Austin, Texas — City Licensed

Quiet authority for the city's private lots.

Free, professional parking enforcement for Austin bars, restaurants, and property owners. Every agent is de-escalation certified and licensed under Austin City Code Chapter 13-7.

By the numbers
$0
Cost to property owners
100%
City-licensed agents
24/7
Deployment across Austin
90s
To authorize your lot online
Licensed by the City of Austin
Compliant with Austin City Code Ch. 13-7
De-escalation certified staff
Bonded & insured
How it works

Three steps. One account rep. Zero hassle.

From authorization to active enforcement, most lots are protected within 48 hours. No fees. No paperwork on your end. No awkward conversations with customers.

01

Authorize your lot

Sign a single-page authorization online. You designate the hours, the rules, and the boundaries. We're notified instantly and call you within the hour.

≈ 90 seconds
02

We deploy

A licensed agent walks your property with you, installs the signage Austin City Code requires, and assigns you a direct account representative with a personal cell line.

Within 48 hours
03

We enforce — calmly

Vehicles in violation are professionally immobilized. Drivers pay and release through our 24/7 online portal. You're never the bad guy.

Ongoing, 24/7
Why Austin Booting

Booting done with training, not tension.

De-escalation, first and always

Every agent completes verbal de-escalation training before stepping into the field. Frustrated drivers stay frustrated drivers — not incidents.

Authorized by the city

Fully permitted under Austin City Code Chapter 13-7 and Texas Occupations Code Chapter 2308. We operate within the rules — and we publish them right on this site.

Free for property owners

Zero authorization fees. Zero monthly retainers. Zero per-vehicle charges to you. Drivers in violation pay the release fee. That's the model.

One rep, direct line

You get a single account representative. You text them, they text back. No call centers, no tickets, no chasing.

We don't think of ourselves as the enforcement guys. We think of ourselves as the people who keep your customers' spots open — and your reviews clean.

— Operations team · Austin Booting
Authorize

One page. Ninety seconds. We respond instantly.

The moment you submit, our team is paged. Expect a call from your assigned account rep within the hour, often within minutes.

What happens next

Submit the form. We get a text + page the moment you click. Your account rep calls to confirm details and schedule the on-site walkthrough.

What we need from you

Your property address, ownership/management proof, and the rules you want enforced (hours, permitted vehicles, signage placement preferences).

What we handle

City code compliance, signage installation, all driver interactions, payments, releases, disputes, and incident documentation.

Property Authorization
No-cost

Free. No commitment. A licensed agent will call within the hour.

For drivers

Got a boot? Get going.

We know this isn't how you wanted your day to go. Pay online or scan the QR on your notice. Release code in minutes.

Release your vehicle online, any hour.

No phone trees. No standing around. Pay the release fee, get your code, drive away. Our team can also walk you through it 24/7 at the number on your notice.

1 Scan the QR on your boot notice or visit our release portal
2 Enter the boot ID and pay the release fee
3 Show the release code at the device, or follow removal instructions
4 Need help? Call your assigned release rep, 24/7
Scan to release
austinbooting.com/release
Common questions

What property owners actually ask.

Nothing. There is no setup fee, no monthly retainer, no per-vehicle charge to the property. Our compensation comes entirely from the release fees paid by drivers who park in violation of your rules. The economics work because we only get paid when someone actually breaks your rules — which means we share your incentive to keep your lot well-signed, well-marked, and well-respected.
Yes. We operate under Austin City Code Chapter 13-7 (Vehicle Immobilization Services) and Texas Occupations Code Chapter 2308. Our company holds an active Vehicle Immobilization Service License from the City of Austin Transportation Department, and every agent in the field holds an individual booting permit. We are bonded and insured, and all required signage is installed in compliance with city standards before enforcement begins.
This is the most common concern, and it's exactly what de-escalation training exists for. Our agents are trained to keep interactions calm, factual, and brief. We document every encounter, body cameras are standard, and we maintain a published code of conduct. If an incident escalates beyond what de-escalation can manage, the Austin Police Department is the next call — not your staff.
Most violations are addressed within 15–25 minutes during active enforcement hours. We deploy agents in patrol zones across Austin, and your lot is included in the rotation based on the hours and frequency you set during your walkthrough.
Absolutely. You set the rules during your on-site consultation. Common configurations include customer-only during open hours, permit-only at night, no overnight parking, no commercial vehicles, reserved spots for staff or specific tenants, and time-limited parking for short-stay zones. Your rules, our enforcement.
Easy. Your account rep can issue a courtesy release with one text from you. Some property owners use this for VIP customers, mistaken bookings, or genuine emergencies. There's no charge to you for courtesy releases.
Booting is our specialty and our preferred approach — it keeps the vehicle on your property and turns the situation into a quick transaction instead of a multi-day towing ordeal. We coordinate with licensed towing partners for situations that legally require it (abandoned vehicles, repeat offenders, fire lane obstructions).
Regulatory

Every rule. Plainly linked.

We believe in radical transparency about the law that governs what we do. Every regulation that applies to our work is one click away.

City of Austin

City Code Chapter 13-7

Vehicle Immobilization Services. The full Austin ordinance governing booting — licensing, signage, fee caps, agent permits, and operator conduct.

Read the ordinance
State of Texas

Occupations Code Ch. 2308

The state statute governing vehicle towing and booting. Sets baseline licensing, vehicle storage rules, and consumer protections statewide.

Read the statute
City of Austin

Booting Permits & Operator Licensing

How the City of Austin Transportation Department issues vehicle immobilization service licenses. Required for every operator, with individual permits for each agent.

City permitting info
Careers at Austin Booting

Become a licensed agent.
We'll handle the paperwork.

The City of Austin booting permit process can take weeks if you go it alone. Apply with us, and we walk you through every form, fill them out with you, and submit on your behalf — including the city filing fees.

Step 01

Apply with us

Submit our short online application. No experience required — character and judgment matter most.

Step 02

We file your city permit

We fill out the City of Austin booting permit application with you, then submit it to the Ground Transportation Permitting Office on your behalf and cover the filing fees.

Step 03

De-escalation certification

Complete our in-house verbal de-escalation training. Paid from day one.

Step 04

Field training

Shadow a senior agent for two weeks. Take on your own zone when you're ready.

Apply to be an agent
Now hiring

A recruiter will follow up within 1–2 business days.