Special Event Permits

Introduction 

The Santa Clara County Special Event Permit System (SEPS) allows event sponsors to apply online for a permit for their event.   Sponsors can also learn about the event permitting process, types of events, and fees.   County residents may subscribe to receive notices when special events such as bike races or walking events are scheduled on County-operated roads.

Important Notice: SEPS COVID-19 Public Notice.  Please refer to Santa Clara County - Public Health Department's website for the latest news on COVID-19. 

SEPS: Special Event Permit System  

• Electronic application for permit
• Event notice subscription service
• Event notice un-subscription serve

 Other Special Event Permit

• Printable Application Form
• Permit Fee Schedule and Timelines
• Special Event Questionnaire
• Administrative Process Guidelines
• Indemnification Form
• Insurance or Waiver Request Form
• County Ordinance on Special Events on County Roads (Div. B3, Ch. VII)
• Bike Rides and the Co​un​ty Special Event Ordinance

To Contact Special Event Permit Team

By Mail:

The Special Event Permit Team
County of Santa Clara, Roads and Airports Department
101 Skyport Drive
San Jose, CA 95110

By Phone - 408-573-2475
By Email - [email protected]
Websites - County of Santa Clara County and Roads and Airports Department​​