Advanced Pay Accounts (APA) Retired on December 31, 2024

Advanced Pay Accounts (APA) Retired on December 31, 2024

As of January 1, 2025 The Houston Permitting Center has retired all Advanced Pay Accounts (APA).  

  • No further purchases are allowed through the iPermits Portal. 
  • Deposits into APA accounts are no longer allowed.  

Frequently Asked Question: 

What happens if I still have a balance in my Advanced Pay Accounts? 

  • A customer can request to close an APA account at any time and receive a refund for their APA balance. 
  • Closing Account Form Link Advanced Pay Account | APA (CE1273) 
  • The team will contact you to help you close your account and issue a refund for your remaining balance.  
  • If a representative CAN NOT reach you, your account will be submitted to the City of Houston Controller’s Office or the Texas State Comptroller’s Office, following city and state guidelines.  

For questions contact: 

 

Updated: January 17, 2025