Ambulance Decal

Instrument Reference Number
HHD1015
Areas of Interest
Valid Period
1 year
Inspection
Required
Renewal
Not Required
Plan Review
Not Required
Fee
$353.81
Admin fee
$32.16
Processing Time
5 business days
About

Operating an ambulance in the City of Houston without a valid decal affixed to the ambulance by a health officer will result in enforcement action. This does not exclude ambulances that have had their decals paid for or are scheduled to be inspected.

The ambulance must pass inspection and receive its decal before it can be legally operated. No grace period is given for expired permits or decals.

Decals expire concurrently with the ambulance operator's permit under which they are issued. 

After Approval

In the field ambulances are subject to spot inspections by City of Houston health officers. Refusing a spot inspection will result in enforcement action.

Conditions and Exceptions

Decals are non-transferable between ownerships and ambulances.

If the company sells any ambulance(s) or go out of business notify the EMS Program immediately and surrender any decals and permits. It is highly encouraged companies remove the company name, logos, and TDSHS provider number from any ambulances being sold.

Apply What you need

To add or remove a vehicle on an existing ambulance company permit: 

Apply in Person Steps

Submit a completed Ambulance Decal Application and Method of Payment to the EMS Program Office located at:

7411 Park Place
Houston, Texas 77087

Apply by Mail Steps

Mail a completed Ambulance Decal Application and Method of Payment to the following address:

EMS Program Office
7427 Park Place
Houston, Texas 77087

Inspection What you need

Review the Decal Inspection Guide within the Ambulance service permit application for equipment requirements. 

Inspection Schedule by Phone Steps

All decal inspections including re-inspections must be scheduled by calling 832.393.5740 to reserve an appointment time.


Source URL: https://www.houstonpermittingcenter.org/hhd1015