events [### How to Update Your Commuter Benefits ](/news/2026/06/how-update-your-commuter-benefits) June 29, 2026 Whether you’re returning to the office, starting a hybrid schedule, or changing your commute for seasonal reasons, it’s a good idea to review your commuter benefits. The right setup can help you save money, avoid last ‑ minute stress, and make your daily... ![Person working on their laptop](/sites/g/files/omnuum12016/files/styles/hwp_scale_small/public/2026-02/jawntpass-1.png?itok=qi4MVlWh) [### FY27 Parking Permit Renewal and Rate Changes ](/news/2026/05/fy27-parking-permit-renewal-and-rate-changes) May 27, 2026 Parking permit renewal is live! Renew by June 30. Read on for FY27 parking permit rates and reminders. ![Car entering parking garage](/sites/g/files/omnuum12016/files/styles/hwp_scale_small/public/2024-08/Garage.jpg?itok=Wga8niSG) [### ZipBy & HOPPS Parking Restrictions on Class Day & Commencement ](/news/2026/04/zipby-hopps-parking-restrictions-class-day-commencement) April 21, 2026 Harvard Parking Services is excited to celebrate Class Day and Commencement with the Harvard community. As in previous years, we will be supporting these events and making parking available for families and guests. ZipBy hourly parking and HOPPS daily... ![A frame sign saying no parking](/sites/g/files/omnuum12016/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2025-05/ZipBy%20hopps%20commencement.jpg?itok=gs18Zw2s) [### Class Day & Commencement Transportation ](/class-day-commencement) April 21, 2026 Parking and shuttle services are available to all Harvard Class Day and Commencement Day guests. We look forward to serving you during these special events! ![shuttles lined up at stop](/sites/g/files/omnuum12016/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2025-05/commencement.png?h=e7757548&itok=fVZCHVUj) [### Parking impacts during Eliot House renewal project ](/news/2025/06/parking-impacts-during-eliot-house-renewal-project) June 04, 2025 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. ![Eliot house flag](/sites/g/files/omnuum12016/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2025-06/GettyImages-1495887709.jpg?itok=AdQXhgpE) [### FY26 Parking Rate Updates ](/news/2025/05/fy26-parking-rate-updates) May 19, 2025 Harvard Parking Services is pleased to announce that unreserved parking permit rates for 2025-26 will remain unchanged. ![Car entering parking garage](/sites/g/files/omnuum12016/files/styles/hwp_scale_small/public/2024-08/Garage.jpg?itok=Wga8niSG) [### Changes to parking permit renewal ](/news/2025/05/changes-parking-permit-renewal) May 13, 2025 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. ![parking permits and applications sprawled across floor](/sites/g/files/omnuum12016/files/styles/hwp_scale_small/public/2025-05/parking%20hangtags_0.jpg?itok=n9ZWb1vL) [### New HOPPS Portal ](/news/2025/05/new-hopps-portal) May 09, 2025 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... ![parking gate entry gates](/sites/g/files/omnuum12016/files/styles/hwp_scale_small/public/2025-05/Parking_Facility_10EV.jpg?itok=E03UgHMW) arrow\_back arrow\_forward ## Contact Parking Services alternate\_email [### Email Us ](mailto:parking@harvard.edu) phone [### Call Us ](tel:6174967827)(617) 496-7827 business [### Drop In ](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Richard+A.+and+Susan+F.+Smith+Campus+Center/@42.3726823,-71.1185993,622m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x89e37742d095bc81:0x50dabb4cefdd324f!8m2!3d42.3726823!4d-71.1185993!16s%2Fm%2F012htgzv?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MTAyNi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D)Campus Service Center 1350 Massachusetts Ave, Room 807 Cambridge, MA 02138 M-F (9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.)