Default meters Mon-Sat 7am–6pm

What the rule says

ParkHouston FAQ and city code: meters are enforced Monday through Saturday, 7:00am–6:00pm, except where the pay station or posted signs say otherwise. Not enforced on official city holidays. Pay-by-plate; license plate is the receipt. Enforcement: See pay station; some districts run later or 7 days. Rate: About $1.50-$2.25/hr downtown/midtown; some nightlife corridors higher after 6pm. Limit: Posted 2-10 hours; do not feed past the limit.

When it applies

Schedule

Mon-Sat typical 7:00am–6:00pm · About $1.50-$2.25/hr downtown/midtown; some nightlife corridors higher after 6pm · Posted 2-10 hours; do not feed past the limit

If you get it wrong

Citation

City-wide meter window

Mon–Sat, 7:00 AM–6:00 PM

Citation & source

Issuing agency

ParkHouston (Administration & Regulatory Affairs)

Last verified

Aug 28, 2026 — Source last verified Aug 28, 2026 (45d ago). This rule matches its official source as of that date.

Official source

https://www.houstontx.gov/parking/faq.html(opens in a new tab)