Permits are issued only with the approval of the appropriate alderperson. File Block Party applications directly with your alderperson at 200 East Wells Street, Room 205, Milwaukee, WI 53202 or fax 286-3456. Private businesses and non-profit organizations, including churches, are charged event fees as they apply. Permit fees must be received at least three days prior to the event. Neighborhood block parties and most neighborhood festivals are classified as D and do not require insurance.
Residents organizing a block party receive the use of barricades at no cost.
Your permit will be mailed to you after the Permit Office has received your payment, or if there is no fee, after the application is processed. Or, you may arrange to pick up the permit at the office. Permits for tents larger than 600 square feet, bleachers, portable toilets, fireworks, carnival rides and use of LP gas are issued by the Department of Building Inspection, 286-2544. For information about using electrical power at your event, contact the Building Inspection Department at 286-2521. To make a water supply or sewer connection, contact the Building Inspection Department at 286-3361.