Do you need a permit for a block party or food truck? Need one to use a crane? The Right of Way Services Division is the place to begin. Apply for a permit here
The Right of Way Services Division does important things for our city's streets and sidewalks. We give out special permits for events like festivals, races, and concerts. We also give licenses to street vendors, like food trucks.
The division includes the areas below. Click on each department for additional information:
Special Events Permitting & Street Vending Licenses
If you're a street vendor, like a food truck, this group can give you the green light and a license. We also give out special permits for events like festivals, block parties, races, concerts, parades, pub crawls and more.
Vendors can operate out of a motor vehicle, bike, an animal-drawn wagon and even a handcart. Contact Street Vendors at 443-984-0005. You can reach Special Events at 410-396-1916 or by emailing SpecialEvents@BaltimoreCity.gov
Special event application forms can be viewed and downloaded from our Quick Forms section.
Minor Privilege
This group handles permits and rules for things that stick out into public areas, like signs, awnings, and outdoor seating. Get in touch with them at 410-396-3346 or email MinorPrivilege@BaltimoreCity.gov.
Right of Way
If you need permission for various things in public spaces, like fixing a driveway or setting up a crane, these are the people to talk to. Call them at 410-396-4508 or email Row.Permit.Documents@BaltimoreCity.gov.
Land Conveyance
They deal with records of city rights of way and help when streets need to be wider, or utilities need to be set up. You can reach them at 410-396-GATE (4283) or email Alley.Gating@BaltimoreCity.gov.
Property Location
This team takes care of property records, addresses, and maps. They handle things like changing street names, making sure maps are correct, and more. You can contact them for different property-related questions using the phone numbers and email addresses provided.
For Property Consolidation, call 410-396-3800 or email Dawn.Flanary@BaltimoreCity.gov
For Real Property Inquiries, call 410-396-3634 or email PropertyLocation@BaltimoreCity.gov
Whether you're planning an event, need a permit for public space, or have questions about property records, these are the folks in Baltimore who can help.