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Customer are strongly encouraged to apply for Business Licenses online through BSEED's Electronic Licensing and Permitting System (eLAPS).
- Click here to learn how to get started.
- For additional assistance, please contact (313) 224-3179 or [email protected].
Application Guidelines
Refer to the table for the appropriate eLAPS application for your business.
Business License Type | Record Type | Application Name | License Type |
Carnival | Special Event | Festival / Carnival | Carnival |
Riding Devices (Carnival Rides) | Special Event | Festival / Carnival | Carnival - Riding Devices (subtype) |
Required Clearances
Refer to the table below for a breakdown of the Clearances required for your business.
Business | Police | |||||||
Carnival | X | X | X | X | ||||
Riding Devices (Carnival Rides) | X | X | X |
Required Documents
Refer to the table below for a breakdown of the required documents to include in your business license application. All documents must be submitted through eLAPS.
Business | City Council | Proof of Ownership: Lease Contract / Property Deed | Building | Bond / Insurance | Site Diagram | Current Identification |
Carnival | X | X | X | X | X | X |
Riding Devices (Carnival Rides) | X | X | X | X | X | |
Parking 2 | X | X | ||||
Vendor 2 | X | X |
1 Only required for newly established or change of use.
2 Sub-License to Festival/ Carnival.
Associated Fees
Business License applications are subject to multiple fees dependent on scope. Fee types and prices are subject to change.
Carnival
- Carnival Non-Profit City Owned Land: $83.00/event
- Carnival City Council Approved Dates: $58.00/event
- Carnival City-Owned Land Friday / Saturday / Sunday / Holiday: $58.00/event
Riding Devices (Carnival Rides)
- Riding Devices: $35.00/device
Bond / Insurance
- Submit application online at bit.ly/codbondapplication
- Contact BSEED Licensing & Permits with questions