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The Permitting Process
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Office of Special Events Tel: 404.330.6741 Email: specialevents@atlantaga.gov |
Though obtaining an event permit may seem daunting at first, we want to help you navigate the process with this step-by-step guide.
STEP ONE
Visit this page to determine if your event needs a permit, and if so, what type. Also determine ahead of time when
and where it will be held, along with how many people will come. If you're not sure where you'd like to hold your
event, we would be happy to help you determine which of Atlanta's vibrant neighborhoods would best suit your event.
STEP TWO
Verify that you will not miss the application deadline. Missing the application deadline is the number one reason we
deny applications for events. Be sure to also verify the application fee and permit fee for your event. They are not the
same thing, nor are they paid at the same time. Paying the application fee is not an assurance of being issued a permit.
STEP THREE
If applying in person, print out the application and fill it out before coming into the office. There is one common application for all event types. You may also apply online here. If any part of the application does not apply to your event, please write N/A instead of leaving the space blank. We cannot accept applications with any blank fields. If applying in person, write a check for the application fee amount. If applying online, you will be able to pay online at the end of the application process.
STEP FOUR
If applying in person, come to the Office of Special Events at 55 Trinity Ave. SW, Suite 1600, Atlanta, GA 30303 during business hours (8:15am – 5:00pm, Monday through Friday) and submit your materials. No appointment is necessary. (Note: due to COVID-19 restrictions, you may email your completed application, along with the required attachments to specialevents@atlantaga.gov)
STEP FIVE
Within 48-72 hours, you will receive confirmation of receipt of your materials by [email, phone]. This confirmation is not a guarantee of permit issuance, nor is it a guarantee of your desired date and/or location. It is simply a confirmation that we have your materials on file and are actively working towards getting you your permit. You will be notified of any conflicts with your desired date and/or location.
STEP SIX
MOSE will contact you with any outstanding application needs until all requirements are satisfied. If you need additional sub-permits or supporting documents, it is your responsibility to download the applications and reach out directly to the applicable departments. Visit this page for more on sub-permits and supporting documents.
STEP SEVEN
Within ten (10) business days of application receipt, the Office of Planning will be in touch with you about the next NPU meeting (what is an NPU?).
If you are applying for an Outdoor Festival permit, you will need to appear before the affected Neighborhood Planning Unit (NPU) in person, to present the details of your event. Be prepared to present details about your event, including your safety plans, routes, a clean-up plan, etc.
If you are applying for an Assembly or Large Gathering permit, you need submit written notification to the NPU, and you are not required to attend NPU meetings. However, you will need to give the same information, but in a clear written format. The NPU will then make a recommendation on the approval of your permit to MOSE, which will be added to your permit application file.
You are also responsible for sending written notification to the council district representative, residents, businesses, hospitals, schools, and places of worship within a three (3) block radius of the event within ten (10) days of submitting your application. If you have trouble finding residential addresses for notification, you may contact the Department of Public Works for assistance.
STEP EIGHT
MOSE may only issue an event permit when the application file is complete. A complete application file contains all necessary sub-permit applications, supporting documents, NPU approval, and fees paid in full, all within the application deadline. Once all the requirements are met, MOSE will inform you of the permit fee, which is payable directly to the City of Atlanta via the Mayor’s Office of Special Events 55 Trinity Ave 1600 Atlanta, GA 30303.
STEP NINE
Once all fees are paid, and you meet the City’s requirements, your permit will be issued via email or in-person.