Street Use Permit Fee Schedule
The cost to have a community event on Madison streets varies. All events must pay a non-refundable application fee. Other fees and charges may apply for your event depending on the need for equipment and/or City services. Use the Fee Schedule to aid your event budget planning.
The fee schedule is subject to change without notice.
Application Fee
Non-refundable and due at the time of the application.
| Event Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| One-time / One-day event | $100 |
| One-time / Two or more days | $200 |
| Series event (weekly or monthly) | $300 |
| Past-deadline application | $250 |
Application Deadlines
30-day deadline applies if your event includes:
- Closure of 3 or more blocks
- A street closure requiring a Metro route detour or bus stop closure
- Substantial traffic management
60-day deadline applies if your event includes:
- Beer and/or wine service or sales
(Temporary Class B alcohol license required) - Vending in the Mall Concourse
Mall Concourse Vending Requirement
Events requesting vending in the Mall Concourse must be approved through a Special Event Resolution – $50 per block
Additional Permit Fees
| Permit Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Public amplification permit | $100 (one-time) |
| Beer/Wine sales permit | $700 (one-time) |
| Bus Route Detour | $100 per route |
Street Use Vending License Fees
| # of Vendors | Fee |
|---|---|
| 1–25 vendors | $400 |
| 26–100 vendors | $675 |
| 101–300 vendors | $975 |
| 301+ vendors | $1700 |
Equipment Fees
| Equipment Type | Fee | Info |
|---|---|---|
| Trash Barrels | $18.75 per barrel | only available for downtown events |
| Electrical Adapter | $94.50 per adapter | only needed for 2 locations around the Capitol Square |
Equipment & Service
Street Closing Equipment
Billed through Traffic Engineering
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Traffic barricades | First 8 free; $5 each additional barricade |
| Traffic signs | First 4 free; $5 each additional sign |
| Traffic control equipment delivery & pick-up | $155.72 per hour (2 workers, truck & trailer) |
No Parking Signs & Meter Impacts
Billed through Parking
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Meters on closed streets | $2 per sign |
| Meters on streets not closed | $2 per sign plus daily meter revenue |
| Cardboard No Parking signs | $2 per sign |
| Parking Enforcement staff (posting/removal of signs) | Hourly rate determined by Parking |
Emergency Services Staff Fees
Madison Police Department (MPD)
Billed through MPD
- MPD hourly rates are determined by contract
- Rates are subject to change
Madison Fire Department (MFD)
Billed through MFD
- MFD hourly rates are determined by contract
- Rates are subject to change
Clean Up Fees
If City staff are required to clean up after an event, the cost will be billed at $50 per hour, per staff member.