Valet Parking Service Operator Permit

Instrument Reference Number
ARAPH1012
Areas of Interest
Valid Period
1 year
Inspection
Not Required
Renewal
Required
Plan Review
Not Required
Fee
$1,831.09
Admin fee
$33.56
Renewal fee
$915.54
Processing Time
10 business days
About

Valet parking service operator means a person whose business is or includes the provision of valet parking service through use of a pick-up and drop-off point on a roadway or through use of the roadway as a valet parking storage location.

After Approval

Permit and insurance must be available for inspection at city designated valet zone.

Conditions and Exceptions

Parking citations

All delinquent parking citations must be resolved before permit can be issued.

Apply What you need

Complete a valet parking service permit application and include:

  • Proof of required insurance
  • Warrant clearance from Municipal Court
  • Conduct fingerprint submission for criminal background check
  • Sign Indemnity & Release form
  • Method of Payment: cash (in person only), check, cashier's check, money order, or credit card (Visa, Discover, MasterCard)
  • Partnership Agreement or Articles of Incorporation (only applies to partnerships/corporations)
Apply in Person Steps

Bring the completed application, required documents, and payment to:
ParkHouston
2020 McKinney
Houston, TX 77003

Apply by Mail Steps

Mail the completed application, required documents, and payment to: 
ParkHouston
2020 McKinney
Houston, TX 77003

Cash is not accepted for mailed applications.

Once approved, applicant must come in person to sign for and pick up permit.

Apply by Email

Fax the completed application, required documents, and payment to 832-393-8646. Only credit cards are accepted for faxed applications.

Once approved, applicant must come in person to sign for and pick up permit.

Apply Conditions & Exceptions

Parking citations

All delinquent parking citations must be resolved before permit can be issued.

 

Criminal convictions

Owner(s) cannot have any applicable convictions within 7 years of application date. Applicable convictions can be found in the Houston Code of Ordinances Sec. 1-10 (b)4.

Renew What you need

A renewal notice is mailed out approximately 1 month prior to expiration.

Complete a valet parking service permit application and include:

  • Proof of required insurance
  • Warrant clearance from Municipal Court
  • Conduct fingerprint submission for criminal background check
  • Sign Indemnity & Release form
  • Method of Payment: cash (in person only), check, cashier's check, money order, or credit card (Visa, Discover, MasterCard)
  • Partnership Agreement or Articles of Incorporation (only applies to partnerships/corporations)
Renew in Person Steps

Bring the completed application, required documents, and payment to:
ParkHouston
2020 McKinney
Houston, TX 77003

Renew by Mail Steps

Mail the completed application, required documents, and payment to:
ParkHouston
2020 McKinney
Houston, TX 77003

Cash is not accepted for mailed applications.

Once approved, applicant must come in person to sign for and pick up permit.

Renew Conditions & Exceptions

Parking citations

All delinquent parking citations must be resolved before permit can be issued.

 

Criminal convictions

Owner(s) cannot have any applicable convictions within 7 years of application date. Applicable convictions can be found in Houston Code of Ordinances Sec. 1-10 (b)4.


Source URL: https://www.houstonpermittingcenter.org/araph1012