Permit Fees

Fees are assessed in accordance with the fee scheduled set forth in the City of Milwaukee Code of Ordinances. The current fee schedule is here.

Events in the public right-of-way may require the services of the Milwaukee Police Department. If an event contracts with MPD, MPD will determine the number of police service hours required. For events requiring police services, organizers must submit to the Special Event Permit Office an original certificate of insurance providing minimum combined single limits for bodily injury and property damage of $1,000,000 and naming the City of Milwaukee as additional insured.

PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS THAT ARE SUBMITTED AFTER THE APPLICATION DUE DATE WILL BE ASSESSED A LATE FEE. 

Residents organizing a block party receive the use of barricades at no cost. Private businesses and non-profit organizations, including churches, are charged event fees as they apply. Permit fees must be received at least three days prior to the event. Fees are payable by charge, cash or a check made payable to "City of Milwaukee."

The permit will be e-mailed to you after the Permit Office has received your payment, or if there is no fee, after the application is processed. Or, you may arrange to pick up the permit at the office.

If your special event will include food, music or alcohol, please see Additional Special Event Permit Information.