Events on Private Property

City ordinance requires a Letter of Determination to sell alcohol during a special/temporary event on private property within city limits. This letter will help you meet the city’s special event requirements and will ensure the safety of your guests and neighbors.

To receive this letter, you must:

• Fill out the request approval form to have an event with alcohol
• Pay the application fee - $275

Examples are only used as estimates and do not reflect final costs. 

To request a Letter of Determination, you will need to provide:

• a site plan
• evidence of the property owner's approval of the event
• a State of Florida Alcoholic Beverage License (ABL)

Note, the approval process may take up to two weeks. Please submit your requests at least 30 days before your event to ensure a timely response. 

Fill out the application

If your event impacts a city right-of-way (such as city-owned streets, sidewalks, or property), involves more than 100 people, and occurs once or twice a year, you must request a Special Events Permit for a large outdoor event instead of submitting a request for a Zoning Official’s letter of determination.

Request a special event permit

The city prohibits the selling of food or merchandise on city streets and sidewalks (Sec. 54.27). Exceptions are made for events with a Special Events Permit. There are additional requirements for events with vending, food trucks and alcohol.

It is the responsibility of the event promoter to ensure the following:

• All vendors must have proof of a Business Tax Receipt (BTR) to operate any business within city limits.
• General liability insurance is required for all events.
  • The city needs to be included as an additional insured - City Hall address: 400 South Orange Avenue, Orlando, FL 32801
  • Minimum limit is $1,000,000
  • View an example Certificate of Liability Insurance(PDF, 200KB)
    (PDF, 200KB)
• Food trucks will require an inspection from the Fire Marshal. A separate fee is associated with this inspection. To get more information on the permit and cost, please email ofdspecialevents@orlando.gov. 

Apply for a Mobile Food Truck Fire Inspection

Food trucks will require an inspection from the Fire Marshal. A separate fee is associated with this inspection. To get more information on the permit and cost, please email ofdspecialevents@orlando.gov. 

Apply for a Mobile Food Truck Fire Inspection