The University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) requires valid parking permits, purchased pay-to-park time, or authorization from Parking and Transit Services to park on campus.
SHORT-TERM PARKING PERMIT & PAY-TO-PARK OPTIONS
Virtual Permits, LPR, and Vehicle Registration
PERMIT AUTHORITY
The University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO), through the Board of Regents and its administrative officers, is empowered by the State law (Section 85-106) to establish parking and traffic regulations and to invoke penalties for violating such regulations. Pursuant to authority granted by the State of Nebraska and assignment of responsibilities by the Board of Regents, it is the duty of UNO Parking and Transit Services in partnership with UNO Public Safety to administer and enforce all parking and traffic regulations on properties owned, leased, and/or contracted for use by the Board of Regents.
Parking facilities and permits are managed by UNO Parking and Transit Services. Permits and authorization are issued by UNO Parking and Transit Services to a specific individual or department. Ownership is not transferable and may not be sold, exchanged, given away to any person or department other than UNO Parking and Transit Services.
All permit holders are responsible for reading and understanding all parking rules and regulations as found on this website and for agreeing to abide by them while parking at the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO).
Parking permits may not be duplicated, reproduced, or altered in any way without the express authorization of UNO Parking and Transit Services.
VIRTUAL PERMITS, LPR, AND VEHICLE REGISTRATION
UNO uses a virtual permit system. A valid virtual permit is a non-physical permit that is associated to a vehicle license plate state and number and the vehicle description. The license plate of a vehicle parked on campus must be prominently displayed at all times in the front or rear of the vehicle. License plates must be securely fastened in an upright position on the vehicle in the appropriate locations.
UNO uses Automated License Plate Reader (LPR) technology to manage campus parking facilities. The LPR system follows a set of policies and practices in accordance with University rules and regulations. Vehicles must park so a prominently displayed affixed license plate is visible from the patrol vehicle from the adjacent drive aisle.
Accuracy of license plate information, including both plate number and state issued, and vehicle information are necessary to avoid citations. Please contact UNO Parking and Transit Services with any changes by phone 402.554.7275 or email unoparking@unomaha.edu. Failure to do so may result in a citation.
For your convenience, you are able to associate two (2) vehicles with your virtual permit, however, only one vehicle at a time is allowed to park on campus. Please contact UNO Parking and Transit Services with questions.
Valid permits are required on regular enforcement and valid-permit parking days. See the Parking Enforcement Schedule for days when permits are not required, commonly referred to as “open-parking”.
A valid permit is required from 7 A.M. to 7 P.M. (Mondays-Thursdays) and 7 A.M. to 5 P.M. (Fridays) during regular enforcement.
Valid permits have restrictions between the hours of 7 A.M. - 2:30 P.M. for faculty, staff, and commuter students, and between 7 A.M. - 5 P.M. for resident students.
Registering a Newly Purchased Vehicle or Rental Vehicle
Newly purchased vehicles and rental vehicles need to be registered to a current permit. Please contact UNO Parking and Transit Services at unoparking@unomaha.edu or 402.554.7275 for assistance with this. Please do not register in-transit or dealer plates. If the vehicle does not have license plates, please register the complete VIN by contacting UNO Parking and Transit Services. A VIN can only be registered until issuance of a state license plate. After receiving plates, contact UNO Parking and Transit Services to update your vehicle on your account and link it to your permit. If a vehicle is displaying plates, UNO Parking and Transit Services will not look for VINs, and a citation will be issued on a plate if not registered.
If a new vehicle is added, please ensure the vehicle is listed on the active permit on the permits page of MavPark.
SHORT-TERM OPTION INFORMATION
Day Parking Permits (MavPark)
1-Day permits may be purchased at the UNO Parking and Transit Services office, or online via our parking portal MavPark. These permits are available with multiple options starting from one (1) day up to an academic year. Available to Faculty/Staff, Students, Contractors/Vendors, and Visitors.
Advanced purchase full-day permits are available. You will need to enter your vehicle information, including VIN, make, model, color, year, and license plate state and number, since this is a virtual permit based on the license plate number. Please contact unoparking@unomaha.edu with questions or for assistance.
Pay Station Kiosks
Pay Station Kiosks are available in the West Parking Garage (WPG), Pacific Parking Garage (PPG) and Lot 5 for day/hour options from 7 A.M. to 7 P.M. (Mondays-Thursdays). A pay station kiosk in the northwest corner of Level 1 of the East Parking Garage (EPG) is available for day/hour parking starting the third week of classes of fall semester, only available from 12:30 P.M. to 7 P.M. (Mondays-Thursdays). Pay station kiosk payments are only valid in the garage or lot purchased. Available to Faculty/Staff, Students, Contractors/Vendors, and Visitors.
Kiosks only accept credit/debit cards for payment. You will need to enter your license plate number into the kiosk. If your vehicle does not have license plates, please use the last 8 digits of your VIN. No kiosk receipt is needed on the vehicle dash, since the kiosk collects your plate information. No refunds are provided for daily/hourly permit options. Please contact unoparking@unomaha.edu with questions or for assistance.
Park Omaha App
The Park Omaha app is a pay-to-park solution available from 7 A.M. to 7 P.M. (Mondays-Fridays) in Lots A, C, and the designated spaces in other lots, with two (2) hour daily limits that cannot be extended. A separate citation will be issued each time the posted time-limit is exceeded. Available to Faculty/Staff, Students, Contractors/Vendors, and Visitors.
The Park Omaha app may also be used for day/hour parking in the Pacific Parking Garage (PPG), and the West Parking Garage (WPG) from 7 A.M. to 7 P.M. (Mondays-Thursdays). The East Parking Garage (EPG) becomes available from 12:30 P.M. to 7 P.M. for day/hour parking options (Mondays-Thursdays). Available to Faculty/Staff, Students, Contractors/Vendors, and Visitors.
Park Omaha zone numbers are found on signs at the location or on the website. Pay-to-park purchased time is only valid in the zone purchased.
Whether you have a UNO permit or not, you must pay using the app at these locations.
You will need to enter your license plate number when parking with the app. If your vehicle does not have license plates, please use the last 8 digits of your VIN.
To end your parking session early on the app, just tap the "end parking" button on your session, and you will be charged only for the time used.
Please contact unoparking@unomaha.edu with questions or for assistance.
Park Omaha Zones
| LOT/GARAGE | ZONE |
|---|---|
| Lot A (2-hour Daily Limit) | 1130 |
| Lot C (2-hour Daily Limit) | 1384 |
| Lot M (2-hour Daily Limit) (Seven designated stalls) | 1026 |
| West Parking Garage (WPG) | 1027 |
| Pacific Parking Garage (PPG) | 1028 |
| East Parking Garage Level 1 (EPG) (After 12:30 P.M.) | 1224 |
| East Parking Garage Level 2 (EPG) (After 12:30 P.M.) | 1223 |
| East Parking Garage Level 3 (EPG) (After 12:30 P.M.) | 1025 |
SHORT-TERM PARKING FEE RATES 2026-2027
| Short-Term Option | FEE |
|---|---|
| 1-Hour (Kiosk, Park Omaha) | $1.25 |
| 2-Hours (Kiosk, Park Omaha) | $2.50 |
| 3-Hours (Kiosk, Park Omaha) | $3.75 |
| 4-Hours (Kiosk, Park Omaha) | $5.00 |
| Over 4-Hours (Kiosk, Park Omaha) | $5.00 |
| 1-Day Permit (MavPark) | $5.00 |