SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
IN THIS SECTION
Before You Begin
Review the entire Special Events Handbook, addendums, and Special Event Permit application form entirely before you begin filling it out. The application form is designed to cover a wide variety of special events. Please review all sections, but keep in mind that some sections or individual questions may not apply to your particular event. You may skip any sections/questions that do not apply to your event when filling out the form.
Format
The Special Event Permit application form is a fillable Adobe PDF form. You will need Adobe Acrobat software installed on your computer in order to save your form. Adobe Acrobat Reader is available for free download at https://get.adobe.com/reader/.
It is recommended that you download the form to your computer, so that you can save your work. Edits made to the form within a browser cannot be saved. You are strongly encouraged to save your work as a digital file and submit the completed form via email.
Alternative Formats
While it is not preferred, you may print the form and fill it out by hand if you are unable to complete and submit this form digitally. Please write legibly using dark ink. If you require additional accommodations for this form, please contact the Special Events Office for assistance.
Filling Out the Form
First download the application form to your computer, so that you can save your work. Edits made to the form within a browser cannot be saved. While printed or hand-written applications can be accepted, you are strongly encouraged to save your work as a digital file and submit the completed form via email.
Answer each question with as much detail as you can. To fully answer a question, you may need more space than is provided on the form. Please attach additional documents or pages that reference the original question.
Throughout the form you will see information in gray boxes. Be sure to review this information carefully as you are filling out the form. If you need additional information, consult the Special Event Handbook or website.
Addendums and Attachments
See Addendums page for a list of required and optional addendums and attachments. You may also attach any other materials that you think are helpful to explain your event.
Maps and other attachments should be in JPG, PDF, Word, or Excel format. Other formats may not be compatible with City of Seattle systems and will be returned to you for revision.
Maps are required to be submitted with every application. Visit the Maps section for examples.
Application Submission
Submit your application and required attachments at least 90 days prior to your proposed special event date. Applications submitted later than 90 days are subject to late fees and may be rejected due to insufficient processing time.
You are strongly encouraged to submit your application and all addendums and attachments by email. You may also submit via fax, US mail, or in person.
Email specialeventsoffice@seattle.gov
Fax 206-684-0379
US Mail
Seattle Special Events Office
PO Box 94708
Seattle, WA 98124-4708
Other Delivery
Seattle Special Events Office
Seattle Municipal Tower Floor 5700
700 5th Avenue, Suite 5752
Seattle, WA 98104
The Special Events Office will email you with confirmation that your application has been received within 3 days (please allow 10 days for US Mail). If you have not received a response, call (206) 684-8017 to inquire.