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Police Permits and Reports
Information on permits and reports served through the Police Department
Parking Services
Learn about downtown parking options, monthly garage and neighborhood parking permits, and paying parking tickets.
Planning and Transportation Permits and Information
Business permits and information from the Planning and Transportation department
Animal Related Permits
Permits for chicken flocks, kennels and other animal-related businesses, and houses with more than 4 adult dogs or 6 cats
Business Licenses
Mobile Vendor, Pushcart, Solicitor, Child Care and Miscellaneous business licenses
Residential Rental and Lodging Establishment Inspection Program
All rental properties located within the City of Bloomington corporate limits must be registered with and inspected by the Department of Housing and Neighborhood Development.
Parade Permits
In order to block the flow of traffic on a sidewalk or city street a Parade Permit must be obtained.
Noise Permits
Application for a permit for relief from Chapter 14.09 (Noise Control) of the Bloomington Municipal Code.
Engineering Resources
Engineering maintains the construction standards and specifications for working within the Public right-of-way. The following links are helpful for anyone wanting to do work in the right-of-way.
Parks Special Use Permits
Hold an event in a city park or on the B-Line Trail, rent the mobile stage, or apply for a filming permit.
Right of Way Special Event Permits
The Board of Public Works monitors and grants final approval to commission resolutions and directives.