A new school year is about to begin at U.C. Berkeley. If you are considering buying a campus parking permit, there are 2 things that you should know before making a decision to get one.
1. A campus parking permit does not guarantee you a parking space. U.C. Berkeley does not assign specific parking spaces to students. Your parking permit merely gives you the right to hunt for a parking space at university-owned garages and parking lots. The fact that you have a prepaid parking permit does not mean that you will actually be able to find a place to park your car on or near campus. I think the university should make it clear on their web site that a perking permit does not guarantee you an actual parking space. Parking Permits.
2. If you live off campus, a Berkeley student parking permit costs $344 a semester. If you live on campus, a student parking permit costs $1,224 a year.