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

Advanced Pay Accounts (ARA) Retiring on December 31, 2024

The Houston Permitting Center is retiring all Advanced Pay Accounts (APA) on December 31, 2024.  A request to close an APA account can be processed at any time and customers will receive a refund for their APA balance.   

 

Starting on November 30, 2024:  

  • Deposits into APA accounts will no longer be allowed. 

  • Customers can still use any remaining balance to buy permits and services. 

Starting on January 1, 2025 

  • No further purchases will be allowed through the iPermits Portal. 

  

For questions and document access: 

  

Frequently Asked Questions 

When is the last day I can use my APA balance? 

  • December 31, 2024 

What happens if I still have a balance after December 31, 2024? 

  • We’ll contact you to help you close your account and issue a refund for your remaining balance. 

  • If we can’t 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.