Licenses & Permits

Types of Permits

Most licensing and permitting in the City of La Porte is handled through the Permitting and Inspections Division of the Planning Department.

The City Secretary’s Office is responsible for the issuance of certain permits and licenses. 

• Alcoholic beverage and liquor licensing is conducted through the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission. 
• Solicitor's permits
• Solicitor's registrations
• Food trucks and food-related solicitors have a slightly different process involving Harris County and the City of La Porte Fire Marshal's Office