Newsrack means any self-service or coin-operated box, container, storage unit, or other dispenser installed, used, or maintained for the display and sale or distribution without charge of newspapers, periodicals, magazines or other publications.
It shall be unlawful for any person to place, maintain, or cause to be placed, or maintained a newsrack on, or projecting on, any public right-of-way without first receiving a permit from the city for the newsrack and affixing a decal evidencing such permit on the newsrack.
Permit is issued to the publication.
Decals purchased must be adhered to individual newsboxes per location assignment which is provided by ParkHouston.
Parking citations
All delinquent parking citations must be resolved before permit can be issued.
Sales tax
Permit is also subject to sales tax.
Physical Address:
2500 Fannin
Houston, TX 77002
- Newsrack permit application
- Photo or schematic drawing of newsrack
- Location listing of all newsracks for which the publication is requesting decals
- Form 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.
Renewal notices are mailed every 3 years approximately 2 months prior to the expiration date.
- Newsrack permit application
- Photo or schematic drawing of newsrack, if there are changes
- Location listing of all newsracks for which the publication is requesting decals
- Form 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.
Parking citations
All delinquent parking citations must be resolved before permit can be issued.