Meter Bagging Permit
Permit provides for temporary restriction of access to metered parking by the public.
Access restriction means any restriction or other means or method of rendering unavailable for use by the general public of one or more metered spaces.
If the parking official issues a permit, ParkHouston personnel shall officially mark the meter or meters for the duration of the permit.
Depending upon the type and number of affected metered spaces and meters, the official marking may be in the form of meter bags, signage, or other indicia to indicate that the affected meter spaces are not available for public use.
Permit must be displayed on the dashboard of the vehicle or posted at service location for inspection by enforcement officials.
Parking citations
All delinquent parking citations must be resolved before permit can be issued.
Construction projects
If a construction project is blocking access to a parking meter, a meter bagging permit must also be obtained. ParkHouston will need copies of any mobility permits issued by Houston Public Works before a meter bagging permit is processed. ParkHouston will require communication with Houston Public Works for confirmation of any mobility permits (usually 1 day to 1 week).
Processing time
Average processing time varies depending on review of requested meters and if request involves construction.
Expedite fee
Applications are subject to an expedite fee of $100 if submitted less than 2 business days prior to the requested service date.
- Meter bagging permit application
- Copy of mobility permits issued by Houston Public Works, if applicable
- Copy of street closure permits issued by the Mayor's Office of Special Events, if applicable
- Method 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, applicable documents, and payment to 832-393-8646. Only credit cards are accepted for faxed applications.
Permits are for loading and unloading, and for construction projects.
If applicable, communication is made 3 weeks prior to permit expiration.
- Complete a meter bagging permit application
- Copy of mobility permits issued by Houston Public Works, if applicable.
- Copy of street closure permits issued by the Mayor's Office of Special Events, if applicable
- Method 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.
Permits are for loading and unloading, and for construction projects.
Renew by fax
Renewals are also accepted by fax. Submit the completed application, applicable documents, and a method of payment (credit card only) to 832-393-8646.