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Applying for Business Licensing
In Person: Houston Permitting Center Online: https://permits.houstontx.gov/ |
By Mail: Houston Permitting Center ATTN: Commercial Permitting P.O. Box 1561 Houston, Texas 77251 |
** For first time online access, account activation must be requested here: https://permits.houstontx.gov/aracontactus. Permits available online: Alcoholic Beverage License/Permit, Human Trafficking Certification, Coin-Operated Machine Registration, Dealer Permit, Donation Box License, Game Room License, Noise and Sound Permit, Street Vendor Permits. | |
**Administrative Fee - $32.16**
On December 15, 2010 City Council passed Ordinance Number 2010-1016 which amended the City of Houston Code of Ordinances by adding “Sec. 1-14 Administrative Fee”. In 2024, Section 1-14 requires an administrative fee of $32.16 to be collected at the time of application for any license, permit or service for which the fee is greater than $50.00. This includes all renewals regardless of whether or not an application is filed. This fee is in addition to the fee for the license, permit or service.
Click the links below for Permit Requirements:
• Alcohol and Alcohol-Related Business • Alternate Housing / Correction Facilities • Antique Dealer, Precious Metal Dealer, Resale Media & Clothing Dealer • BYOB • Burglar and Panic Alarms • Carnival • Charitable Solicitation • Coin-Operated Amusement Machine Decals • Common Market • Credit Access Business (Payday and Car Title Lenders) • Dance Halls • Donation Boxes • Game Rooms • Garage Sales / Yard Sales • Metal Recyclers • Mini-Warehouse • Second Hand Resellers • Sexually Oriented Businesses • Sexually Oriented Business Employees • Sound and Noise-Related Equipment • Security Camera FAQs • Street Vendors •
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To comply with the Code of Ordinances of the City of Houston, applicants seeking the following types of permits shall consent to and complete state or federal forms that are required to obtain a criminal history report. The applicable types of permits are: Crafted Precious Metal Dealer • Dance Hall Operator • Game Room Operator • Metal Recycler Dealer • S.O.B. Employee Applicants have the option of registering online by using the link above, or registering in person with the Commercial Permitting & Enforcement Section at the Houston Permitting Center, 1002 Washington Avenue, 77002. |