Welcome to the Application for Special Event Permits

Thank you for your interest in hosting an event in the City of Long Beach.

Please submit a preliminary application. Preliminary applications will be reviewed and confirmed by event staff. Once confirmed, event organizers will be notified via email that a full special event application is available for completion. Additional forms will be required depending on the size and scope of the event.

Please note that applications will not be accepted prior to (1) one year to your event date.

Long Beach Fire Department Forms

Operational Fire Permit (OFP) | Temporary Assembly
Operational Fire Permit (OFP) | Tent & Structure Permit Application
Long Beach Fire Department | Tent Requirements
Drone Permit Application
Fire Performers Permit Application
 

Long Beach Health Department Forms

Temporary Food Facility Health Department - Guidelines
Temporary Food Facility Health Department - Vendor Permit Application
Temporary Food Facility Health Department - Organizer Application
Temporary Food Facility Permit Credit Card Authorization From
Temporary Food Facility Health Department - Farmers Market Application
Mandatory Event Recycling + Waste Application (Events of 2,000 people)
Required Single-use Food and Beverage Containers for Events 

For all the latest Long Beach Health Department TFF info visit their website here.

Long Beach Business License Forms

Business License Application
Special Event Vendor Business Application 
(Learn more about Special Event Vendor Business Licensing)

Promoter must submit a Business License Application to hold event within Long Beach.
Partial licenses are available in 3, 6, and 9 month increments. Promoter holding events throughout the year must get an annual license.
Completed applications can be emailed to LBBIZ@LongBeach.gov.