Houston House Moving Permit Bond
What it is & who requires it
Registered house movers obtaining a permit to move each structure inside or into Houston.
Obligee: City of Houston, Harris County, Texas. Citation: City of Houston House Moving License and Permits guide (Public Works).
Bond amount
The required bond amount is $3,500.
How to get it
This bond issues online — get bonded through our portal, usually in a single sitting once you confirm the bond, amount, and obligee.
Term & renewal
Term: Per move
Renewal: Per structure
Filing
A permit bond required for each structure moved, plus a landowner agreement; separate from the annual house-mover license bond. Filed with City of Houston Public Works per the House Moving License and Permits guide.
Source
Verified against the obligee source (last checked 2026-06-07).
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Frequently asked questions
- Who requires the Houston House Moving Permit Bond?
- It’s required by City of Houston, Harris County, Texas (City of Houston House Moving License and Permits guide (Public Works)). Registered house movers obtaining a permit to move each structure inside or into Houston.
- How much is the Houston House Moving Permit Bond?
- The bond amount is $3,500.
- How do I get the Houston House Moving Permit Bond?
- This bond issues online — get bonded through our portal, usually in a single sitting once you confirm the bond, amount, and obligee.
- What is the term?
- Per move Renewal: Per structure
- Is this bond insurance for me?
- No. It protects the obligee and the public — not you. If a valid claim is paid, you repay the surety.
- How is this requirement verified?
- We verify it against the obligee’s primary source (last checked 2026-06-07); the source link is on this page.
