Houston, TX Parking Rules: Commercial & Oversized Vehicles (2026)
Key Facts
- Overnight Ban
- 2 AM to 6 AM all streets
- Street Limit
- 2 hours for large vehicles
- Tow Cost
- Starts at $459/hour
- Loading
- Active only, 2-hour max
- Enforcement
- ParkHouston
Summary
Houston bans commercial and large vehicles from parking on residential streets from 2 AM to 6 AM under Chapter 26. Large vehicles (over 8 ft tall or 22 ft long) have a 2-hour limit. Towing starts at $459 per hour.
Sec. 545.302. STOPPING, STANDING, OR PARKING PROHIBITED IN CERTAIN PLACES. (a) An operator may not stop, stand, or park a vehicle:(1) on the roadway side of a vehicle stopped or parked at the edge or curb of a street;(2) on a sidewalk;(3) in an intersection;(4) on a crosswalk;(5) between a safety zone and the adjacent curb or within 30 feet of a place on the curb immediately opposite the ends of a safety zone, unless the governing body of a municipality designates a different length by signs or markings;(6) alongside or opposite a street excavation or obstruction if stopping, standing, or parking the vehicle would obstruct traffic;(7) on a bridge or other elevated structure on a highway or in a highway tunnel;(8) on a railroad track; or(9) where an official sign prohibits stopping.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: the cited page had not changed since it was quoted.
Full Breakdown
Commercial vehicles (defined as trucks or vehicles displaying commercial signs, excluding taxis, limousines, and buses) are prohibited from parking on public streets between 2 AM and 6 AM. Large vehicles (over 8 feet in height or 22 feet in length) may not park on any residential street except for active loading and unloading, limited to 2 hours. Towing for large vehicle violations starts at $459 per hour with $35 per day storage. ParkHouston enforces commercial vehicle parking regulations. Short-term moving rental trucks are allowed for up to 72 hours while loading or unloading. Commercial vehicles parked on residential property must be on improved surfaces and comply with Chapter 28 residential parking rules.
Violations & Fines
Commercial vehicle 2 AM to 6 AM ban: citation (APK-40). Large vehicle in residential district: citation (APK-41). 2-hour limit exceeded: citation (APK-42). Towing starts at $459/hour.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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