Contractor and Vendor Parking

Contractors and Vendors are required to have a parking permit for all vehicles parking on campus*. Hourly visitor parking is available as well as monthly renewing permits. Contractors and Vendors should reach out to their Tufts University point of contact or directly to Tufts Transportation and Parking Services for more information regarding vendor or contractor permit options.

Permit Types and Pricing

• Hourly/daily Parking Permits:
  • This permit type is for parking at Dowling Garage or Lower Campus Garage. This permit type allows users to pay hourly/daily as needed.
  • $2.50/hr or $20/day
  • Pay at a parking kiosk in the garage or online.
• Monthly Contractor Permit:
  • This permit is for parking at Dowling Garage. Ongoing parking access for contractors and vendors. This permit will charge a card on file on a monthly basis until expiration is requested. First time credit card payments will be prorated for the current month and subsequent credit card charges will process on the 1st of each month.
  • $90/month
  • Payment for this permit type is done online only. You must create an account in the parking portal and provide documentation that you are an approved contractor or vendor for Tufts University. 

Contractors and Vendors: How to purchase a parking permit

Purchasing hourly/daily parking permits (two options):

1. Purchase in-person at a payment kiosk in Dowling Garage or Lower Campus Garage.
2. Purchase online, use the "hourly visitor parking" button found on the parking permit portal. This will open the AIMS mobile pay page. You are not required to create an account to purchase hourly/daily parking. Search for either Dowling Garage or Lower Campus Garage and select the location you would like to park. Enter the hours you would like to purchase, 8 hours or more will be 1 day.

Purchasing monthly recurring permits:

• Permits are purchased online through the parking portal. You must create an account and log in using the "visitor log-in" button. When you log in, click on "purchase a permit" and select "contractor and vendor permit". You will be asked to select a start date, enter your vehicle information and provide documentation that you are an approved Tufts contractor or vendor. Documentation can include a purchase order, business card, or screenshot of email from Tufts sponsor. The parking team will verify and approve your permit for purchase. This permit will charge a card on file on a monthly basis until expiration is requested. First time credit card payments will be prorated for the current month and subsequent credit card charges will process on the 1st of each month.

Do you have any questions or would like to connect with the parking office?

During regular business hours, Mon-Fri 8am-4pm, call 617-627-3692 or send an email anytime to parking@tufts.edu

*Tufts University is not responsible for damaged or stolen items or vehicles parked on its property. Parking at Tufts University is at the vehicle owner's own risk.  Anyone in violation of parking rules and regulations, including but not limited to parking without an active permit, parking in an unauthorized lot, parking in a no parking zone, or creating a safety hazard, may be towed at the owner's expense with no warning. Tufts University may change its policy at any time, including but not limited to price and lot restrictions.