NEW Online Special Event Permit Application

(soft launch Tuesday, February 18, 2020)

Outdoor events held in the City of Chicago having one or more of the following components must complete a Special Event Permit Application:

• Will close City Streets (Street closures are not allowed for Private Events)
• Will serve food on a public street or sidewalk
• Will serve alcohol
• Have tent(s) larger than 20' X 20'
  (400 sq. ft.)
• Have stage(s) taller than 2 ft. (24")

Link: https://ipi.cityofchicago.org/profile
(application works best in Google Chrome)

DCASE Processing Fee:
Submitting a Special Event Application to DCASE fee starts at $100 (60 or more days out) and increases the closer you get to your event date. An application may be submitted up to 120 days prior to the event.

• $100 (60+ days before event)
• $200 (59-45 days before event)
• $500 (44-30 days before event)
• $1,000 (29-15 days before event)
• $2,000 (21-14 days before event)
• NO Applications are accepted less than 14 days before the event

Events taking place on Park District Property require a Park Permit.

DCASE Permits Team:
Roger Cerritos (food)
rogelio.cerritos@cityofchicago.org

Janet Steins (liquor)
janet.steins@cityofchicago.org

Kylene Holderman (athletic events)
kylene.holderman@cityofchicago.org