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Permitting for Events

Planning an event within Bend city limits? You may need a permit.

Bend Fall Fest 2019.

Frequently Used Services

Special Event
Permit

Temporary Change
of Occupancy

Temporary
Liquor License

All Event Services

Block Party

Bend Block Party Trailer

We have a trailer stocked and ready for your Neighborhood District’s next block party.

Learn More

Excess Noise Permit

Milwaukee-Greenway

For events that exceed regulated noise levels.

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Fireworks Display Permit

Fireworks over Pilot Butte near the old mill three smokestacks.

Apply for endorsement from the Fire & Rescue Department.

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Liquor License Endorsement

Temporary Liquor License.

To serve alcohol at an event.

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Special Event Permit

Downtown Bend city street holding an event filled with people

For large events that impact city sidewalks or streets.

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Temporary Change of Occupancy Permit

Temporary Change of Occupancy.

For events in buildings not designed for gatherings.

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Customer Resources: 
Monday through Friday
8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Permit Inquiries: 
Monday through Friday 
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Closed most major holidays.

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Location:
710 NW Wall Street
Bend, OR 97703

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    541-388-5580 ext. 8 licensing@bendoregon.gov

Bend City Hall

710 N.W. Wall St.,
Bend, OR 97703

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