Permits for vendor markets, city by city.
Running a vendor market usually takes four sets of approvals: an event permit for the organizer, business or vendor licenses for sellers, sales tax registration with the state, and temporary food permits for anyone selling food. Each page below lists the exact permits, agencies and official links for one city or county.
Updated
DC, Maryland and Virginia.
Washington, DCAnnapolis, MDAnne Arundel County, MDBaltimore, MDBaltimore County, MDBowie, MDCalvert County, MDCarroll County, MDCharles County, MDCollege Park, MDFrederick, MDFrederick County, MDGaithersburg, MDGreenbelt, MDHagerstown, MDHarford County, MDHoward County, MDHyattsville, MDLaurel, MDMontgomery County, MDOcean City, MDPrince George's County, MDRockville, MDSalisbury, MDSt. Mary's County, MDTakoma Park, MDWashington County, MDWestminster, MDAlexandria, VAArlington County, VAFairfax (City), VAFairfax County, VAFalls Church, VAFauquier County, VAFredericksburg, VAHerndon, VALeesburg, VALoudoun County, VAManassas, VAManassas Park, VAPrince William County, VASpotsylvania County, VAStafford County, VAVienna, VAWinchester, VA
Major US cities.
Alaska
Arkansas
California
Delaware
Florida
Hawaii
Idaho
Indiana
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
North Dakota
Oklahoma
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Vermont
Check your city, or compare them all.
Event permit checkerPick your city and answer three questions to get your permit list.What event permits costFees and deadlines across every place, with a CSV download.Organizer sales tax duties by stateWhere organizers must keep vendor lists, check registrations or collect tax.Cottage food laws by stateWhether home bakers need a permit to sell at markets, the fee and the sales cap, all 50 states.
What event permits cost, city by city.
As each city states it. Not published means the official pages we read don't give the figure; ask the office.
| City or county | Event permit fee | Apply ahead | Food vendor permit fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington, DC | $158.00 per day up to ten consecutive days | Apply no later than 60 days before the proposed event | $54.35 per inspector per hour, 4-hour minimum (one inspector for every ten vendors) |
| Annapolis, MD | Not published | Special event applications must be submitted at least four (4) weeks before the event (stated on the city's Recreation and Parks facility permitting page) | $114.00 for High/Moderate Priority facilities or $35.00 for Low Priority; penalty $22.80 or $7.00 if received less than two weeks before the event |
| Anne Arundel County, MD | $100 expedited fee if filed less than 90 days before the event | Submit no later than 90 days and no earlier than one year before the start date | $114.00 for High/Moderate Priority facilities or $35.00 for Low Priority; penalty $22.80 or $7.00 if received less than two weeks before the event |
| Baltimore, MD | Application fee $80 more than 10 weeks before, $125 at 10 to 8 weeks, $250 at 8 to 6 weeks | Submit a complete application at least 6 weeks before the event | $50.00 application fee per booth or stand |
| Baltimore County, MD | $177.00 for a one-day or consecutive-dates temporary event (form Rev 5/2023) | Application must be filed at least 60 calendar days before the event | $35 per day of the event |
| Bowie, MD | $100 application fee per Special Event application | Not published | Not published |
| Calvert County, MD | $50 application fee (county page); the 2020 manual lists permit fees from $50 (under 100 guests) to $1000 (5001 or more guests) and a $250 refundable deposit for large events | At least 60 days before the event; 6 months for High Impact Events (road closure of 12 hours or more, or 2,000 or more expected) | $110 if received 10 or more days before; $143 at 6-9 days; $209 at 3-5 days; $269 under 3 days (fee schedule effective July 1, 2026) |
| Carroll County, MD | Not published | Preliminary request 60 days before; completed application 40 days; law enforcement acknowledgement 21 days; insurance certificate and final traffic plan 14 days | Not published |
| Charles County, MD | Not published | Submit at least 45 days before the event; larger or complex events may need more time | $100.00 license fee; $20.00 for nonprofits (with IRS 501(c)(3) proof); $50.00 for a licensed Charles County food service establishment; $300.00 administrative fee on top if received less than 10 days before the event |
| College Park, MD | Not published | File no less than 15 days and no more than 60 days before the event | Not published |
| Frederick, MD | $128 flat fee (per the guide dated 1/28/2014) | Submit at least 45 days before the event | $50 permit fee as of September 1, 2025; $45 late fee if the application is not received at least 3 business days before the event |
| Frederick County, MD | $57.00 zoning review; $63.00 minimum building; $151.00 minimum life safety; $33.00 application; $75.00 health review; $11.00 automation enhancement (incorporated towns pay the same except no zoning review fee) | Allow two weeks for initial agency review comments | $50 permit fee as of September 1, 2025; $45 late fee if the application is not received at least 3 business days before the event |
| Gaithersburg, MD | Not published | Several months ahead: 3 months for events of 1,000 or more people, events with fireworks, food or alcohol, inflatables, live animals or generators, and street closures; 2 months for events of 999 or fewer | For-profit, potentially hazardous or open food: $70 per license at an event; pre-packaged non-hazardous food: $40 first license, $35 each additional; non-profit: $30 hazardous or $15 non-hazardous; late fee $30 |
| Greenbelt, MD | Not published | Permits must be received at least 5 business days before the event | Not published |
| Hagerstown, MD | Not published | Recommended 6 months ahead, no less than 3 months; staff may approve sooner at their discretion | $25.00 |
| Harford County, MD | $50.00 zoning certificate fee and a $500 cleanup bond (the FAQ says the bond is not required for events under 300 attendees) | Application with site plan at least 60 calendar days before the event | $25 if received 10 or more business days before the event; $50 at 6-9 business days; $100 at 3-5 business days; $150 under 3 business days |
| Howard County, MD | Not published | At least 60 calendar days before, and up to one year in advance of, the event date | $72.00 application fee (non-profit applicants exempt) |
| Hyattsville, MD | $8 if submitted in person; $10 if submitted online | Typical turnaround 1 to 2 business days | Not published |
| Laurel, MD | $75.00, paid when the application is filed | File at least 60 days, but not more than 180 days, before the event | City Mobile Food Vendor License $150.00 per vehicle |
| Montgomery County, MD | Not published | Apply at least 30 days prior to the event | For-profit, potentially hazardous or open food: $70 per license at an event; pre-packaged non-hazardous food: $40 first license, $35 each additional; non-profit: $30 hazardous or $15 non-hazardous; late fee $30 |
| Ocean City, MD | $100.00 application fee; $100.00 late submission fee; public property usage $250 per venue/block/day (Mar 16-Oct 31) or $150 (Nov 1-Mar 15); $75.00 concession fee on approval | At least 90 days before the event (no earlier than one year); approval may take up to 120 days | $200.00 per booth for a single-day event and $250.00 per booth for multiple days (without a certified operator); $80.00 per booth with a certified operator on site; $500.00 late fee |
| Prince George's County, MD | Not published | Submit 45 days before the event, and no less than 3 weeks before; later applications are not guaranteed review and carry expedited review fees | Not published |
| Rockville, MD | $50 non-refundable application fee | At least 120 days before the event if it includes road closures; at least 90 days for all other events | For-profit, potentially hazardous or open food: $70 per license at an event; pre-packaged non-hazardous food: $40 first license, $35 each additional; non-profit: $30 hazardous or $15 non-hazardous; late fee $30 |
| Salisbury, MD | Not published | Requests at least 30 days before the event; refunds only if cancelled 14 days ahead | $75 application fee (non-refundable) |
| St. Mary's County, MD | $50 non-refundable application fee ($100 if received under 30 days ahead); park reservation fee $750 nonprofit or $800 commercial; staffing $24/hour/staff member | Application at least 30 days before the event; documents and fees at least two weeks before | $60 temporary food permit; $50 late fee |
| Takoma Park, MD | Not published | Notify neighbors and post signs at least one week in advance | For-profit, potentially hazardous or open food: $70 per license at an event; pre-packaged non-hazardous food: $40 first license, $35 each additional; non-profit: $30 hazardous or $15 non-hazardous; late fee $30 |
| Washington County, MD | $50 application fee, credited toward event fees that depend on the size of the event | Submit at least three months but no more than six months before the event; all fees paid at least 30 days before | $25.00 |
| Westminster, MD | Not published | Permit applications require fourteen (14) business days | Not published |
| Alexandria, VA | $50 application fee (Visa/MasterCard only) | Applications should be submitted at least 6 months before the event date | $40 annual application fee (maximum state fee per vendor per calendar year; proof of prior payment can be submitted) |
| Arlington County, VA | No fee for the Arlington County Special Event application | At least 90 days before the event date; applications with less notice risk denial | Not published |
| Fairfax (City), VA | $50 for non-profits and $100 for for-profit/business groups (application fee, no venue); venue rental is extra: $100 for the first 2 hours plus $25 per additional hour | No later than 90 business days prior to the event | $40 one-time fee per vendor, valid for the entire calendar year within Virginia (per the Health Department's requirements packet) |
| Fairfax County, VA | $140 for Tier-One; $285 for Tier-Two; credit card payments carry a 2.35% service charge | Not published | Not published |
| Falls Church, VA | Not published | At least 90 days in advance of the event date | $40 one-time fee per vendor, valid for the entire calendar year within Virginia (per the Health Department's requirements packet) |
| Fauquier County, VA | $110 (includes technology fee) | Not published | $40.00 Temporary Food Establishment Application Fee (no fee for exempt organizations, or vendors who paid the state fee this calendar year) |
| Fredericksburg, VA | $25 application fee | At least 60 days before for events up to 999 attendees with no street closure; at least 120 days before for 1,000 or more attendees or any street closure | $40 Temporary Event Application fee |
| Herndon, VA | $50 non-refundable application fee; Town Green base rate for 4 hours $400 resident or $600 non-resident for individuals and businesses ($200 or $300 for non-profits) | Quarterly deadlines: for example, events from July 1 to September 30, 2026 had to be submitted by April 1, 2026; insurance and permit copies are due 30 days before the event | $40 one-time fee per vendor, valid for the entire calendar year within Virginia (per the Health Department's requirements packet) |
| Leesburg, VA | $50 non-refundable proposal fee; insurance of $1,000,000 naming the Town as additional insured | Submit at least 45 days before the event | Not published |
| Loudoun County, VA | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Manassas, VA | No permit fee stated; City services such as officers are billed at $60.00 per officer or supervisor | Applications must be submitted at least 45 days prior to the event | $40.00 Temporary Event Initial Application Fee (if the applicant cannot show a receipt that the state fee was paid that calendar year) |
| Manassas Park, VA | $175.00 | Submit at least 10 working days before the event | $40.00 Temporary Event Initial Application Fee (if the applicant cannot show a receipt that the state fee was paid this calendar year) |
| Prince William County, VA | Not published | Apply 4 weeks before the event; carnivals and circuses 60 calendar days in advance | $40.00 Temporary Event Initial Application Fee (if the applicant cannot show a receipt that the state fee was paid that calendar year) |
| Spotsylvania County, VA | Not published | All special events: permit application submitted 60 days before the event | $40 Temporary Event Application fee |
| Stafford County, VA | Not published | Not published | $40 Temporary Event Application fee |
| Vienna, VA | Not published | 75 days before the event date (block parties: two weeks minimum) | $40 one-time fee per vendor, valid for the entire calendar year within Virginia (per the Health Department's requirements packet) |
| Winchester, VA | Not published | Not published | $40 (statewide TFE application fee per the state VDH page) |
| Anchorage, AK | Non-refundable processing fee of $50 (300 or fewer attendees), $150 (301 to 500) or $200 (501 or more) | At least 20 business days before the event; accepted up to one year ahead | $35 (one day), $50 (2 to 4 consecutive days), $75 (5 to 21 consecutive days); seasonal fees vary with risk type; 50% late fee |
| Birmingham, AL | Not published | Not published | $100 per vendor unit ($200 per unit when received less than 14 days before the event); $150 for the under-24-hour exemption application; no fee for the organizer application |
| Huntsville, AL | No application fee at this time | Basic event: at least 20 days; Enhanced event: at least 30 days; events serving alcohol: at least 6 weeks | Not published |
| Mobile, AL | Filing the application is free; separate fees apply, e.g. $5.00 Block Party Permit, $25.00 Road Closure Permit plus personnel costs if needed | Submit no later than 120 days before the event; shorter notice is considered at the city's discretion | Not published |
| Montgomery, AL | Not published | Not published | $10.00 per day per concession unit with a $30.00 minimum; maximum $140.00 for a 14-day event |
| Little Rock, AR | Not published | Not published | $5.00 per operational day |
| Chandler, AZ | Not published | Applications are accepted up to 12 months ahead; the city recommends at least 4-6 months for first-time events and 3-5 months for recurring events | Not published |
| Gilbert, AZ | $50.00 application fee plus $100.00 Special Event Permit Fee per day | Submit the application with all fees no later than 60 days before the event; new or larger events need more time | Not published |
| Glendale, AZ | Not published | Submit a complete package at least 60 days before the event, with all documents final 30 days before | Not published |
| Mesa, AZ | Small events $50; large events $100 per consecutive day up to 4 (maximum $300). All fees are non-refundable and due at application | Consultation request no later than 90 days before the event; applications at least 14 days (small events), 30 days (large events) or 90 days (street closures or traffic restrictions) before the event | Not published |
| Peoria, AZ | Not published | City strongly recommends applying at least 60 days before the event | Not published |
| Phoenix, AZ | $400 application fee (nonrefundable) | Submit a minimum of 90 days before the start date of the event | Not published |
| Scottsdale, AZ | $110 non-refundable review fee plus $220 permit fee; public-property use fees are extra | Submit no later than 60 calendar days before the event | Not published |
| Tempe, AZ | $50 application permit fee, with a $100 late fee if submitted within 60 days of the event, per the city fee sheet (marked effective January 1, 2021); event space and road closure fees are extra | Begin the online application at least 60 days before the event | Not published |
| Tucson, AZ | Not published | Submit at least 60 days in advance, but not more than one year before the event; applications within 30 days of an event may not be accepted | Not published |
| Anaheim, CA | Not published | Applications are required at least 180 days before the event and are accepted up to one year ahead | Not published |
| Bakersfield, CA | Not published | Applications due no later than 30 days before the event; the packet asks for a minimum of 30 business days of processing time | Not published |
| Berkeley, CA | Street events: $128 to $350 filing fee by impact level and timing, plus $350 refundable deposit. Park events: $180 to $1,000 for a one-day event by size and residency, plus $700 refundable deposit | Complete applications at least 30 days before (fewer than 500 attendees) or 60 days before (more than 500 or major street closures); events of 200 or more should start 6 to 9 months early | Service fee / multiple-day fee: food booth $182 / $250; pre-packaged food $44 / $75; event coordinator for 2 or more vendors $182 / $250 |
| Chula Vista, CA | $150 for an event with no road closure; $300 for an event with road closures (non-refundable) | Allow 45 days; applications must be submitted no later than 45 days before the event | Not published |
| Fremont, CA | Not published | All new events 6 months before; established events with road or sidewalk closure, 500 or more people or recurring, 90 calendar days before; smaller established events, 30 calendar days before (late fees $5-$10 per business day) | Not published |
| Fresno, CA | $378.00 total special event application processing fees; additional fees and permits may be required | Application and attachments must be received a minimum of 60 days before the event | Not published |
| Glendale, CA | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Huntington Beach, CA | Tier 1: $50 application, $150 daily permit, $150 daily venue. Tier 2: $225 application, $350 daily permit, $550 daily venue, $325 set-up/take-down | Applications must be submitted no less than 90 days in advance of the event | Not published |
| Irvine, CA | $300 application processing fee ($150 for nonprofit organizations); $500 expedited fee | Minor events (under 1,500 people): at least 30 days before; major events (over 1,500 people): at least 6 months before | Not published |
| Long Beach, CA | Non-refundable application fee of $102 (Tier I), $205 (Tier II) or $410 (Tier III), plus per-event-day permit and venue fees; a 10% administrative fee is added to all fees | Applications must be received at least 60 days before the event | Not published |
| Los Angeles, CA | $312 penalty fee if the application arrives 21 days or less before the event; $100 for technical corrections to a submitted application | Submit at least 45 days before the event | Not published |
| Oakland, CA | $85.00 (Tier 1), $439.00 (Tier 2), $1,804.00 (Tier 3), $5,083.00 (Tier 4), plus a 12.5% Rec & Tech fee | Tier 1 21 days, Tier 2 45 days, Tier 3 90 days, Tier 4 120 days before the event | Not published |
| Palm Springs, CA | $204 application fee, plus costs for city services | Apply at least six months ahead; approval can take one to four months | Not published |
| Pasadena, CA | Not published | Applications must be received 6 to 9 months before the event; the inquiry sheet is due at least six months before | Fee schedule effective July 1, 2026: Community Event Organizer $309; Prepackaged TFF $101; Prepackaged TFF with Samples $142; Food Preparation TFF $241 |
| Riverside, CA | $100 non-refundable permit fee for nonprofits; $500 for professional corporations, businesses and organizations; $300 late fee if submitted late | Submit no later than 60 days before the event (the 2026 application PDF says 60 business days) and as early as 6 months before | Not published |
| Sacramento, CA | Not published | Submit at least 60 days before the event; all requirements and fees due at least 10 days before | Not published |
| San Bernardino, CA | $1,279.20 (Planning Division fee schedule 2024), plus any street closure, police, staff and facility charges | Not published | Not published |
| San Diego, CA | $341 application fee; $80 per business day late fee when the application arrives less than 60 days before the event | Submit no later than 60 days before the event | Not published |
| San Francisco, CA | Not published | Reach out several months or more ahead depending on event size; the city says permit approvals can take 2 to 6+ months | $211 per event sponsor application; late fee of 50% of the application fee (fiscal 2026-27) |
| San Jose, CA | $875 Private Property Permit; $117 downtown core; $477 repeat event; $477 tent only | Application must be received at least 45 days before the event; review typically takes 45 days and the city asks for 90 days to a year in advance | Event coordinator: $0.00 for 1 food operation, $465.00 for 2 to 10, $726.00 for 11 to 20, $1,016.00 for 21 to 40, $1,450.00 for 41 or more; vendor $125.00 / $232.00 / $290.00 per event by risk category |
| Santa Ana, CA | Not published | Submit at least 90 days before the first event date, and up to 1 year ahead | Not published |
| Santa Barbara, CA | Not published | Applications up to one year ahead and no later than 90 days before the event; large or complex events may need to file up to 300 days ahead | Not published |
| Santa Clarita, CA | Application fee $200 for resident nonprofits, $250 for non-resident nonprofits and private functions, $300 for businesses and any commercial use (schedule effective January 1, 2026) | All fees are due 30 days before the event; applications with less than one month notice add a $175 late fee | Not published |
| Stockton, CA | $55 special event permit application fee | At least 45 calendar days before the event (an older city process sheet says 45 business days) | $179 application review fee; if inspected, $179 per hour on weekdays 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, $268.50 per hour after 5:00 p.m., and a minimum three-hour overtime rate of $805.50 on weekends and holidays |
| Aurora, CO | $85.25 application fee | Not published | Coordinator $160 ($50 late fee); vendor license $165; inspection $80 per hour |
| Boulder, CO | No application fee (facility fees and a deposit vary) | At least 120 days before the event; at least 60 days for alcohol service or road closures | Coordinator application $155 (may be waived case by case for non-profits); inspection $156 per hour |
| Colorado Springs, CO | Not published | Not published | Limited menu: $248.00 for 1 event, $340.00 for multiple events. Full menu: $298.00 for 1 event, $425.00 for multiple events |
| Denver, CO | Processing fee by daily attendance: 1 - 350 $25; 351 - 3,000 $75; 3,001 - 10,000 $150; 10,000+ $250. Fees are doubled for applications less than 60 days before setup, and a rush fee equal to the application fee applies if requirements are not met 5 days before the event | Apply 60 days before the event set up date; first-time or complex events should contact the office 90 days ahead; applications less than 30 days before setup are not accepted | Not published |
| Fort Collins, CO | $100 application fee ($50 for non-profits), plus a deposit of $250 to $5,000 by attendance | At least 45 business days before the event; 60 business days with alcohol or at Civic Center Park, Washington Park, Legacy Park or Oak Street Plaza | Vendor license: $105 for 1-3 consecutive days, $265 for 1-14 consecutive days, $315 for a calendar year; doubled if the application comes within 48 hours of the event |
| Lakewood, CO | $25 non-refundable application fee (waived for group events); group events $50 to $200 per day by attendance | Accepted up to 10 months ahead; submit at least 60 days before the event | Vendors: full food service $145 (or $175 if received 13 days or less before), pre-packaged only $125 ($155 late). Coordinators: $95 (or $125 if received 29 days or less before) |
| Hartford, CT | Not published | Festivals, parades, marathons, or events needing a Temporary Liquor Permit, Pyrotechnics Permit, State Capitol Police clearance or any street closure: submit 90 days before the event | $75 if submitted 15-30 days in advance; $125 if 5-15 days in advance; $150 within 5 days of the event |
| New Haven, CT | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Stamford, CT | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Wilmington, DE | Permit fees and city service costs vary by event; amounts not stated on the page | Submit at least 45 days before the event (later applications not accepted); pay all fees at least 2 weeks before | None |
| Cape Coral, FL | $40 processing fee | Submit 90 days before the event | $91 for a 1-3 day event; $105 for a 4-30 day event; $456 annual |
| Fort Lauderdale, FL | Not published | Not published | $91 for a 1-3 day event; $105 for a 4-30 day event; $456 annual |
| Gainesville, FL | $67 special event permit application | Review takes 3-4 weeks once submitted | $91 for a 1-3 day event; $105 for a 4-30 day event; $456 annual |
| Hialeah, FL | Not published | Not published | $91 for a 1-3 day event; $105 for a 4-30 day event; $456 annual |
| Jacksonville, FL | $100 first calendar day, $50 each additional day, maximum $200 plus processing fees | At least 90 days before the event for street-closure and special event applications; may apply up to one year ahead | $91 for a 1-3 day event; $105 for a 4-30 day event; $456 annual |
| Miami, FL | $250 for up to 1,000 attendees; $500 for over 1,000 attendees (fees as of May 15, 2025; double if submitted after deadlines) | At least 30 days for events up to 1,000 attendees; at least 45 days for events of 1,001 or more | $91 for a 1-3 day event; $105 for a 4-30 day event; $456 annual |
| Orlando, FL | Not published | Apply at least 60 days before the event | $91 for a 1-3 day event; $105 for a 4-30 day event; $456 annual |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | $100 application fee; single event permit $300 plus $200 for each succeeding day; $25 per additional vendor selling goods or services; refundable security deposit $600 to $1,800 depending on permit type; 501(c)(3) nonprofits exempt from permit fees but pay the application fee and deposit | Submit at least 60 days before the event; applications under 21 days are automatically denied; fees and deposits due 7 days before the event | $91 for a 1-3 day event; $105 for a 4-30 day event; $456 annual |
| Sarasota, FL | $50 non-refundable application fee; $250 if filed 89 to 60 days before, $500 if filed 59 to 30 days before; $50 per change order | Submit at least 90 days before the event (meeting encouraged 120 days ahead); no applications accepted under 30 days | $91 for a 1-3 day event; $105 for a 4-30 day event; $456 annual |
| St. Petersburg, FL | Not published | Not published | $91 for a 1-3 day event; $105 for a 4-30 day event; $456 annual |
| Tallahassee, FL | Not published | Submit at least 30 days before the event; the Events page says to allow 30-60 days for most permits | $91 for a 1-3 day event; $105 for a 4-30 day event; $456 annual |
| Tampa, FL | $50 non-refundable application fee, plus park rental and deposit fees (amounts not stated) | At least 90 days for events with street closures, city services or alcohol; at least 60 days for park-only events | $91 for a 1-3 day event; $105 for a 4-30 day event; $456 annual |
| Atlanta, GA | Outdoor festival (for-profit) $100.00 application fee and $500.00 permit fee for 250-1,999 attendance; non-profit $50.00 application and $250.00 permit; large gathering $50.00 application fee | Not published | $110.00 organizer fee; $146.00 plan review per vendor; $73.00 per day per high-risk vendor or $37.00 per day per low-risk vendor; $146.00 non-food permit |
| Augusta, GA | $100.00 deposit to confirm a reservation; liability insurance minimum of $1,000,000.00 bodily injury plus $300,000 property damage | Meet with Special Events at least 45 days before the event; proof of insurance due at least 60 days before; street closure requests at least 30 business days before | Not published |
| Savannah, GA | $30.00 non-refundable application fee; $150.00 base permit fee per permit (2024 Revenue Ordinance); park and square rental fees extra | Apply no later than 90 days before the event | Not published |
| Honolulu, HI | Not published | Not published | $50 (1 to 5 days), $75 (6 to 10 days), $100 (11 to 20 days); non-refundable; $0 for charitable and similar organizations |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $200 Special Event Application fee (starting July 1, 2025) | Submit at least 60 days before the event | $50 Event Registration & Single Event Temporary License; $200 Annual Temporary License |
| Des Moines, IA | Not published | Not published | $50 Event Registration & Single Event Temporary License; $200 Annual Temporary License |
| Boise, ID | Varies; the city publishes a fee estimate list | Start supplemental permits 120 days out, create the application at least 90 days out, submit at least 60 days out, pay fees at least 30 days out | $35 for one day, $45 for a single event of two to three days, $80 for four or more days or multiple events |
| Chicago, IL | Nonrefundable processing fee of $100 if complete 180 to 60 days before the event, rising to $2,000 if complete 28 to 21 days before | Applications are not accepted if completed less than 21 days before the event | Not published |
| Evanston, IL | $150 non-refundable application fee (except for city events); separate permit fees such as tent $50 per tent larger than 10x10 and park permit $150 ($250 for Lakefront Park) | Submit by January 31; applications less than 30 days before the event will not be considered | $111 for non-Evanston vendors (waived for Evanston establishments); $30 late fee if received 48 hours before; Seasonal Food Permit $274 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $15 block party or neighborhood association parade (with signatures from affected residents); $50 for public assemblies of over 25 people, parades and walk/run events | Complete at least 10 working days before the event; discuss events with significant impacts up to 3 months ahead | $50 for 1-2 days, $100 for 3-4, $150 for 5-6, $200 for 7-8, $250 for 9-10, $300 for 11-12, $350 for 13-14 consecutive days (non-refundable) |
| Indianapolis, IN | Not published | Application must be received at least 45 days before the event | No charge to register the event; vendor license $40.00 for 1 day, $55.00 for 2 days, up to $235.00 for 14 days |
| Overland Park, KS | Fees for City resources may apply | Not published | Not published |
| Wichita, KS | $25 application fee plus a community event license fee of $50 (one day), $200 (2-3 days) or $500 (4 or more days); $75 late fee; $25 street closure fee | Events with street closures at least 45 days before; applications without a late fee at least 30 days before (60 days for races); accepted up to 180 days ahead | Not published |
| Lexington, KY | $50 non-refundable application fee | At least 12 weeks before the event | Not published |
| Louisville, KY | $40 application processing fee for a small event (under 500 attendees); $75 for a large event (over 500 attendees) | Small events 60 days before the event; large events 90 days before | Not published |
| Baton Rouge, LA | Not published | Applications must be received at least 45 days before the event; parades, runs, races and marathons suggested at least 60 days | $25.00 flat per event for a Fair or Festival (written request); $25.00 flat for a Special Event/Temporary Permit |
| New Orleans, LA | Per the city's fee sheet dated 3/15/17: promoter special event occupational license $250.25 ($125.25 nonprofit), plus a permit type, e.g. $500.25 for a promoter of a free event with merchandise sales (Transient Vendor Class C; $0.00 nonprofit) or $250.25 for an exhibition charging admission ($125.25 nonprofit) | The guide recommends starting at least 90 days before the event | $25.00 flat for a Special Event/Temporary Permit; $25.00 flat per event for a Fair or Festival (written request), with no fee collected from each approved stand |
| Shreveport, LA | Not published | Submit at least 45 calendar days before the first day of the event; vendor load-in timeline due 30 days before | $25.00 flat per event for a Fair or Festival (written request); $25.00 flat for a Special Event/Temporary Permit |
| Boston, MA | Not published | Tier 1 (149 attendees or fewer, stationary): 10 business days; Tier 2 (150-250 attendees, moving or over 2 blocks): 20 business days; Tier 3 (over 250, multi-day, alcohol or carnival): 30 business days | Not published |
| Cambridge, MA | Not published | Not published | $25.00 (listed on the fee schedule as Temporary Food Handler's Permit) |
| Worcester, MA | Not published | Submit at least 90 days prior to the requested date of the event | $60 per permit; Food Permit (Bundle) $150 for 1-12 vendors, $300 for 13-24 vendors, $500 for 25+ vendors |
| Portland, ME | Not published | Not published | Eating Place - Temporary 1 - 4 Days $130.00; 5 -14 Days $205.00; Mobile Stick Built $270.00 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $34.00 non-refundable application fee; additional city service fees may apply | Submit at least 60 working days (12 weeks) before the event | Not published |
| Detroit, MI | Not published | Submit at least 60 days before the event; later applications are subject to automatic denial | $250 temporary license fee |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $100 non-refundable application fee; late fees of $100 to $200 apply for applications under 55 days out | Due no later than 70 days before the event start date (accepted up to a year ahead) | Not published |
| Lansing, MI | $250 if submitted 90 days or more before the event; $400 if less than 90 but more than 60 days; $800 if less than 60 but more than 30 days (non-refundable) | At least 90 days before the event to avoid a penalty; no applications accepted less than 30 days before | $100.00; $250.00 if the application is received less than 5 days before the event |
| Minneapolis, MN | $300 for block events in the business district; $1,850 for large events of 2,500 or more people; security deposit $200 (small) or $800 (large) | 14 days before the event; 60 days for large events | $100 for 1 to 10 vendors, $194 for 11 to 20 vendors, $289 for 21 or more; half at the Minneapolis Convention Center; plus a $50 statewide hospitality fee; fees double for late applications |
| St. Paul, MN | 2025 schedule: residential block club party $50; community festival $50; parade $200; general block party or athletic event $200 (under 1,000 attendees) up to $500 (over 7,500); plus any police services fee; late fee $25 per business day | At least 60 days for new events and 90 days for recurring events (police page); the 2025 guidebook says 60 days for all events except residential block parties (30 days) | $75 license fee (state fee schedule effective July 1, 2025) |
| Kansas City, MO | Not published | General park permit applications at least 30 days before the event | Not published |
| Springfield, MO | Not published | City ordinance text on the page: 30 business days before the event (60 business days for parades and races); another city page says apply at least 60 days before | $162 for a high priority permit; no fee for a low priority permit |
| St. Louis, MO | $25 non-refundable if submitted 90 or more days before the event; $100 if submitted less than 90 days before | No later than 30 days before the event; 90 days recommended | Traditional: $50 per day per vendor, up to 14 times a calendar year; Specialty: $100 annually; Sponsored: $50 per day for the sponsor and $20 per day per vendor; Farmers Market: $350 annually for the organizer and $100 annually per vendor; $10 expedited fee |
| Jackson, MS | $10.00 non-refundable application fee (permit fees are paid online through the portal) | Applications must be submitted no less than 15 days before the proposed event | Not published |
| Billings, MT | $100 filing fee | Turn in the packet at least 60 days before the event | Not published |
| Asheville, NC | Not published | Deadlines vary by event type and scale; missing one can cancel the process. Insurance certificates due at least 3 weeks before the event | Not published |
| Cary, NC | Not published | Submit plans at least 4 weeks before the event (review takes 10-14 business days) | $75 for each TFE permit issued |
| Charlotte, NC | $150 non-refundable application fee for festivals; $105 for parades, runs and walks | Apply at least 30 days before the event | Not published |
| Durham, NC | Not published | Due 90 days before the event if it has any of the listed characteristics (over 500 attendees, City services, alcohol, more than three food trucks, downtown street closure, amplified sound), otherwise 15 days before | $75 per proposed TFE permit |
| Fayetteville, NC | $100.00 Special Event Permit (fee schedule entry dated 2024) | Not published | $75.00 per event for Temporary Food Establishments |
| Greensboro, NC | Not published | Submit the Special Event Permit Application 60 days in advance; the Neighborhood Block Party application 30 days in advance | $75 per Temporary Food Establishment |
| Raleigh, NC | General event Tier I: $100 application fee and $250 permit fee; Tier II: $50 application and $100 permit; Tier III: listed as N/A. The application fee is non-refundable. | Tier I: 90 days; Tier II: 45 days; Tier III: 30 days before the event | $75 per TFE permit issued |
| Wilmington, NC | General event of 1,000 people or less: application fee $75 non-profit or $250 for-profit, plus $50 permit fee; larger events $150 or $500 plus $50; late applications add $150 (or $300) | 60 days for general events of 1,000 people or less; 90 days for larger events | Not published |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $100 (1 to 2 events); $200 (series of 3 to 5 events); $300 (series of 6 or more events) | Preliminary application at least 45 days before the event; completed application with executed Notification Affidavit at least 30 days before | $75.00 per vendor |
| Fargo, ND | Not published | Applications must be submitted 45 days prior to the event | Not published |
| Lincoln, NE | $45 per day | At least 4 weeks before the event | Single event $180 ($90 with a Lincoln establishment or non-profit); annual $430 ($215 non-profit); plus a one-time $86.19 state food permit fee if the vendor has no Nebraska Department of Agriculture permit |
| Omaha, NE | Not published | Not published | $476.00 Umbrella Permit fee (per 20 food vendors, per Omaha Municipal Code 11-256); $80.00 per booth vendor |
| Manchester, NH | Not published | Not published | Temporary Food Vendor: $25 per day; late fee an additional $25 within 2 weeks; nonprofit organizations with a Tax ID: no fee |
| Jersey City, NJ | Not published | Application must be submitted at least 60 days before the event; city department review takes 4 to 5 weeks after a complete application | Fee amounts are in the Division's downloadable fee list (changed August 1, 2025); not read |
| Newark, NJ | Not published | Block parties: at least 21 days (3 weeks) before the start date; no lead time stated for other special events | Not published |
| Albuquerque, NM | Not published | Notify impacted Neighborhood Associations no later than ten (10) days prior to the event | $25 (Prepackaged Risk 1, 14 days); $35 (Limited Preparation Risk 2, 14 days); $50 (Advanced Preparation Risk 3, 14 days); $50 (Market Annual); $30 (Market Late Season, Oct-Mar) |
| Henderson, NV | $125 non-refundable application fee | Received not less than 30 days nor more than 180 days before the event | Not published |
| Las Vegas, NV | Application processing fee $50 (Tier 1), $175 (Tier 2), $300 (Tier 3); expedited review fee $25, $90 or $150 | Tier 1 at least 15 days, Tier 2 at least 45 days, Tier 3 at least 90 days before the event | Not published |
| North Las Vegas, NV | Insurance minimum $2M aggregate / $1M per occurrence (permit fee not stated in the packet pages read) | Applications must be received no later than 30 days before the event | Not published |
| Reno, NV | Not published | Applications are due at least 90 days before the event | Not published |
| Buffalo, NY | Not published | Complete the application at least 90 days before the event | $106 (1-3 days), $120 (4-7 days) or $150 (8-14 days) if applied at least 5 days before; $146, $160 or $190 if later; extra $25 for a frozen dessert machine |
| New York City, NY | $25.00 application fee; Single Block Festival and Street Festival add 20% of total fees paid by vendors; commercial street events are charged by size, from $3,100 (small) up to $66,000 per location (extra-large) | Single Block Festival: 90 days; Street Event small 14 days, medium 30 days, large 45 days; Street Festival: by December 31 of the preceding year | $70 permit fee |
| Rochester, NY | Festival $200 (application fees are non-refundable) | 4 months prior to event | 1 day $55.00; 2-3 days $85.00; 4-14 days $115.00; low risk 1-14 days $55.00; $18 late fee |
| Syracuse, NY | $150 application fee, payable to the "Commissioner of Finance" | Applications are due 60 DAYS prior to the event | $130 (Temporary Food Service Establishment); $62 (Promotional Food Service); $30 late fee; tax-exempt organizations may qualify for a fee waiver |
| Yonkers, NY | $50 application fee; costs for city services such as police and fire set at the SERC meeting | Apply at least 60 days ahead; approval takes about one to two months | Not published |
| Akron, OH | $200 site fee for any city site used (Cascade Plaza $250; Lock 3 has its own rates) | Submit at least 60 days before the event; major events six months before | $160.00 commercial; $80.00 non-commercial (per event) |
| Cincinnati, OH | Special Event Permit: non-refundable application fee of $250 or $500; Street Blocking Permit: $25 application fee | Not published | $175 per temporary food license |
| Cleveland, OH | Not published | Street obstruction or closure requests go to the Division of Assessments & Licenses at least 14 days before the activity, not counting Special Events Committee review | $130 commercial or $65 non-commercial per event (2026 fee schedule) |
| Columbus, OH | Not published | Submit at least 60 days before the event | $113 per event up to five consecutive days; $56.50 for a documented 501(c)(3) nonprofit |
| Toledo, OH | Not published | Applications complete and fees paid at least 30 days before the event; the timeline shows requests submitted 45 days before | $164.75 commercial temporary license (2026 fee schedule) |
| Oklahoma City, OK | Major and minor events: $75 permit and $25 application. Public events on private property: $25 application | Major events 75 days before; minor events and public events on private property 30 days before | $50 for the 1st day and $25 for each day after, up to 14 days (maximum $250) |
| Tulsa, OK | Major event: $242 plus system fees. Minor event: $80 plus system fees | Major events 60 days before; minor events 40 days before; monthly events 30 days before | Oklahoma State Department of Health license: $50.00 for the 1st day and $25.00 for each day after, up to 14 days (maximum $250.00) |
| Eugene, OR | Not published | Event Inquiry Form at least 60 days before; parade permit at least 48 hours; street closure or block party 60 days; stages or structures 14 days | Not published |
| Portland, OR | $100 application processing fee; $150 expedited fee for some late applications | Apply at least 45 calendar days before your event | $210 for a single event, intermittent or seasonal license; $100 late fee; $140 operational plan review (seasonal or intermittent) |
| Salem, OR | Not published | Allow a minimum of 30 calendar days to process; permits and documents due to the city 30 days before the event | Not published |
| Allentown, PA | Not published | Submit at least 90 days before the event (no exceptions); required documents and insurance due 60 days before | Not published |
| Philadelphia, PA | $25 standard application; $75 expedited (less than 90 days' notice) | At least 90 days in advance | $78 sponsorship fee; $65 late fee if applying fewer than 15 days before the event |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $25 application processing fee at the Reservation of Space phase | Reservation of Space up to 180 business days before the first permitted date; full application no later than 14 business days before the on-site date | Standard: $55 for 1 event, $95 for 2, $125 for 3, $150 for 4, $32 each for 5 or more; nonprofit: $50, $90, $120, $140, $30 each. 25% late fee within 14 days of the event |
| Providence, RI | Not published | Events of 500 or fewer people: at least 3 weeks before; more than 500 people: at least 6 weeks before (a week is 5 business days) | Mobile Food Service $100.00 (initial fee prorated by application date; no fee for non-profit) |
| Charleston, SC | Non-refundable application fee that depends on anticipated attendance (see the city's Special Event Fee Schedule) | 60 days before for events under 500 people; 90 days for 501 to 1,000; 120 days for more than 1,000 | Not published |
| Columbia, SC | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Greenville, SC | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $500 (10,000 or more attendees), $250 (2,500 to 9,999, and all parades), $100 (500 to 2,499), $25 (under 500) | Apply no later than 60 days before the event | The license fee for a temporary foodservice license is thirty-eight dollars |
| Chattanooga, TN | $100 non-refundable application fee ($25 for smaller block parties outside the central business district); permit fee billed by activity; insurance of $1 million per incident general liability, $2 million aggregate | Apply at least 60 days before the event (30 days for smaller block parties) | Not published |
| Knoxville, TN | $50 non-refundable application processing fee per event application | Return the forms 60 days before the event | $30 for each temporary food permit |
| Memphis, TN | $50 non-refundable application fee; additional $100 for a partial or full street closure | File at least 14 business days before the event | $11.25 packaged goods; $30.00 eating/drinking |
| Nashville, TN | $785 special event permit; $565 parade permit; $1,350 for both; $160 obstruction permit | Apply no less than 45 days before the event | $30 per establishment |
| Amarillo, TX | Not published | Festivals, parades, runs and public gatherings: 30 days before the event; block parties: 14 days before | $52 per booth (fee schedule: per booth per day); annual endorsement for permitted food establishments $200 |
| Arlington, TX | Not published | At least 90 calendar days before the event for events involving 500 or more persons | $52 per booth, per event (temporary permit application review and inspection); $25 extra expedited review for applications fewer than 10 days ahead |
| Austin, TX | Not published | Tier 1 (such as sidewalk closures): 3 business days; Tier 2 (such as parking lot activations): 30 calendar days; Tier 3: 120 calendar days; Tier 4: 180 calendar days | $62 per booth for 1 to 14 days (City of Austin / inter-local); $120 for late applications; $52 per booth in unincorporated Travis County |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $100 non-refundable Special Events Application fee | Applications are due 60 days before the event | $52 for a single event up to 14 consecutive days; $200 for multiple events over 2 years (a $50 farmers market permit is also listed) |
| Dallas, TX | Base application fee set by expected attendance, ranging from $50 to $700; 50% off for certified 501(c)(3) nonprofits; $40 late fee per day (up to five days) | 30 days before event setup for events with no street closures; 60 days for static street closures; 120 days for moving events | $121 plus $13 per day for each temporary food establishment; limited service permit $74 plus $13 per day |
| Denton, TX | Application fee by tier: $60 (Tier 1 block party), $100, $170, $330, $630 (Tier 5); recurring events 50% of the tier rate; late fees $30 to $315 | Submit no earlier than 12 months and no later than 60 days before the event, or 90 days if alcohol or amplified sound is involved | $50 per vendor |
| El Paso, TX | Parades and temporary events: $137 application fee (cash/check) or $139.71 (credit card). Special events (more than 24 hours or more than one block): $377 (cash/check) or $384.46 (credit card), plus a closure fee of $53 per 12-hour period in residential zones or $106 in commercial/manufacturing zones | Submit between one year and 30 days before the event; the About Special Events page says to apply at least 90 days before closing a street for more than four hours on a TxDOT roadway | Not published |
| Fort Worth, TX | $300 flat fee | Under 500 attendees (parades, runs, walks): 60 days; 500 to 2,500: 120 days; 2,500 or more in the Downtown Events District: 210 days | Not published |
| Frisco, TX | $150 special event permit (application fees are non-refundable) | Applications submitted less than 30 days before the event date may be automatically denied per ordinance | $52 (up to 14 days); Seasonal Food Establishment (15 to 30 days) $150 |
| Garland, TX | $175 event permit | At least 45 days before the event; 60 days for large-scale setups or high expected attendance | $100 per booth per event; $100 per farmer per year; $0 for nonprofits |
| Houston, TX | $67.13 application fee for park/other or street function; $208.74 expedited fee if filed fewer than 30 days before the event | File 30 days to one year before the event; street functions have longer minimums (40 days minor, 120 days major) per the office's FAQ | $52 per single event, whether the event operates for 1 day or up to 14 consecutive days |
| Irving, TX | $375 application fee (non-refundable); $250 late fee if filed less than 90 days before the event; plus fees for other permits and the city's direct costs | Preliminary application not less than 90 days and no more than 365 days before the event begins | Not published |
| Laredo, TX | $100.00 non-refundable application fee, plus $100.00 per street per day (24 hours or less) for temporary closures; $100.00 traffic control plan fee if applicable | Submit at least 30 days before the event, or incur a $100.00 late fee | $52.00 (valid for 14 days for the same location and event) |
| Lubbock, TX | Recreational Street Use: $75 for walk/bike/jog-a-thon or parade; $60 block party under 100; $100 block party over 100. Noise permit: $60 for one day; $125 for two days plus $30 per additional day | Street use permits submitted at least 10 days before the event (late fee of $25 otherwise); noise permits at least 5 days before for one day (late fee $25), 10 days for multi-day (late fee $35) | $52 (temporary food permit, revised under Senate Bill 1008) |
| McAllen, TX | Non-refundable, by vendor count: 1-15 vendors $50; 16-30 vendors $75; over 30 vendors $100 | Not published | $50 non-refundable for permits up to 14 days; $25 for 1 to 4 days |
| McKinney, TX | $100 non-refundable fee per application; trail use fees of $500 to $3,250 apply to races on City trails | Application and fee due at least 60 days before the event | $52 (Temporary Permit, single event) |
| Plano, TX | Not published | Not published | $50.00 per booth; $50.00 late fee |
| Round Rock, TX | $75 for a special event permit (the page gives $50 to $75 across special event, parade and filming permits) | Allow at least two weeks for processing | Not published |
| San Antonio, TX | $115 per block, per calendar day | At least 30 calendar days before the closure date | $52 per booth for 14 consecutive days; $200 per booth for multiple events over two years |
| Waco, TX | $55 processing fee due with the application | 45 days before for fewer than 500 attendees, 60 days for 501 to 4,999, 180 days for 5,000 or more; accepted up to one year ahead | $52.00 single event; $104.00 late permit fee; $200.00 multi-event permit valid for one year |
| Provo, UT | $50 non-refundable application fee | City recommends applying at least 90 days before the event | Not published |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $151.00 application fee (the instructions page lists $137.00; see notes) | Apply between 364 days and 30 days before the event; 3 to 6 months ahead is recommended for larger or first-time events | Not published |
| Charlottesville, VA | $25.00 non-refundable application fee | 30 days before the event without a street closure; 60 days with a street closure request (the Special Event Regulations say 30 and 60 business days) | $40 |
| Chesapeake, VA | Non-refundable administrative fee that may be billed: $28.20 for events on public (non-park) or private property; $0 in city parks (park rental fees apply); $10 for a block party or event using streets or sidewalks without a closure; $100 with road closures | 30 days before for attendance of 499 or less; 60 days for 500 to 1,000; 90 days for over 1,000 or a major road closure | $40 application fee |
| Hampton, VA | City Scale $50; Neighborhood Scale $25 (free for registered neighborhood organizations) | 90 days before for City Scale events of 500+ attendees or with road closures; 60 days for 251-499 attendees; 30 days for Neighborhood Scale | $40 |
| Newport News, VA | $50.00 nonrefundable fee for each limited special event; $100.00 for each expanded special event | Not less than 30 days before a limited event and not less than 90 days before an expanded event; no application accepted more than 180 days before the event | $40 |
| Norfolk, VA | Application fee $25 resident / $50 non-resident; sidewalk or lane closure permit $50; street closure permit $100; open space rental per day: small event $50 resident / $100 non-resident, large event $100 / $200 | Open space: 30 days (0-199 attendees), 60 days (200-999), 90 days (1,000-4,999), 120 days (5,000+); block party or street festival 30 days | $40 |
| Richmond, VA | Not published | Submit at least 45 days before the event | $40 annually |
| Roanoke, VA | Not published | General events: 14 days before (under 100 people or no street closure) or 30 days (100 or more people or street closure); parades and races 120 days; block party 14 days, or 30 days if tents, food trucks or similar are used | $40 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | Not published | Final applications due 60 days before the event or first load-in date; private-property requests no later than 90 days before the event | $40 application fee |
| Burlington, VT | Not published | Commission approval required at least one month before the requested date | Calendar Year License (Four Days or More) $230.00; Single Event License (Three Days or Less) $125.00 |
| Bellevue, WA | $62 non-refundable application fee (from the 2024 city manual); permit fees are set by the committee | Submit the application at least 90 days before the event | Single event: $126 (minimal), $315 (moderate), $441 (complex); late fee $50 for 3 to 5 days before and $100 for 2 days before; blanket permit $252 non-refundable deposit plus $252 per hour for inspector services |
| Seattle, WA | $92.00 non-refundable application fee and a $250.00 minimum administrative fee (2026 rates); vendors selling or promoting commercial products on City-owned property are $25.00 each; applications received less than 60 days before the event pay a $180 application fee plus a late fee of 20% of the administrative fee | Submit at least 90 days before the event; applications within 60 days incur late fees | Single event: $126 (minimal), $315 (moderate), $441 (complex); late fee $50 for 3 to 5 days before the event and $100 for 2 days before |
| Spokane, WA | Application fee by size: $50 (50 or fewer people), $100 (51-1,000), $250 (1,001-10,000), $500 (10,001 or more) | Apply as early as 90 days and no less than 30 days before the event | Level 1 from $120 (1 day) to $180 (annual); Level 2 from $325 to $400; Level 3 from $400 to $520 (recurring); large-event organizer $500 (20-39 food vendors) or $1,250 (40+) |
| Tacoma, WA | Not published | At least 60 days before the event for road closures; 30 days for block parties and non-road-closure events | $120 (limited risk, 1-21 days), $240 (low risk), $360-$540 (high risk); blanket permit $480 with a 2-hour deposit, then $240 per hour |
| Vancouver, WA | Not published | For 2027 events: 60 days before for January 1 to April 30; by March 1, 2027 for May 1 to September 30; by August 1, 2027 for October 1 to December 31. Interest forms by December 31, 2026 | Not published |
| Green Bay, WI | Application fee by size: small event (all others) $50 for Green Bay residents, $75 for non-residents; medium $175 / $263; late application fee $25 to $138 depending on size | Submit at least 60 calendar days before the event start date | $100.00 prepackaged; $150.00 non-temperature-controlled; $200.00 temperature-controlled; $62.00 inspection fee for vendors licensed elsewhere |
| Madison, WI | Not published | 15 days for parking meter or stall requests, 30 days for street closures, 60 days for vending or beer and wine sales | Not published |
| Milwaukee, WI | Not published | Special event permits at least 30 days before the event (90 days for Downtown); block party permits at least two weeks before | Varies based on items sold |
State rules: sales tax, cottage food and more.
AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyoming
Sales tax and organizer duties by state.
Many states make event organizers check vendors' sales tax registration, keep a vendor list, or collect tax for vendors who aren't registered. See the rules state by state.
Official sources only.
Every requirement links to the government page it came from. Fees and deadlines appear only where the agency states them, and where official pages disagree or leave something unclear, the page says so. We re-check every source monthly. This isn't legal or tax advice; confirm with each agency before you apply.
Run your next event on bzar.
Free for organizers. Applications with required documents, booths, payments, tickets and check-in in one dashboard.