Ybor City Campus
Parking Frequently Asked Questions
1. Where can students park?
Palm Avenue Garage located on the corner of 9th Ave and Nuccio Parkway. Students with disable parking permits can park in the north row of the VAB lot.
2. Will I have to pay a parking fee at the Ybor City Campus?
No, there are no initial parking fees that students are responsible for to park at the Ybor City Campus.
3. What are the hours that a student can legitimately park?
In the Palm Avenue Parking Garage, the hours of operation are:
Monday - Friday (6:00AM - 10:00PM); Saturday (6:00AM - 6:00PM);
Sunday (Closed for Student)
On the HCC North Parking Lot (next to the Visual Arts Building), the hours of operation are:
Monday though Saturday (6:00AM - 11:00PM)
Sunday (6:00AM - 9:00PM)
** Note: This parking provides parking for individuals with disabilities and those who are riding motorcycles, not general student parking.
During Winter Break, Spring Break and major holidays, students are not allowed to park in the garage. Please park on the street.
The Student Services Lot is available for student to park with official student services business. Students are to park in the middle two rows. Visitors are to park in the first row. Full-time Faculty and Staff are to park in the northern row and will be allowed access with the Hawkcard through the gate arms.
4. What if I am just here to wait on someone?
You may wait for someone provided you do not leave your car unattended. However, you may be asked to move your vehicle in the event that you are blocking traffic.
5. What if my car gets hit in the parking garage?
Report this immediately to the HCC Public Safety Officer who is patrolling the parking garage or report it to the HCC Public Safety Office located on the first floor of the Ybor Building.
6. Do we have security escorts to our car?
Security escorts are not formally provided; however, if you have a special need, it is your responsibility to notify the Security Office in advance and a determination will be made as to the whether the assistance is feasible. Their phone number is 813-253-7911.
7. What should I do if I get a citation?
If you feel that you were wrongly given a citation, contact the Jackie Sanchez in the Public Safety Office at 813-253-7627.
8. If I pay for my classes online, how do I get my parking decal?
Bring a copy of your schedule from Hawknet along with your ID, prior to classes starting, to the Public Safety Office located in the Faculty Building (YFAC) in Room 109 and a decal will be provided.
9. What if I am in a wheelchair?
Parking spaces for students with disabilities are available on each floor of the Palm Avenue Parking Garage as well as the north row of the YVAB lot. They are available to HCC students who have a state approved disabled parking hang tag or license plate. The spaces are clearly identified with blue paint and signage.
10. Where can I pick up a parking decal and a map of the campus?
These items are available in the Faculty Building (YFAC) in Room 109.
11. What if I have lost my parking decal?
Contact the Public Safety Office immediately and they will implement the process to assist you in obtaining a replacement decal.
12. Do I have to pay a fee for a second hang tag?
No.
FREE PARKING
with HCC Parking Decals
Request a Parking Permit
ALL HCC Students, Faculty and Staff MUST Adhere to
ALL PARKING HOURS OF OPERATION
Please click here to request a parking permit. Please print out the form and bring it to the Ybor City Campus to recieve your decal.
HCC PARKING LOTS
ALL FULL-TIME FACULTY AND STAFF ARE TO PARK IN THE HCC SURFACE LOTS. ALL PART-TIME STAFF AND ADJUNCT FACULTY ARE TO PARK IN THE PALM AVENUE GARAGE BEFORE 4:30 PM. ALL HCC SURFACE LOTS WILL BE AVAILABLE TO PART-TIME STAFF AND ADJUNCT FACULTY AFTER 4:30 PM.
Vehicles displaying an HCC parking decal or hangtag will not be subject to a citation for not paying either the cashier or drop box during the listed hours of operation when parking in the official HCC Parking Garage (Noreiga) during the HCC Hours of Operation.
If you did not receive a parking permit entering the Parking Garage or an HCC Parking Lot, parking permits are available at the Security.
If you have questions related to parking, please call (813) 253- 7627.
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