Special Activity Permitting

Special Activity Permit Application

• Create an account/ Log in
• At the top, select “Business Licensing and Events”
• Select “Create an Application by Agency”
• Click the drop down for “Licenses”
• Select “City of Reno - Special Event (Public Property/Park) or Special Activity (Private Property)”
• Specialty permit Step 1- “I am applying for- Special Activity”
• Complete the application
• Site Map – Due at the time of submitting 
  • Site Map MUST include vendor names at exact placement location and/or a numbered site map with a corresponding “key” to easily identify vendor placement.
•  Vendor List – Due 7 days prior to the special activity
• Alcohol Vendor Reno Business License Number – Due 7 days prior to the special activity

• It is recommended that you upload your vendor list with any vendors that you have at the time you submit your application.  
• All vendors must be uploaded to your permit application a minimum of 7 days prior to your event.  We do not accept PDFs or emailed vendor lists.
• If you are unable to submit your vendor list at the time you submit your application, you will need edit your application to add your vendors confirmed.
• Login to your Accela account
• Locate your permit application in your dashboard
• Select “Edit” to modify your application
• Scroll to the vendor page to add your vendors
• Note:  You will need the business license numbers for your vendors.  You will enter their business license number (Rxxxxx-LIC) to auto-populate the business name and address.  If your vendor does not have a valid City of Reno business license you will need to obtain a $20 vendor permit on their behalf.
• If you have any issues being able to edit your permit application, please email events@reno.gov for support.