Permits

Contractor Permits

This permit is available to persons or companies that have entered into a contract with USF to provide a service, only for the length of the project. Contractors working on short and long-term projects should consult with their project manager at Facilities Management and Parking and Transportation Services for arrangements that best suit their needs. This could include grass parking, parking lots or garages, or job site parking. Parking permits will only be issued after completion of the Construction Parking Permit Request form for additional requirements please refer to special parking procedures for construction parking.

If Parking spaces are needed for your Construction Project such as material, drop-off/pickup of construction equipment (forklifts, scissor lifts) a Special Event Request Form is Required, please go to the following link.
  • Valid in lots or areas determined by PATS and Facilities Management on the Tampa Campus only. See lot access rates here.
  • Contractors driving vehicles displaying their company's logo (identified as being clearly and conspicuously marked with non-removable, non-transferable painted or vinyl lettering or company logos on both sides of the vehicle body) may park in state vehicle spaces, or park in loading docks for periods of thirty (30) minutes or less. Note that magnetic signs, windshield placards, mirror hang-tags, notes, etc. are not considered permanent markings and are not sufficient for this parking permission.
  • All labeled and reserved spaces are restricted for their intended use at all times, 24/7.
  • Permit not valid on St. Petersburg campus or Sarasota-Manatee campus.
    Permit type is a Special Parking Permit. Click here for permit display instructions.
  • Permit is for one vehicle at a time but may be used interchangeably by employees of the registered contractor.
  • Any registered permit holder who is not in possession of their parking pass may obtain a courtesy permit from PATS; a maximum of three (3) daily courtesy permits per semester.

Contractor Y permit

This permit is available to persons or companies that have entered into a contract with the USF to provide a service, regardless of the length of the contract. The contract must be valid at the time of permit purchase. This is only valid in Lot 18. Students, faculty, staff, and affiliates do not qualify for this permit. All contractors must have an active contract with the University, as parking spaces may not be used for commercial solicitation or other commercial purposes without prior approval.

  • Parking is only available for contractors in lot 18. View Map
  • Available as a yearly permit only. For rate please refer to Contractor Y
  • All labeled and reserved spaces are restricted for their intended use at all times, 24/7.
  • Any registered permit holder who is not in possession of their parking pass may obtain a courtesy permit from PATS; a maximum of three (3) daily courtesy permits per semester.
  • Permit is for one vehicle at a time but may be used interchangeably by employees of the registered contractor.
  • Permit not valid on St. Petersburg campus or Sarasota-Manatee campus.
  • Display permit type is a Special Parking Permit. Click here for permit display instructions.