City departments and/or outside agencies have various forms and fees for permits, licenses, and services specific to their areas. Once finalized with each department, city-related fees will be populated in your special event permit application and available to pay in one place. The Fee Estimate List shows base rates (subject to change) and is provided for informational and budgeting purposes only.
Special Events Fee Estimate List
| CITY OF BOISE DEPARTMENTS | ||
|---|---|---|
| City-related fees should be paid no later than 30 days prior to the event start date so special event permits can be issued in a timely manner. | ||
| Required By | Description | Fee Estimates* |
| City Clerk | Planned Special Event Permit | $239.00 |
| City Clerk, Police & Fire | Alcohol Beverage Catering Permit | $22.00/day |
| City Clerk, Police & Fire | Alcohol Containment Barricades and/or Fencing (obtain from business of choice) | Rates Vary |
| Fire Prevention | Public Fireworks Display Permit | $125.00 |
| Fire Prevention | Special Events Permit | $270.00 |
| Fire Operations | Medical Services Plan (obtain from business of choice) | $60.00 – $165.00/hr/medic |
| Parking Services | Parking Meter Reservations | $16.50/day/meter |
| Parks and Recreation | Park Services (amplified sound, vendors, utility vehicles, etc.) | $25.00 – $230.00+ daily |
| Parks and Recreation | Park Use Reservations | $85.00 – $1,600.00 |
| Police | Event Security Services | $35+/hr/staff |
| Police | Police Staffing | $57.00 – $110.00/hr/officer |
| Public Works | Trash/Recycling Dumpster Rentals (obtain from city Utility Billing) | $50.00+/container |
| Risk & Safety | Insurance Coverage (obtain from business of choice) | $175.00 – $3,000.00 |
| OTHER AGENCIES | ||
| Required By | Description | Fee Estimates* |
| Ada County Highway District | Special Events Type A (non-profit) Application | $30.00 |
| Ada County Highway District | Special Events Type B (commercial) Application | $80.00 |
| Ada County Highway District | Traffic Control Plan/Services (obtain from vendor of choice) | $55.00 – $35,000 |
| Ada County Highway District | ACHD Right of Way (trash/recycling container placement) Permit | $20.00/week |
| Central District Health | Sanitation Services (portable toilet & hand washing stations—obtain from vendor of choice) | $149.00 – $479.00/unit/day |
*Subject to change | ||
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