Contact
Houston Public Works
Sign Administration
Sign Administration
1002 Washington Ave., 4th Floor
Houston, TX 77002
832.394.8890
832.395.9607
8 am to 4:30 pm
Plan Review
Not Required
Inspection
Not Required
Renewal
Required
Fee
$460.74
Admin fee
$29.72
Renewal fee
$460.74
Valid Period
1 year
Processing Time
3 to 5 business days
About
Any person or company engaging in exterior sign work for others.
What You Need
- Sign Contractor License Application
- Construction Bond Affidavit
- Removal Bond Affidavit
- Proof of Insurance and Endorsement
Apply in Person
- Obtain a ticket for Sign Administration from one of the four kiosks located on the 1st floor at 1002 Washington Avenue, Houston, TX 77002.
- Proceed to the 4th floor and scan ticket to be placed in the queue.
- Once number is called, submit application packet to the licensing contact.
- Receive a sales order and proceed to cashier station to pay fees or charge to the APA if available.
Conditions & Exceptions
A relationship (dedicated or contract) with a Sign Master Electrician registered with the Electrical Inspections Division is also required if the company will be installing electrical signs.
What You Need
- Thirty (30) days prior to the renewal date, an invoice will be mailed to the billing address listed on the application.
- Submit payment.
- Receive renewal certificate via mail.
Renew Online
Sign Operating Permits renew annually & are invoiced via mail. Renewals cannot be billed or paid in advance of annual invoicing. Late payments may incur additional fees. To pay sign operating permit renewals online click here.
Renew by Mail
- Return the invoice amount by check (money order, cashier check, business check) to
City of Houston - Sign Administration
P.O. Box 2688
Houston, TX 77252-2688
- Once the payment is processed, a permit receipt will be mailed to the address on file.