City of Philadelphia

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Permits, violations & licenses

Entertainment business

How to get licenses for entertainment business in Philadelphia.

Get a Special Assembly Occupancy License

How to get a license for a large gathering place that offers dancing, live music, or similar entertainment.

Get an Amusement License

How to get a license for businesses that are required to pay an Amusement Tax on admissions for events like carnivals and performances.

Get a Carnival License

How nonprofits can get a license to hold amusement events.

Get a Bingo License

How to get a license to host a bingo game.

Get a Small Games of Chance License

How to get a license to run small games of chance.

Get a Limited Engagement Small Games of Chance License

How to get a license to hold small games of chance, three times or fewer.

Get a Special Permit License

How to get a license to hold a small game of chance with a prize over $2000

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