The Street Banner Program provides a service to community nonprofits, arts and cultural groups, and other organizations that need an effective tool to promote events and public information of interest and benefit to Austinites and visitors. Street banners enhance the streetscapes of Austin, by adding a vibrant element that enlivens key corridors and the mobility experience for pedestrians, cyclists, transit users, and drivers. For Downtown and key districts, centers, and corridors, street banners strengthen a sense of place and district identity.
Please note: the Street Banners Program is switching payment processors for online transactions!
- The City of Austin has shifted customer payment activities to a new payment portal called CityBase over the last few months.
- CityBase will replace the current payment processor, Chase, for Street Banner account payments starting Tuesday, January 17, 2023.
The new payment portal offers:
- A more user-friendly interface
- Responsive design for a better mobile experience
- Customers can save payment information for use across City billing systems
Eligibility and Policies
Event organizers, nonprofit groups, public and governmental agencies, and public information campaigns may display Street Banners on City lampposts to promote charitable, educational, arts, community, and public interest activities and events. City code prohibits the use of banners for commercial advertising or political campaigns.
Street Banner Program Policies (.pdf)
Frequently Used Vendors (.pdf)
Note: The City of Austin does not design or fabricate banners.
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Lamppost Banners
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Vertical banners are installed on streetlight lampposts, in defined districts Downtown and around Austin. Lamppost banners make a big visual impact, creating a buzz around Downtown and in business districts where thousands of people see them each day. Lamppost banners are typically installed and removed on Tuesdays.
Standard Fee: Week 1: $200 per pole, Week 2+: $100 per pole
Interactive Map
Click here for an interactive map showing lamppost banner locations, geographic districts, subdistricts and banner poles.
Technical Specifications
Download lampost technical specifications (.pdf)
Application
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Over-the-Street Banners
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Over-the-street banners reach thousands of people daily on high-visibility roadways. They offer an affordable way for nonprofits to raise awareness for their mission, get people out to events, and raise funds for charitable causes. Over-the-street banners are typically installed and removed on Mondays.
Standard Fee: $600 per banner per two-week period (max. 3 locations)
Interactive Map
Click here for an interactive map of the over-the-street banner locations.
Technical Specifications
Download over-the-street technical specifications (.pdf)
Application
Questions
Contact us at ATXStreetBanners@austintexas.gov or 512-974-7805.