Earth Hauling Permit

Instrument Reference Number
HPWCODE1009
Areas of Interest
Valid Period
1 year
Inspection
Not Required
Renewal
Required
Plan Review
Not Required
Fee
$6.43
Admin fee
$32.16
Renewal fee
$6.43
Processing Time
1-2 business days
About

An earth hauling permit is required for anyone who wishes to transport earth materials in the City of Houston. Earth materials include: minerals, rocks, and soil. 

Conditions and Exceptions

Code Enforcement officers may request a copy of your earth hauling permit at any time. Please keep a legible copy of your permit within your vehicle. You may also display your Earth Hauling number (EH#) on your vehicle to assist in the identification of your permit. 

Apply What you need

To obtain approval for new or existing earth haulers, please submit a completed copy of the CE-1026 Earth Hauling Application.

Apply Online Steps
  1. Complete the Earth Hauling Application (CE-1026) form and submit it via email to [email protected].
  2. Register for or log in to your iPermits account.
  3. Once your application is processed, you will receive a sales order and instructions on how to pay for the permit/renewal online.
Apply by Mail Steps

Complete the Earth Hauling Application (CE-1026) and mail it along with a check or money order for the amount of $35.57 payable to the City of Houston to:

City of Houston
PWE-Permits Office
P.O. Box 2688
Houston, TX 77252-2688

Renew What you need

To renew your earth hauling permit, please submit a completed copy of the CE-1026 Earth Hauling Application. 

Renew by Mail Steps

Complete the Earth Hauling Application (CE-1026) and mail it along with a check or money order for the amount of $35.57 payable to the City of Houston to:

City of Houston
PWE-Permits Office
P.O. Box 2688
Houston, TX 77252-2688 

A copy of the approved permit will be mailed to the address listed on your form.

Renew Online Steps
  1. Complete the Earth Hauling Application (CE-1026) form and submit it via email to [email protected].
  2. Register for or log in to your iPermits account.
  3. Once your application is processed, you will receive a sales order and instructios on how to pay for the permit/renewal online.

Source URL: https://www.houstonpermittingcenter.org/hpwcode1009