Special permits and licenses are issued by the Palo Alto Police Department. The Police Department accepts applications and issues permits for businesses and activities. Please review the lists below and call for more information.
Special Business Permits, 650-329-2130
Special Events Permits, 650-329-2459
solicitors
taxicabs
massage
close out sales
block parties
helicopter lifts
adult entertainment
bingo
street vendors who sell flowers or food for immediate consumption
secondhand dealers
film production permits
noise exemption permits
encroachment on City property for commercial or private purposes
