Temporary Placement of Art
The City of Houston has regulations, procedures and permit requirements to authorize artwork for placement on City of Houston property such as a right of way, park, health center, police or fire station, library or community center. This includes artworks such as murals, sculptures, art displays and commemoratives.
City Department Directors may authorize Temporary Art Permits.
The Director may extend the temporary placement for two consecutive periods of time not to exceed 90 days each, for a total of 270 days. Temporary art displays cannot become permanent installations once the permits have expired.
Permanent artworks require approval by Houston’s City Council.
Please submit the following to complete the application package:
- Completed application form
- Mural concept sketch or rendering, include:
- location, dimensions, materials, and any text
- Site map/photo with red cloud annotation: Show mural location clearly with nearby street names
- Letter from sponsor confirming sponsorship
- Send the completed form via e-mail to [email protected] and [email protected]. Incomplete submissions or mismatched project details will result in denial.
- The City reviews the application and required documents and will contact you for any corrections or questions. If approved, the City issues an Encroachment Permit.
Application must be submitted at least 40 consecutive days before the display date sought.