Special Event Permits

GUIDELINES FOR FEES

Special Event	$100.00 per day
Application Fee (Non-refundable)	$25.00 (not exempt)
Vendor Fee	$10.00 per day

Special Event with Alcoholic Beverages

Application Fee (Non-refundable)	$25.00 (not exempt)
Ad Fee (Non-refundable)	$15.00 (not exempt)
Beer	$100.00 per day
Wine	$100.00 per day
Liquor	$100.00 per day

Checks, cash, credit cards, or money orders accepted. Checks should be made payable to Chatham County. Cashier closes at 4pm.

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Pre-Approvals

All applications must be submitted 8 weeks prior to the scheduled event to allow appropriate required time for processing, approval, and issuance of permit.
(Excluding Alcohol, requires 10 weeks prior to scheduled event.)

PRE-APPROVALS REQUIRED (handled by staff)

• Zoning Administrator
• Police Department
• Public Works
• Engineering Dept. (for road closures)
• County Manager
• Board of Commissioners
• Health Department (if serving food): Must obtain Food Services Permit prior to applying (912-356-2160).

For further details, please view the Special Event Permit Brochure.

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Special Event Forms

• Affidavit Verifying Status
• Application for Parade or Public Assembly Permit
• Request for Waiver of Fees
• Special Event Application
• Special Event Permit Brochure
• Special Event Vendor Application