City of Austin FY 2025-2026 Special Events Fee Schedule (pdf)

Fees by Department

Austin Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment Fees
ACE Application Processing
A. Tier 2 $198.67
B. Tier 3 $237.85
C. Tier 4 $298.00
D. Late Application Processing Fee $277.00
  • Late fee is additional to Tier fee. Additional AFD fees may also be applied.
ACE Permitting
A. Tier 2 $117.55
B. Tier 3 $156.73
C. Tier 4 $235.00
Sound Impact Evaluation Fees
Temporary or Special Events $677.29 
Austin Fire Special Events Fees
AFD Private Parking Patio Permit
AFD Private Parking Patio Annual Renewal Fee $450.00  
AFD Private Parking Patio Initial Review and Inspection $450.00  
  • Review and inspection for 1st time requests.
AFD Private Parking Patio Temporary Occupancy Load Adjustment $450.00  
After Hours Fee (for Special Events) $169.00 per inspector/per hour, 2-hour min
Burn Permit (for Special Events) $375.00  
  • For non-performance burns.
Cancellation Fee (for Special Events) $300.00  
Carnival/Circus Operational Permit $600.00  
Command Post Staffing $169.00 per hour, 2-hour min.
Engineering Review (for Special Events) $125.00 per hour, 2-hour min.
Fire Watch $169.00 per inspector/per hour, 2-hour min
Fireworks/Pyrotechnics Permit $450.00  
Logistic Officer $169.00 per inspector/per hour, 2-hour min.
Open Flame Annual Permit $300.00  
  • Permit required to use open flame or candles in connection with assembly areas, dining areas of restaurants or drinking establishments.
Outdoor Event Permit
Level 0 (49-299 Expected Attendees) $150.00  
Level 1 (300-999 Expected Attendees) $450.00  
Level 2 (1,000-9,999 Expected Attendees) $675.00  
Level 3 (10,000-24,999 Expected Attendees) $1,050.00  
Level 4 (25,000+ Expected Attendees) $2,250.00  
Public Assembly Permit $488.00  
  • Annual permit requirement for buildings with an occupant load >49 & alcohol sales >51%.
Reinspection Fee for Special Events and Public Assemblies $150.00 per hour, 2-hour min.
  • Fee for inspector to revisit a special event site due to safety findings in original visit.
Special Effects Permit $450.00  
Special Event Permit Revision Fee $150.00  
  • Fee to review changes to an existing Special Event application.
Special Events Plan Review Meeting $150.00 per hour
Stand By Type VII Fire Apparatus $425.00 per apparatus/per hour, 3-hour min.
  • Fee for fire apparatus and (2) LTs.
Standby Fire Apparatus   per apparatus/per hour, 2-hour min.
  • Fee for a Fire Engine with four person crew: Lt., Spec., and two FF.
After Hours Rate $569.00  
Regular Hours Rate $499.00  
Temporary Change of Use Permit $525.00  
  • Permit issued for hosting public events of >49 people in a non public assembly structure.
Temporary Helistop Permit $450.00  
  • Permit required to ensure temporary helistop is in compliance with City of Austin adopted International fire code and NFPA 25 Standpipe System Flow and Hydrostatic Test.
Temporary Occupancy Load Adjustment $375.00  
Temporary Use Permit $300.00  
Tent Permit with AFD Special Event Permit $75.00  
  • Per tent, when submitted in conjunction with any other AFD Special Events Permit.
Tents/Temporary Membrane Structure Permit
  • Permit required for tents within 20 ft. of a building OR walled on any side in excess of 400 sq ft or any tent which exceeds 700 sq ft in area.
  • Permit also required for temporary membrane structures.
1st Tent $375.00  
Each additional tent $75.00  
Theatrical Performance with Open Flame $450.00  
  • Performances with open flames.
Trade Show/Exhibit Permit $450.00  
  • Permit required for all events classified as trade shows, exhibits, or garden shows.
Trade Show/Exhibit Additional Floor Plan Review $75.00   
Austin Transportation and Public Works Special Events Fees
Street Event
Safety Inspection Fee $90.00 $45/per hour/per day, 2-hour min
Street Event Tier 1 Application Review Fee $115.00  
Street Event Tier 1 Deposit $50.00 refundable
Street Event Tier 1 Permit Fee $55.00 per block/per day
Street Event Tier 2 Application Review Fee $170.00  
Street Event Tier 2 Deposit $1,000.00 refundable
Street Event Tier 2 Permit Fee $235.00 per block/per day
Street Event Tier 3 & 4 Application Review Fee $295.00  
Street Event Tier 3 & 4 Deposit $2,000.00 refundable
Street Event Tier 3 & 4 Permit Fee $235.00 per block/per day - $4,000 max/per day
Safety Closure
Safety Inspection Fee $90.00 $45 per hour/per day, 2-hour min
Safety Closure Application Review Fee $115.00  
Safety Closure Deposit $50.00 refundable
Safety Closure Permit Fee $55.00 per block/per day
Special Event Traffic Control Plan Preparation Fee
  Customized Plan $1,770.00   
  Exisiting Plan (Pre-set Route) $590.00   
  Expedited Costs or Change Requests    
  • Late requests or changes requested after a plan is sealed will be subject to additional charges and in some cases overtime charges. Approximate charge for additional work will be provided to event organizer prior to plan creation for acceptance.
Standard Labor Rate
Event Scheduling Fee $50.00  
Dispatcher $71.00 per hour
Transportation Mobility Service Officer $71.00 per hour
Transportation MSO Lead/Specialist $89.00 per hour
Transportation MSO Supervisor $98.00 per hour
Vehicle Rental - Special Events $3.25 per hour
Parking
Parking Permit - Application Fee $50.00  

Parking Permit - Usage Fee -

Metered or Pay Station Parking Spaces

 $32.00 - $80.00 per space/per day

Parking Permit - Usage Fee -

Undesignated Unmetered Parking Spaces

(Standard space is 8' x 20' =

160 sq ft x $0.02/sq ft =

$3.20/space)

 $0.02 per sq ft/per day
Austin Police Special Events Fees
Police Cadet $47.00 per hour
Police Commander $152.00 per hour
Police Lieutenant $130.00 per hour
Police Liutenant (Tier II - Vendor Agreed) $174.00 per hour
Police Officer/Cpl-Det $83.00 per hour
Police Officer/Cpl-Det (Tier II - Vendor Agreed) $110.00 per hour
Police Sergeant $109.00 per hour
Police Sergeant (Tier II - Vendor Agreed) $145.00 per hour
Special Events Reserve Officer $64.00 per hour
Dispatcher $54.00 per hour
Dispatcher (Events between 5:00 p.m. through 6:00 a.m.) $72.00 per hour
Event Scheduling Fee $57.00 per event
Mounted Rental - Outside Services $20.00 per hour
Personal Watercraft Rental - Outside Services $10.00 per hour
Vehicle Rental - Outside Services $12.00 per hour
Watercraft Rental - Outside Services $20.00 per hour
Austin Parks and Recreation Special Events Fees
Special Events (1,000-10,000 participants/attendees)
Damage Deposit $2,000.00  
Electricity Fee $500.00 per day
Maintenance Fee $0.10 per person
Set Up/Take Down $500.00 per day
Use Fee $3,000.00  
Special Events (10,001 or more participants/attendees)
Damage Deposit $2,500.00  
Electricity Fee $500.00 per day
Maintenance Fee $0.10 per person
Set Up/Take Down $500.00 per day
Use Fee $5,000.00 per day
Auditorium Shores
Damage Deposit $2,500.00    
Electricity Fee $500.00 per day
Maintenance Fee $0.10 per person
Parking Lot $500.00 per day
Set Up/Take Down $500.00 per day
Use Fee $5,000.00 per day
Fiesta Gardens West End
Damage Deposit $2,000.00  
Electricity Fee $250.00 per day
Maintenance Fee $500.00  
Set Up/Take Down $500.00 per day
Use Fee $2,500.00 per day
Parkland Day Use Areas (Groups over 1,000 use Special Event Rates listed above)
Event Size 100 - 250 persons - resident $75.00  

Event Size 100 - 250 persons -

Non-resident or for commercial activity/events

 $125.00  
Damage Deposit - Event Size 100 - 250 persons $100.00  
Event Size 251 - 399 persons - resident $100.00  

Event Size 251 - 399 persons -

Non-resident or for commercial activity/events

 $150.00  
Damage Deposit -  Event Size 251 - 399 persons $100.00  
Event Size 400 - 599 persons - resident $150.00  

Event Size 400 - 599 persons -

Non-resident or for commercial activity/events

 $175.00  
Damage Deposit - Event Size 400 - 599 persons $150.00  
Event Size 600 - 999 persons - resident $1,000.00  
Maintenance Fee - Event Size 600 - 999 persons - resident $250.00  

Event Size 600 - 999 persons -

Non-resident or for commercial activity/events

 $1,500.00  

Maintenance Fee - Event Size 600 - 999 persons -

Non-resident or for commercial activity/events

 $250.00  
Damage Deposit - Event Size 600 - 999 persons $500.00   

There are numerous parks where private ticketed events may occur, including but not limited to: Zilker Park, Fiesta Gardens, Walter Long, Republic Square Park, and Auditorium Shores. Any public event with special event status charging admissions will provide an additional $1.00 - $3.00 for every ticket sold per ticketed day for park maintenance.

Tiered Special Event Park Maintenance Fee Structure
Tier One: for ticket price $1.00 - $50.00 $1.00 per ticket sold
Tier Two: for ticket price $51.00 - $100.00 $2.00 per ticket sold
Tier Three: for ticket price $101.00 and above $3.00 per ticket sold


 

Austin-Travis County EMS Special Events Fees
Ambulance (ALS) $284.00 per hour
Ambulance (ALS) (1/4 hr rate) $71.00 per quarter hour
Ambulance (BLS) $255.00 per hour
Ambulance (BLS) (1/4 hr rate) $63.75 per quarter hour
Medical Doctor $159.00 per hour
Motor Paramedic Team $156.00 per hour
Motor Paramedic Team (1/4 hr rate) $39.00 per quarter hour
Set-up/Take-down Fee $145.00 per day
Special Response Unit $136.00 per hour
Special Response Unit (1/4 hr rate) $34.00 per quarter hour
Supervisor $110.00 per hour
Supervisor (1/4 hr rate) $27.50 per quarter hour
Supplemental Standby Paramedic $70.00 per hour
Supplemental Standby Paramedic (1/4 hr rate) $17.50 per quarter hour
Supplemental Standby Paramedic w/ Apparatus $71.00 per hour
Supplemental Standby Paramedic w/ Apparatus (1/4 hr rate) $17.75 per quarter hour
Austin Public Health Special Events Fees
Event Health and Safety Review $265.00  
Temporary Food Permit Fees
Temporary Food Permits $62.00 per booth
  • 1-14 calendar days
    
Temporary Event Late Permit Application Fee $277.00 per permit
Austin Resource Recovery Special Events Fees
Standard Labor Rates
Worker (excluding holidays) $36.00 per hour
Worker (on holidays) $51.00 per hour
Equipment Operator (excluding holidays) $41.00 per hour
Equipment Operator (on holidays) $60.00 per hour
Supervisor (excluding holidays) $52.00 per hour
Supervisor (on holidays) $76.00 per hour
Supplemental (Bulk) Hauling Service $184.00

plus est. disposal volume charge

based on current disposal rates
  • 500-lb. minimum disposal charge will be assessed per requested collection. Additional volumes will be assessed and charged in 500-lb. increments thereafter.
Supplemental Brush Collection $173.00  
Event Cleaning - Standard Equipment Rates
Bags $28.85 per case
Cart Cleaning Fee $322.00 per 100 carts
Crane* $28.75 per hour + fuel costs**
Disposal Fees   Baed on current landfill tipping fee
Flusher* $19.15 per hour + fuel costs**
Pickup* $3.25 per hour + fuel costs**
Plastic Wrap $31.50 per roll
Rear Loader* $42.85 per hour + fuel costs**
Rear Loader (Small)* $33.70 per hour + fuel costs**
Stake Bed Truck* $7.05 per hour + fuel costs**
Sweeper* $27.85 per hour + fuel costs**
Tractor Trailer* $27.00 per hour + fuel costs**
Utility Vehicle* $3.45 per hour + fuel costs**
*4 hour minimum charge on all equipment; costs do not include operator.
**Fuel costs are calculated based on miles and industry standard of miles per gallon costs.
Standard Equipment Rates - Dumpsters
4 YD Trash Dumpster $1.23/day + $272.17/haul  
4 YD Recycle Dumpster $6.16/day + $203.28/haul  
8 YD Trash Dumpster $1.23/day + $285.71/haul  
8 YD Recycle Dumpster $6.16/day +$203.28/haul  
20 YD Trash Dumpster $6.16/day + $536.94/haul  
20 YD Recycle Dumpster $6.16/day +$203.28/haul  
30 YD Trash Dumpster $6.16/day + $568.95/haul  
30 YD Recycle Dumpster $6.16/day +$203.28/haul  
40 YD Trash Dumpster $6.16/day + $600.98/haul  
40 YD Recycling Dumpster $6.16/day +$203.28/haul   
Other Special Events Fees
Alcoholic Beverage Waiver Fee $5,304.60
Mobile Retail Permit $81.90
Temporary Use Permit $124.20
Private Parking Patio Permit $144.00