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Permits
Find required forms, additional licenses, and tools for completing your permit application.
Application and Instructions
Find detailed information on how to download, complete, and submit a special event application.
Permitting Process
General guidelines for when a special event permit is required and what the permitting process entails.
Additional Permits
Required permits for specific features of your special event.
Permit Fees
Understand how permit fees are determined and calculate how much your event permitting may cost.
Creating an Event Map
Instructions for creating and submitting event maps with your permit application.
Parks
Planning and permitting requirements for events occurring in city parks.
Food Service
Planning and permitting requirements for preparing, selling, and/or serving food at your event.
Application Review and Denial
Application review process and why some permits may be denied or revoked.
Plan an Event
Tips, resources, and rules for planning and permitting a successful special event.
Event Planning Tools
Organize your event logistics such as date and location with these planning resources and tools.
Event Categories
Find information about permitting fees and policies for each type of event.
Events Calendar
Avoid planning conflicts: see what other permitted special events are happening around Seattle.
Free Speech Events
How to get permitted for a rally, protest, or demonstration.
Licensing Your Vendors and Suppliers
Learn about licensing requirements for vendors and suppliers participating in your event.
Recycling/Composting/Trash
Learn about waste management requirements for your event and how to coordinate services.
Neighborhood Communication
Guidance and information about required communication with the neighborhood(s) around your event.
Public Transportation
Understand and plan for how your event may impact public transportation.
Venues with Added Requirements
Event locations that have special considerations or other requirements for holding events.
Policies and Compliance
Resources for understanding event requirements such as insurance and accessibility.
Insurance
Accident protection, alcohol, and other insurance requirements for your event.
ADA and Non-Discrimination Policies
Information to help you ensure your event is safe and accessible for people with disabilities.
Street, Sidewalk, and Curb Use
Additional permit requirements for events that use Seattle public streets, sidewalks, or curb space.
Alcohol and Marijuana
Licensing and planning requirements for alcohol and marijuana at special events.
Outdoor Amplified Sound
Permitting and noise variance rules for amplified sound at outdoor events such as concerts.
Restroom Facilities
Recommendations and requirements for providing adequate restroom facilities at your event.
Cancellations Due to Weather
What to do if an event must be canceled or postponed due to weather conditions.
Drones
Permitting guidelines and limitations for drone use.
Admission Tax
Guidance on how to charge and collect taxes on event entry fees.
Waterways
Rules and review process for special events using Seattle waterways.
Public Safety
Learn about emergency safety planning for special events.
Public Safety and Event Management
Crowd management requirements for different events and how to create an emergency safety plan.
Fire Safety
Fire safety requirements at special events, including rules for tents, cooking, fireworks and more.
Police Staffing
Event activities that may require Seattle Police Officers for public safety and/or traffic control.
Medical Staffing
Medical staffing for emergency safety based on event size and type.
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Policies and Compliance
Resources for understanding event requirements such as insurance and accessibility.
Insurance
Accident protection, alcohol, and other insurance requirements for your event.
ADA and Non-Discrimination Policies
Information to help you ensure your event is safe and accessible for people with disabilities.
Street, Sidewalk, and Curb Use
Additional permit requirements for events that use Seattle public streets, sidewalks, or curb space.
Alcohol and Marijuana
Licensing and planning requirements for alcohol and marijuana at special events.
Outdoor Amplified Sound
Permitting and noise variance rules for amplified sound at outdoor events such as concerts.
Restroom Facilities
Recommendations and requirements for providing adequate restroom facilities at your event.
Cancellations Due to Weather
What to do if an event must be canceled or postponed due to weather conditions.
Drones
Permitting guidelines and limitations for drone use.
Admission Tax
Guidance on how to charge and collect taxes on event entry fees.
Waterways
Rules and review process for special events using Seattle waterways.
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