Veterans and Military Affairs

Disabled Veterans PSA

Effective:  Sunday, May 5th, 2024:  Houston Airport System Parking Privilege Changes:  Military Vehicle License Plates
Parking Fees Waiver of Military Plates The following is a list of those plates that are recognized by Texas State Law (Texas Transportation Code 681.008:  Sections 504.202; 504.308; 504.310; 504.315; 504.316; 504.319) and Houston City Code.

Eligibility

Qualifying veterans can choose between:

• Up to 60 consecutive days in an Eco Park lot or
• Up to 5 consecutive days in a parking garage

If the vehicle is parked past the complimentary period, the Veteran is responsible for paying the daily parking rate for each additional day. Refunds will not be issued after a vehicle leaves the parking facility.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPLIMENTARY PARKING

• Driver’s License or Military Card
• Copy of the current (unexpired) vehicle registration renewal receipt
• A vehicle that has qualified permanently affixed active (unexpired) Veteran License Plate

To receive complimentary parking:

• The Veteran must be present, and in the vehicle, and have proper identification.
• Driver must pull a ticket when entering the parking facility.
• Driver must exit through a manned lane: “Cash/Need Help”
• Parking attendant must verify license plate qualifies for complimentary parking.

Complimentary parking will not be offered if:

• A vehicle is displaying temporary dealer tags or paper tags.
• The owner has elected not to mount the Veteran License Plate on their vehicle.
• The Veteran is not in the vehicle when the vehicle exits the parking facility. 
• Complimentary Veterans Parking may not be combined or used with valet parking or reservations. 
• All employees working at Houston Airports (IAH/HOU), please be informed that the veteran free parking benefit is not applicable for employees parking for work purposes. Additionally, to qualify for free parking, all requirements must be met at the time of exit.
• Please note that once you exit the parking lot, refunds will not be issued.

• Disabled Veteran License Plates: Houston Airport Parking fees are waived for vehicles bearing Disabled Veteran license plates issued by the State of Texas or any other U.S. state that indicate on the face of the license plate that the owner of the vehicle is a Disabled Veteran of the United States armed forces.
• Military Specialty License Plates: Houston Airport parking fees are waived for vehicles bearing any of the following military specialty license plates issued by the State of Texas:
• Airman’s Medal
• Air Medal
• Air Medal with Valor
• Army of Occupation Medal
• Borinqueneers Congressional Gold Medal
• Bronze Star Medal
• Bronze Star Medal with Valor
• Coast Guard Medal
• Commendation Medal with Valor for each branch of the military and for joint service
• Congressional Medal of Honor
• Defense Meritorious Service Medal
• Defense Superior Service Medal
• Disabled Veterans
• Distinguished Flying Cross medal with Valor
• Distinguished Flying Cross
• Distinguished Service Medal
• Legion of Merit
• Legion of Valor (issued for recipients of Air Force Cross, Air Force Distinguished Service Cross, Army Distinguished Service Cross, Navy Cross, or Medal of Honor)
• Meritorious Service Medal
• Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal
• Navy and Marine Corps Medal
• Pearl Harbor Survivor
• Prisoner of War Medal
• Purple Heart
• Silver Star Medal
• Soldier’s Medal
• WWII Veteran
• Out of State: Disabled Veteran

Thank you for your service to our country.

Houston Airport System webpage for Parking for Military Veterans is https://www.fly2houston.com/parking/disabledveterans