Special Events

Events Venue/Permit Guidelines

  • Key West plays hosts a wide variety and many events that have become an important part of the community's tourist economy.  A growing number of these events depend on the facilities the City of Key West made available and the essential support services only a municipality can provide.  By making these facilities and services available to organizers at a reasonable cost, the City supports the successful staging of events without placing an undue financial burden on public resources or diminishing the level of services the municipality is required to provide to residents, businesses and visitors.

  • Important Information 

    Starting January 1, 2021, the Special Events Division will no longer accept cash or personal checks for event and film permits.  The only form of payment accepted will be Money Orders and Cashier's Checks.  Thank you.

Contact Us

The City of Key West facilitates the success of events on public property by providing professional and reliable services.  For permit details, email the Special Events Administrator or call 305-809-3881.

Fee Schedule

DescriptionFee*
Rental Fee$______________To be determined based on the size and scope of the event.
Recycling Fee
(Part or all can be earned back through participation in the City Recycling Program)		$1,000.00
Noise Permit$ 85.68
Security Deposit$______________To be determined based on the size and scope of events.
Community Services Crew
(Street Closure, no parking signage, trash pickup, etc.)		Contact the Superintendent at
305-809-3757
Fire InspectorsSupervisor @ $55.00/hourly - 4 hours minimum.
Staff @ $50.00/hourly - 4 hours minimum.
Contact Fire Chief Averette @ 305-809-3938
Emergency Management Services (EMS)**Supervisor @ $55.00/hourly - 4 hours minimum.
Staff @ $50.00/hourly - 4 hours minimum.
Contact Fire Chief Averette @ 305-809-3938
Police**
(Traffic and crowd control, etc.)		Supervisor @ $55.00/hourly - 4 hours minimum.
Staff @ $50.00/hourly - 4 hours minimum.
Contact: 305-809-1027
Traffic Detail**Supervisor @ $55.00/hourly - 4 hours minimum.
Staff @ $50.00/hourly - 4 hours minimum.
Contact: 305-809-1027
Code Noise MonitorsStaff @ $50.00/hourly - 4 hours minimum.
Contact Code Compliance Director at 305-809-3737

* In the event of cancellation, at least 48 hours notice must be given to avoid possible charges

** Payment for Police and EMS staff is to be made individually to each staff member no more than one week after the special event.