Valet Parking Service Operator Permit

ARAPH1012
Plan Review
Not Required
Inspection
Not Required
Renewal
Required
Fee
$1,831.09
Admin fee
$30.51
Renewal fee
$915.54
Valid Period
1 year
Processing Time
10 business days
APPLY QUESTIONS
Administration & Regulatory Affairs

Physical Address:

2020 McKinney
Houston, TX 77003

832.393.8646

About

Valet parking service operator means a person whose business is or includes the provision of valet parking service through use of a pick-up and drop-off point on a roadway or through use of the roadway as a valet parking storage location.

After Approval

Permit and insurance must be available for inspection at city designated valet zone.

Conditions & Exceptions

Parking citations

All delinquent parking citations must be resolved before permit can be issued.

Statutory Authority
What You Need

Complete a valet parking service permit application and include:

  • Proof of required insurance
  • Warrant clearance from Municipal Court
  • Conduct fingerprint submission for criminal background check
  • Sign Indemnity & Release form
  • Method of Payment: cash (in person only), check, cashier's check, money order, or credit card (Visa, Discover, MasterCard)
  • Partnership Agreement or Articles of Incorporation (only applies to partnerships/corporations)

Apply in Person

Bring the completed application, required documents, and payment to:
ParkHouston
2020 McKinney
Houston, TX 77003

Apply by Mail

Mail the completed application, required documents, and payment to: 
ParkHouston
2020 McKinney
Houston, TX 77003

Cash is not accepted for mailed applications.

Once approved, applicant must come in person to sign for and pick up permit.

Apply by Email

Fax the completed application, required documents, and payment to 832-393-8646. Only credit cards are accepted for faxed applications.

Once approved, applicant must come in person to sign for and pick up permit.

Conditions & Exceptions

Parking citations

All delinquent parking citations must be resolved before permit can be issued.

 

Criminal convictions

Owner(s) cannot have any applicable convictions within 7 years of application date. Applicable convictions can be found in the Houston Code of Ordinances Sec. 1-10 (b)4.

What You Need

A renewal notice is mailed out approximately 1 month prior to expiration.

Complete a valet parking service permit application and include:

  • Proof of required insurance
  • Warrant clearance from Municipal Court
  • Conduct fingerprint submission for criminal background check
  • Sign Indemnity & Release form
  • Method of Payment: cash (in person only), check, cashier's check, money order, or credit card (Visa, Discover, MasterCard)
  • Partnership Agreement or Articles of Incorporation (only applies to partnerships/corporations)
Renew in Person

Bring the completed application, required documents, and payment to:
ParkHouston
2020 McKinney
Houston, TX 77003

Renew by Mail

Mail the completed application, required documents, and payment to:
ParkHouston
2020 McKinney
Houston, TX 77003

Cash is not accepted for mailed applications.

Once approved, applicant must come in person to sign for and pick up permit.

Conditions & Exceptions

Parking citations

All delinquent parking citations must be resolved before permit can be issued.

 

Criminal convictions

Owner(s) cannot have any applicable convictions within 7 years of application date. Applicable convictions can be found in Houston Code of Ordinances Sec. 1-10 (b)4.

What You Need

A renewal notice is mailed out approximately 1 month prior to expiration.

Complete a valet parking service permit application and include:

  • Proof of required insurance
  • Warrant clearance from Municipal Court
  • Conduct fingerprint submission for criminal background check
  • Sign Indemnity & Release form
  • Method of Payment: cash (in person only), check, cashier's check, money order, or credit card (Visa, Discover, MasterCard)
  • Partnership Agreement or Articles of Incorporation (only applies to partnerships/corporations)
Renew in Person

Bring the completed application, required documents, and payment to:
ParkHouston
2020 McKinney
Houston, TX 77003

Renew by Mail

Mail the completed application, required documents, and payment to:
ParkHouston
2020 McKinney
Houston, TX 77003

Cash is not accepted for mailed applications.

Once approved, applicant must come in person to sign for and pick up permit.

Conditions & Exceptions

Parking citations

All delinquent parking citations must be resolved before permit can be issued.

 

Criminal convictions

Owner(s) cannot have any applicable convictions within 7 years of application date. Applicable convictions can be found in Houston Code of Ordinances Sec. 1-10 (b)4.