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Permits for your market in Peoria, AZ.
In Peoria, AZ, an organizer applies for a special event through the city's online portal (public property) or a Temporary Use Permit (private property), ideally 60 days ahead. Organizers and vendors each need a Peoria business license, vendors hold an Arizona TPT license, and food vendors get Maricopa County Environmental Services temporary food permits.
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Event permit.
Special Event Application (public property) or Temporary Use Permit (private property)
Organizers apply through Peoria's Development Services portal for events on public property (paper applications are no longer accepted) or submit a Temporary Use Permit application for private property. A city contact is assigned and departments review the application. Extra forms exist for police, paramedics, signage and state liquor.
- Who
- Organizer
- From
- City of Peoria Arts, Culture and Library Services (Special Events)
- When
- Events on city parks or facilities use the online Special Event application; events on private property use a Temporary Use Permit application
- Timing
- City strongly recommends applying at least 60 days before the event
Vendor and business licenses.
Peoria Business License
The city's special event page says all event applicants and vendors must hold their own Peoria business license. Apply online; the license runs for the calendar year and is renewed annually.
- Who
- Organizer and vendors
- From
- City of Peoria Finance, Sales Tax and License Division
- When
- Event applicants and vendors, per the city's special event page; also anyone doing business in the city or soliciting or delivering in it
- Fee
- $45.00 ($25.00 license fee plus a one-time $20.00 application fee); $25.00 annual renewal
- Timing
- Application timeframe not to exceed 30 days from acceptance
Sales tax.
Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT) license for special event vendors
Vendors are responsible for collecting and remitting TPT under the retail classification, applying for the license with the Arizona Joint Tax Application (JT-1). A promoter may hold a license and collect for vendors only when a central cash register is used; vendors selling independently must be licensed themselves.
- Who
- Vendors
- From
- Arizona Department of Revenue
- When
- Anyone selling tangible personal property at a craft show, swap meet or special event; display-only vendors and qualifying nonprofits do not need one
- Fee
- The cost for each license per location is $12
Promoter TPT license and vendor list
Promoters may take out a TPT license to collect and remit tax for participating vendors if a central cash register system is used. A promoter that charges booth rent, admission or sells food and drink on site can also owe TPT in other business classifications.
- Who
- Organizer
- From
- Arizona Department of Revenue
- When
- Organizers of swap meets, flea markets, fairs, festivals and other transient selling events
What the rules ask of you about vendors.
Under Arizona law (A.R.S. 42-1105 G), the operator of a swap meet, flea market, fair or similar event must keep a current list of the vendors selling there, with each vendor's name, business name and address; the Department of Revenue can require it. Official page
When to apply.
- Special Event Application (public property) or Temporary Use Permit (private property): City strongly recommends applying at least 60 days before the event
- Peoria Business License: Application timeframe not to exceed 30 days from acceptance
Collect your vendors' permits with their applications.
Make the vendor licenses, sales tax registration and food permits above required documents on your application, and check them before you approve anyone.
Check with the office.
This checklist summarizes official government pages read on 2026-10-11. It isn't legal advice; rules, fees and deadlines change. Special events contact: Peoria Arts & Culture special events coordinator, 623-773-7244. Full page and sources for Peoria.
Common questions.
What permits do I need to host a vendor market?
Usually an event permit from the city or county, licenses and sales tax registration for vendors, and temporary food permits for anyone selling food. Parks, streets, tents and cooking can add more. Pick your city above to see the exact list.
Do I need a permit for a pop-up market on private property?
It depends on the city. Some only require permits on public property; others, like zoning temporary-use permits, apply anywhere. The checklist shows what each city's official pages say.
How far ahead should I apply for an event permit?
Often 30 to 90 days. The median deadline across 111 places in our study is 45 days, and 43 want 60 or more.
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