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DIGITAL PARKING PERMIT GUIDE

Frequently Asked Questions

Digital parking permits are required for all vehicles parked in Foothill-De Anza Community College District parking lots. The District uses the iParq digital parking permit system, and your license plate serves as your parking permit. No physical permit or decal is required.

General Information

Where are digital parking permits required? Digital parking permits are required at Foothill College, De Anza College, and the Sunnyvale campus.

When are digital parking permits required? Digital parking permits are required for vehicles parked at all Foothill-De Anza Community College District parking lots during the day, evenings, and weekends, not just during regular business hours. Parking permit requirements remain in effect whenever a vehicle is parked on District property, regardless of the day or time.

Do I need to display a physical parking permit or decal? No. Your license plate serves as your digital parking permit. There is no physical permit or decal to display. Keep your license plate clearly visible while parked on campus.

Where can I find parking permit information and instructions? Students and employees can use the Parking Permit tile card on the FHDA Portal dashboard. The tile provides access to the permit system, iParq instructions for students/employees and visitors/guests, the visitor and guest pass request process, this FAQ, and Parking & Permit Information.

Guests and visitors can access additional parking and permit information on the campus police website parking page

Students, Faculty & Staff

How much is a parking permit for students, faculty, and staff? Parking permits are free for currently enrolled students, faculty, and staff.

How do students and employees obtain a parking permit? Go to the FHDA Permit Store (iParq) and sign in using your FHDA CWID and password. Do not create a new account. Your CWID login will automatically link to your FHDA account. After signing in, select the pre-approved Student or Employee permit, add your vehicle information, complete checkout, and save your order confirmation.

Can I register more than one vehicle? Yes. Students, faculty, and staff may register multiple vehicles to their account. However, only one vehicle registered under the same account may be parked at any Foothill-De Anza District campus at a time. Vehicles parked simultaneously under the same account may be subject to parking citations.

How do I add or update a vehicle? Sign in to the FHDA Permit Store using your CWID and password. Select Account, then View Permits, and use the option to add a new vehicle. Carefully verify all vehicle and license plate information before saving.

Can employees request parking passes for visitors or guests? Yes. Employees may use the "Pass Request for Visitors & Guests" option on the Parking Permit tile through the FHDA portal dashboard to submit a request through the District's visitor and guest pass request process. Additional instructions are provided through the employee's FHDA portal workflow approval form.

Visitors & Guests

How much is a parking permit for visitors and guests? Parking permits are $3 per day for all visitors and guests unless a pre-approved waiver or complimentary parking pass has been provided by the District.

Do visitors and guests need a parking permit? Yes. Visitors and guests must register their vehicle for a daily digital parking permit. Visitor permits are valid at Foothill College, De Anza College, and the Sunnyvale campus and are valid only for the date or dates selected.

How does a visitor or guest obtain a daily permit? Visitors and guests use the FHDA Visitor Permit Store (iParq). An account is not required. Visitors may create an account or use the anonymous guest sign-in option. A visitor without a pre-approved code will select the date or dates needed and purchase a daily permit.

How many dates can a visitor select at one time? Visitors without a pre-approved code may select up to five dates at a time in the visitor permit system.

What if a visitor or guest has a pre-approved complimentary parking code? Enter the pre-approved code in the Pre-Approval Search at the top of the visitor permit page and select Search. Follow the prompts to register the vehicle and complete the permit process.

Can employees request parking passes for visitors or guests? Yes. Employees may use the "Pass Request for Visitors & Guests" option through the FHDA portal dashboard to submit a request through the District's visitor and guest pass request process. Additional instructions are provided through the employee's FHDA portal workflow approval form.

Vehicle Information & Citations

What vehicle information is required? The permit system requires vehicle information including license plate, state, year, color, make, model, and vehicle type.

What happens if I enter my license plate incorrectly? It is very important to enter your license plate accurately. A typo or incorrect license plate number will result in a parking citation. Citations issued because vehicle information was entered incorrectly will not be dismissed.

Can more than one vehicle on the same permit account be parked on campus at the same time? No. Only one registered vehicle under the same account may be parked on a Foothill-De Anza District campus at a time. Vehicles parked simultaneously under the same account will be cited.

Does having a digital parking permit allow me to exceed posted parking restrictions? No. A digital parking permit does not override posted parking restrictions, including timed spaces, staff-designated areas, accessible parking requirements, or other parking regulations. Always follow posted signs and parking rules.

Privacy & Transparency

How is license plate reader technology used for parking enforcement? The Foothill-De Anza Community College District uses license plate reader (LPR) technology solely for parking permit verification and enforcement. The system reads vehicle license plates and compares them with registered FHDA digital parking permits to verify parking authorization and identify potential parking violations. Parking LPR technology is used exclusively for parking-related purposes, not for general law enforcement surveillance or vehicle tracking.

Is parking license plate data shared with other law enforcement agencies, federal agencies, or Flock Safety? The District's parking license plate reader system operates independently of outside law enforcement organizations and networks, including Flock Safety. The District retains ownership of all parking permit and license plate data collected through its parking permit system. The District's parking permit provider, iParq, does not independently share data with outside organizations. The District does not authorize routine sharing of parking license plate data with local, state, or federal law enforcement agencies for unrelated enforcement, investigative, or surveillance purposes. Outside law enforcement agencies are not provided direct access to District parking records or independent search capabilities.

Who has access to parking permit and license plate information? Access to parking permit and license plate information is restricted to authorized District personnel and approved service providers as necessary to administer and enforce the District's parking program. The District uses iParq to manage digital parking permits and Passport for parking enforcement. The District authorizes the sharing of limited vehicle and permit information with Passport for parking ticket enforcement purposes only, including:

  •     Vehicle license plate number and state
  •     Whether the vehicle has a current parking permit
  •     No personal information identifying staff or students is currently shared with Passport

Parking permit and license plate information is used for legitimate parking administration and enforcement purposes.

Need Help?

Who should I contact with questions about digital parking permits? For questions regarding the Digital Parking Permit Program, email [email protected].

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