Permit allows an owner and/or operator to conduct activities, subject to Chapter 243 of the Local Government Code, in a building or facility for the benefit of the public or any group of members involving adult arcade or mini-theatre devices.
The property and building must meet strict regulatory and code compliance.
Inspections are required on each annual application.
Renewals are required provided the business is still in operation.
Physical Address:
1002 Washington Ave., 1st floor
Houston, TX 77002
Mailing Address:
PO Box 1561
Houston, TX 77251
- An Arcade Permit application that includes:
- Copy of assumed name certificate from County Clerk,
- Proof of land ownership (executed deed) and/or executed lease agreement,
- Government-issued photo identification
- National background check
- Method of payment: cash, check, cashier's check, money order, or debit/credit card
- Bring the completed application, supporting documents, and payment to the Houston Permitting Center.
- Obtain a numbered ticket from the Information Desk. Please wait in the lobby until your number is called.
- Once the application has been filed, ARA will direct the applicant to a designated facility for fingerprinting and the background check.
Prior to issuance, the applicant must complete public notification of intent to apply for a permit, post notice of the same on the property, and pass an inspection of the facility and neighborhood conducted by ARA - Commercial Permitting & Enforcement.
Once the previously stated requirements are met, ARA will conduct an inspection of the property within 3 to 10 days and notify applicant if and when the permit is available to pick up.
The owner or operator must submit a renewal application at least 20 days before the expiration date of the current permit.
- An Arcade Permit application that includes:
- Copy of assumed name certificate from County Clerk,
- Proof of land ownership (executed deed) and/or executed lease agreement,
- Government-issued photo identification
- National background check
- Method of payment: cash, check, cashier's check, money order, or debit/credit card
- Bring the completed application, supporting documents, and payment to the Houston Permitting Center.
- Obtain a numbered ticket from the Information Desk. Please wait in the lobby until your number is called.
- Once the application has been filed, ARA will direct the applicant to a designated facility for fingerprinting and the background check.
Prior to issuance, the applicant must complete public notification of intent to apply for a permit, post notice of the same on the property, and pass an inspection of the facility and neighborhood conducted by ARA - Commercial Permitting & Enforcement.