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Department of Public Works

Other permits you may need:

Permit/Information Type	Contact	Phone #
Sell Food	City Clerk License Div.	(414) 286-2238
Sell Alcoholic Beverages	City Clerk License Div.	(414) 286-2238
Sell non-food items (ex: T-shirts)	City Clerk License Div.	(414) 286-2238
Carnival Rides	City Clerk License Div.	(414) 286-2238
Tents larger than 600 sq. ft.	Development Center	(414) 286-8210
Bleachers	Development Center	(414) 286-8210
Fireworks	Dept. of Neighborhood Services	(414) 286-2268
Water Supply or Sewer Connection	Dept. of Neighborhood Services	(414) 286-3361
Amplified Sound/Noise Variance Permit	Dept. of Neighborhood Services	(414) 286-3280
Complete list of City of Milwaukee Licenses or Permits