Brief descriptions of agencies that issue licenses and permits for special events are listed below.
Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency
- Approval of special events
- Assistance in coordinating special events
Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs
- Carnival licenses
- Electrical permits
- Construction permits
- Public space permits
- Mechanical permits
- Water and sewer permits
- Zoning permits
- Plumbing permits
- Temporary alcoholic beverage licenses
- Temporary auction sales licenses
- Solicitor licenses
- Corporate registration good standing approvals
- Fire safety approvals
- Auction licenses
Department of Transportation
- Issuance of temporary street closing permits
Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department
- Fireworks permits
- Float permits
- Special approvals for fuel uses that exceed maximum usage level
- Fire prevention guidelines
Metropolitan Police Department
- Parade permits
- Protest permits
- Demonstration permits
- March permits
- Rally permits
- Walk/bike-a-thon permits
- Race permits
- Musical performances on public street permits
Office of the Chief Financial Officer/Office of Tax and Revenue
- Income tax identification number
- Sales tax identification number
- Registration certificates
Department of Recreation and Parks
- Parks and recreation facility permits
- Lottery and Charitable Games Control Board
- Bingo licenses
- Monte Carlo night licenses
- Raffle licenses