Temporary valet zone means a valet zone that operates during authorized times for not more than a 14-day period.
Valet zone means the area or space officially designated by the traffic engineer as a pick-up and drop-off zone within a roadway as indicated by appropriate signs or markings for the use of valet parking service providers operating under permit issued by the city.
Valet parking storage location means the location at which a valet parking service operator parks vehicles accepted from the operator of a vehicle during the course of providing a valet parking service.
Valet parking service means accepting, parking and returning a vehicle on behalf of the operator of the vehicle regardless of whether a fee is charged.
Temporary valet zone signage certificates are provided to the establishment indicating the area and operational period for the temporary valet zone.
Parking citations
All delinquent parking citations must be resolved before permit can be issued.
Valet operator
The establishment must hire a permitted valet operator.
Sales tax
Permit is also subject to sales tax.
Complete a valet zone permit application and include:
- Valet Zone Site Plan
- Parking Plan
- Contract/Agreement for off-street vehicle storage
- Copy of permitted valet operator's permit
- Method of Payment: cash (in person only), check, cashier's check, money order, or credit card (Visa, Discover, MasterCard)
Bring the completed application, required documents, and payment to:
ParkHouston
2020 McKinney
Houston, TX 77003
Mail the completed application, required documents, and payment to:
ParkHouston
2020 McKinney
Houston, TX 77003
Cash is not accepted for mailed applications.
Fax the completed application, required documents, and payment to 832-393-8646. Only credit cards are accepted for faxed applications.
Parking citations
All delinquent parking citations must be resolved before permit can be issued.
Traffic engineer review
The completed application and supplemental documentation will be submitted to Houston Public Work's Traffic Engineer's Office for review. Applicant will be notified of approval/denial.