ALT Update: Advanced Pay Account (APA) Ending in 2024
The Houston Permitting Center will be retiring all Advanced Pay Accounts (APA) on December 31, 2024.
Starting on January 1, 2024:
NO new Advanced Pay Accounts may be opened
NO deposits may be made to existing Advanced Pay Accounts
Account holders will have until November 30, 2024 to draw down their balance and close their account.
A request to close an APA account can be processed at any time and customers will receive a refund for their APA balance.
Questions regarding Sign Administration APAs, contact 832-394-8890 or signadministration@houstontx.gov. For all other APA accounts, contact the Permits Section at 832-394-8899 or hpcapa@houstontx.gov.