Dibs & Space Saving: Humble vs La Porte

Can I save a parking spot on the street in Humble?

No. Humble does not have a space-saving or dibs program. Public street parking is first-come, first-served, and placing objects in the street to reserve spaces is not permitted.

Does Humble get enough snow for parking dibs to apply?

No. Southeast Texas rarely receives significant snow or ice. Dibs-style parking reservation systems are not relevant or established in Humble.

What if someone puts cones in the street to save parking?

Placing cones, chairs, or other objects in public streets to reserve parking may constitute an obstruction. The city may remove the items, and code enforcement may follow up with the responsible party.

Can I save a parking spot on the street in La Porte?

No. La Porte does not permit reserving public street parking spaces with chairs, cones, or other objects. Public streets are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Does La Porte have a dibs system for parking?

No. The dibs system is associated with snowy northern cities. La Porte's Gulf Coast climate does not produce the conditions that give rise to space-saving practices.

What happens if someone puts cones in the street to save a spot?

Objects placed in the public right-of-way to reserve parking may be removed by the city as an obstruction. There is no right to reserve public street parking for personal use.