Chapter 22, Article I of the City of Houston Code of Ordinances requires a street vendor permit — and the $10,000 surety bond that conditions it — from anyone engaged in the temporary or transient sale of merchandise from a vehicle, vacant lot, or building space, administered by the Houston Permitting Center's Administration & Regulatory Affairs division (Commercial Permitting and Enforcement).

What the vendor bond actually guarantees

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Vendor bonds like this usually clear fast — many issue right after purchase, and at most within 1–2 business days. Your e-signed bond will arrive by email, ready to file.

$250 flat: City of Houston street vendor permit bond ($10,000), required under Chapter 22 of the Code of Ordinances. Apply online — issued instantly.

City of Houston Street Vendor Bond ($10,000)

City of Houston, TX - Street Vendor ($10,000)

Final premium can vary based on underwriting factors

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