Valet Zone Permit - Temporary

ARAPH1014
Plan Review
Not Required
Inspection
Not Required
Renewal
Not Required
Fee
$244.14
Admin fee
$30.51
Valid Period
Up to 14 consecutive days
Processing Time
1 week
APPLY QUESTIONS
Administration & Regulatory Affairs

Physical Address:

2020 McKinney
Houston, TX 77003

832.393.8646

About

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.

 

After Approval

Temporary valet zone signage certificates are provided to the establishment indicating the area and operational period for the temporary valet zone.

Conditions & Exceptions

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.

Statutory Authority
What You Need

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)

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.

Apply by Email

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

Conditions & Exceptions

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.