Veterans Parking

Eligibility Requirements for Veterans Parking (please read before parking)

Houston Airports is proud to offer complimentary parking for eligible veterans at both IAH and HOU. If you have a qualifying Texas veteran license plate, here’s how it works.

Do I Qualify?

To receive complimentary parking, all of the following must be true:

• You are present in the vehicle when exiting the parking facility.
• Your vehicle displays a permanently affixed, active (unexpired) Texas Veteran license plate.
• You present a valid driver’s license or military ID.
• You must provide the current, original (unexpired) DMV vehicle registration renewal paper receipt for the veteran plate holder. Digital copies (phone/tablet images or screenshots) will not be accepted at checkout.

Temporary dealer or paper tags are not accepted.

How Long Can I Park?

Eligible veterans may choose one of the following per airport visit:

• Up to 60 consecutive days in an ecopark lot

Or

• Up to 5 consecutive days in a parking garage

If your vehicle remains parked beyond the complimentary period, the standard daily parking rate will apply for each additional day.

What Do I Need to Do at the Airport?

• Pull a ticket when entering the parking facility.
• Exit through a “Need Help” lane.
• Allow the parking attendant to verify your license plate and eligibility.

When Complimentary Parking Does Not Apply

Complimentary parking will not be offered if:

• The vehicle displays temporary dealer or paper tags.
• The Veteran license plate is not mounted on the vehicle.
• The Veteran is not present in the vehicle at exit.
• The parking is for work purposes (employees must use employee parking).
• The benefit is combined with valet parking or an online reservation.

Please note: Complimentary parking is subject to availability and applies per airport visit. Once you exit the parking facility, refunds will not be issued.