Downtown Parking Rates Increase FAQs

Parking Services will be increasing the rates of Tulane parking, which will impact permit payment starting July 2024.  
 
Here’s how the rate increase will affect you:

  • If you are on a biweekly pay schedule, you’ll notice the increase on your first paycheck in July. 
  • If you are paid monthly, then you’ll notice the increase on your paycheck at the end of July. 

Please read the following responses to frequently asked questions about the downtown garage parking rate increases. 

I park at Tidewater Garage, what is my new downtown garage parking rate?

Faculty/Staff Salary Range

     Current Monthly Price

     New Monthly Price

Less than $30,000

$70

$80.50

$30,000 - $59,999

$75

$86.25

$60,000+

$80

$92

Medical Residents

$75

$86.25

Other

$80

$92

Reserved Space (per month)

$25

$30

I park at Murphy Garage, what is my new downtown garage parking rate?

Faculty/Staff Salary Range

     Current Monthly Price

     New Monthly Price

Less than $30,000

$70

$80.50

$30,000 - $59,999

$75

$86.25

$60,000+

$80

$92

Medical Residents

$75

$86.25

Other

$80

$92

Reserved Space (per month)

$25

$30

I park at Hutchinson Garage, what is my new downtown garage parking rate?

Faculty/Staff Salary Range

     Current Monthly Price

     New Monthly Price

Less than $30,000

$70

$80.50

$30,000 - $59,999

$75

$86.25

$60,000+

$80

$92

Medical Residents

$75

$86.25

Other

$80

$92

Reserved Space (per month)

$25

$30

I park at the 1700 Perdido Garage, what is my new downtown garage parking rate?

Faculty/Staff Salary Range

     Current Monthly Price

    New Monthly Price

Less than $30,000

$70

$80.50

$30,000 - $59,999

$75

$86.25

$60,000+

$80

$92

Medical Residents

$75

$86.25

Other

$80

$92

Reserved Space (per month)

$25

$30

I park at the HEAL Garage, what is my new downtown garage parking rate?

The HEAL Garage has a different system. The HEAL Garage rate increases have changed to a flat rate of $90 for all salary ranges.

Faculty/Staff Salary Range

     Current Monthly Price

      New Monthly Price

Less than $30,000

$70

$90

$30,000 - $59,999

$75

$90

$60,000+

$80

$90

Medical Residents

$75

$90

Students

$85

$90

Other

$80

$90

I get paid biweekly, when can I expect the downtown garage parking rate increase to show on my paycheck?

If you are on a biweekly pay schedule, you’ll notice the increase on your first paycheck in July.

I get paid monthly, when can I expect the downtown garage parking rate increase to show on my paycheck?

If you are paid monthly, then you’ll notice the increase on your paycheck at the end of July.

Who decided to increase the downtown garage parking rates?

Parking Services and university senior leadership made the decision to increase downtown garage parking rates.

Why wasn’t uptown included in the downtown garage parking rates increase?

Downtown garage parking rates are below the market average. Uptown rates are currently under review by Walker Consultants for possible future adjustments.

I want to cancel my parking permit for one of Tulane’s downtown garages, what do I do?

If you want to cancel, please know we cannot offer retroactive refunds. Please swiftly message parking@tulane.edu if you choose to cancel your permit.