Ambulance Operating Permit
There shall be a fee for the ambulance operator's permit required pursuant to section 4-15 of this Code, and all permits issued under this chapter shall be valid for one year from the date of issuance. Such permits may be renewed after the termination date of the initial permit and during that same year by paying a prorated permit fee.
If your application is approved, you will be contacted to schedule an appointment to inspect your vehicles.
If application doesn’t meet all requirements it will be denied.
If State license is revoked, the department will proceed in revoking their operating permit.
- An Ambulance service permit application completely filled out and notarized,
- Copy of Medical Protocols in digital format,
- EMS Provider is registered in Harris Count as a legal business,
- Copies of Texas Driver License for each person listed as the owner,
- Copies of TX DL, DSHS certification,
- COH Driver Ambulance Permit, Copy of EMS Provider License, Certificate of Vehicle Authorization, Certificate Auto Liability Insurance.
Bring the completed application, supporting documents and payment to:
7427 Park Place Blvd
Houston, TX 77087
Mail the completed application, supporting documents and payment to:
City of Houston - EMS Program
7427 Park Place Blvd
Houston, TX 77087
Applications that are pending corrections for more than 2 weeks will be rejected and returned to the company.
Decal inspections
The company will not have a current ambulance service permit until at least one ambulance passes inspection and receives its decal.
Spot inspections
In the field ambulances are subject to spot inspections by City of Houston health officers. Refusing a spot inspection will result in enforcement action.
Application process starts again. No grace period is given for expired permits or decals.
- An Ambulance service permit application completely filled out and notarized,
- Copy of Medical Protocols in digital format,
- EMS Provider is registered in Harris Count as a legal business,
- Copies of Texas Driver License for each person listed as the owner,
- Copies of TX DL, DSHS certification,
- COH Driver Ambulance Permit, Copy of EMS Provider License, Certificate of Vehicle Authorization, Certificate Auto Liability Insurance.
Bring the completed application, supporting documents and payment to:
7427 Park Place Blvd
Houston, TX 77087
Mail the completed application, supporting documents and payment to:
City of Houston - EMS Program
7427 Park Place Blvd
Houston, TX 77087