Mini Warehouse License

Instrument Reference Number
ARACPE1064
Valid Period
1 year (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31)
Inspection
Not Required
Renewal
Required
Plan Review
Not Required
Fee
$128.66
Admin fee
$32.16
Renewal fee
$128.66
Processing Time
1 business day
About

License allows an individual to operate a storage facility containing multiple units, not to exceed 40 feet by 20 feet, for the purpose of offering units to lease to the general public.

After Approval

Licensee must maintain records of rental or lease transactions, and make the records available to authorized law enforcement officers.

Conditions and Exceptions

Renewal is required provided still in operation.

Apply What you need
Apply in Person Steps
  1. Bring the completed application, supporting documents and payment to the Houston Permitting Center. 
  2. Obtain a numbered ticket from the Information Desk. Please wait in the lobby until your number is called.
     
Renew What you need

A renewal notice will be mailed for each applicable annual license at least 30 days prior to the account expiration date. If notice has not been received, contact 832-394-8803 and request a fee statement from ARA - Commercial Permitting & Enforcement.

Renew in Person Steps
  1. Bring the completed application, supporting documents and payment to the Houston Permitting Center. 
  2. Obtain a numbered ticket from the Information Desk. Please wait in the lobby until your number is called.
Renew by Mail Steps

Mail the completed application, supporting documents and payment to:

Administration & Regulatory Affairs Department
Commercial Permitting & Enforcement Section
PO Box 1561
Houston, TX 77251-1561

Make checks and money orders payable to City of Houston. 
 

Renew Online Steps
  1. Visit the Houston Permit Portal website and click on the ARA Contact Us page to request portal access.
  2. Complete the required fields as prompted.
  3. UserID and password will be emailed within 1-2 business days.
  4. Complete payment of permit and admin fee with either an e-check or credit/debit card (Visa, MasterCard and Discover). Convenience fee may apply.
  5. Permit will be emailed to the email address on file and saved as an attachment on the license in your portal account.

Source URL: https://www.houstonpermittingcenter.org/aracpe1064