EVENT PERMIT
Any event in a road way or that may block traffic (parades, races, block parties, etc.) requires an event permit.
*Note: Some events will require, at minimum, one Homewood off-duty police officer for the duration of the event. It may require more and will be determined after your permit is reviewed. The cost per officer is $200 for the first three hours, with an additional charge of $40 for each subsequent hour. Additionally, it is mandatory that only HPD officers staff events requiring law enforcement presence as a condition for event permit approval.
TYPES OF EVENTS
Common types of events you will need a permit for are:
- 5k, 10k+ Runs
- Block Party
- Festival
- Parade
- Demonstration
- Special Event
Applications must be submitted 21 days prior to the event and will include a $100 dollar permit fee for the event. Checks should be made payable to the City of Homewood.You will be contacted by HPD once your event is approved or denied with required number of officers needed and costs.
If you choose to download the application, HPD must receive it and the $100 fee seven days prior to the event. Bring form and fee in-person to 310 West Valley Avenue, Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm. You will be contacted by HPD once your event is approved or denied with required number of officers needed and costs. You can also call 205-332-6204 to get information to fax or email this downloaded application. Payment can be by cash, check, or credit card (VISA or Mastercard only).
TRAFFIC CONTROL
*Runs and parades require intersection control
Any event that requires intersection or traffic control will require a Homewood off-duty officer(s). Once you submit and are approved, HPD will be in touch to help you with the officers info, costs, and required number of officers needed.
