Where is parking available?
Admin Facilities Management manages parking facilities at these locations:
- BCA Building at 1430 Maryland Ave E, St. Paul
- Capitol Complex in St. Paul
- Grove St Building at 321 Grove St, St. Paul
These facilities include surface lots, ramps and garages. If the facility you are interested in is currently full, you can submit an application and ask to be placed on a waiting list for that facility. Parking assignments are made on a first come, first served basis based on the priorities listed in the Capitol Complex Commuter Policy .
What does parking cost?
Parking rates are monthly, unless otherwise indicated, and vary whether you park in a surface lot, ramp or garage. Rate information is available under the Parking Rates tab.
How do I start?
Stop by Admin Facilities Management in room G-10 of the Administration Building to fill out a parking contract. You will be assigned to a parking facility and given a parking identification tag for your vehicle or badge access for parking facilities with access controls. You will be able to park at the assigned facility on the same day.
Admin's Parking & Transit desk hours of operation are from 7:00 AM - 3:15 PM, Monday through Friday.
How do I pay?
You will not pay at the time you sign up for a parking contract.
Employees on State's Personnel and Payroll System - payment made through pre-tax, bi-weekly payroll deduction.
Parkers NOT on State's payroll system - will be invoiced monthly in advance.
If you don't want to use the pre-tax parking payroll deduction option, employees will be invoiced. If you start or stop your parking contract mid-month, the invoiced cost may be prorated.
What if I lose my parking identification tag?
To avoid being ticketed and towed , you must immediately replace it.
- Pick up a new tag from Admin Facilities Management - there is a $25 charge for replacing a lost/stolen tag. We accept cash or check. If you find original tag within 3 months of reporting tag lost or stolen, your $25 will be refunded when you return original tag to Admin Facilities Management.
- If you forget or misplace your tag for a short time, a temporary parking permit can be provided for up to one week. Stop by Admin Facilities Management to request a temporary pass.
What if I leave my parking identification tag in another car?
To avoid being ticketed and towed, you must obtain a free, temporary parking permit for the day. The temporary parking permit can be provided, even on the days our parking desk is closed. Stop by Admin Facilities Management to request a temporary pass before parking in your assigned facility.
Use the temporary courtesy parking available in Lot Q across the street from the Administration Building while you obtain your parking permit. Park in the first row in one of the first 3 stalls closest to Cedar Street; identified with a sign reading Parking Customer Courtesy Parking Only - 15 minute limit . Entrance to the Administration Building is on Sherburne Avenue.
Why does FMD not clear snow from my parking facility during the day?
Plowing during the day creates piles of snow and traps vehicles in their parking stalls. FMD plows after regular business hours when most stalls are empty and facilities can be thoroughly cleared.
What if I can't find a place to park?
- In all cases if you have a parking contract and cannot find a place to park, call Admin Facilities Management at 651-201-3062, you will be directed to a back-up parking location.
- During construction projects or special events, Admin Facilities Management will make alternative arrangements in advance and notify all affected parkers of the arrangements.
What if I need parking intermittently?
Parking meters are available throughout the Capitol Complex.
Flexible Daily Parking
Flexible Daily Parking is a new option available to state employees with a SEMA4 payroll deduction. It allows employees to park on the Red Level in the Centennial Ramp or the Lower Level of Ramp F on days in which they are on the Capitol Complex. Their payroll deduction for parking will be based on the number on days they park during the pay period.
How do I decide if Flexible Daily Parking is the most cost-effective for me?
- If an employee utilizes Capitol Complex parking 3 or fewer days in a bi-weekly period, a pay station may be their most cost-effective alternative
- If an employee utilizes Capitol Complex parking 7-10 days in an average bi-weekly period, a general parking contract may be their most cost-effective alternative.
- If an employee utilizes Capitol Complex parking 4-6 days in a bi-weekly period, they may want to consider Flexible Daily Parking.
- Monday/Friday parking options will continue to be the most cost-effective option for employees that do not have need to park during the middle of the week.
Comparison of Ramp Parking (Parking Option vs Number of Days Parked per Pay Period)
# of Days
parking in a
bi-weekly
period |
General
Ramp
Parking |
Flexible
Daily
Parking |
Meters at
Daily
Rates |
| 0 |
37.85 |
10.00 |
0.00 |
| 1 |
37.85 |
16.00 |
8.00 |
| 2 |
37.85 |
22.00 |
16.00 |
| 3 |
37.85 |
28.00 |
24.00 |
| 4 |
37.85 |
31.00 |
32.00 |
| 5 |
37.85 |
34.00 |
40.00 |
| 6 |
37.85 |
37.00 |
48.00 |
| 7 |
37.85 |
45.00 |
56.00 |
| 8 |
37.85 |
53.00 |
64.00 |
| 9 |
37.85 |
61.00 |
72.00 |
| 10 |
37.85 |
70.00 |
80.00 |
No in/out privileges at meters
When will Flexible Daily Parking deduction be taken from my paycheck?
The parking payroll deduction will be taken from that pay period's paycheck. For example, the bi-weekly period from April 25 through May 6, 2022 will be deducted from earnings for pay period ending May 10, 2022, which is the paycheck dated May 20, 2022.
Is an escort service available?
Yes, Capitol Security provides escorts. Contact Capitol Security at 651-296-6741 about 20 minutes prior to your departure time.
How do I cancel parking?
- Return your parking identification tag to the Admin Facilities Management office.
- Fill out a cancellation form.
As described in your parking contract, you will continue to be charged parking fees until you return your parking tag.
*Centennial Red and Ramp F upper and lower contract holders must send an email to FMD to cancel the parking contract.
What are Parking Ramp and Garage Height Restrictions?
14th Street Ramp - 6' 10" clearance
Administration Parking Ramp - 6' 11" clearance at entrance, 6' 8" (all other levels)
Andersen Parking Ramp - 7' 4" clearance
Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) Contract Garage - 10' 3" clearance
Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) Investigation Garage - 11' 1" clearance
Centennial Parking Ramp - 6' 4" clearance (all levels)
MN Senate Garage - 8' 2" clearance (public parking), 7' 2" clearance on contract levels
Ramp F - 8' 2" clearance on 1st level (public entry), 7' 0" clearance on contract levels
State Office Ramp - 7' 4" clearance
Transportation Garage - 7' 11" clearance
