WHEN IS A BENEFIT-PERFORMANCE LICENSE NECESSARY?

A Benefit Performance is an event conducted and operated by a bonafide non-profit organization within Montgomery County, the net proceeds of which are exclusively for the benefit of the organization. Benefit Performances include carnivals, fairs, picnics, dances, bazaars, concerts and horse shows.

Any bonafide non-profit organization within the county will need a Benefit-Performance License to conduct a benefit performance.

WHAT IS THE BENEFIT-PERFORMANCE LICENSE APPLICATION PROCESS?

A completed Benefit-Performance application must be submitted, along with a copy of the organization's federal tax exemption number and site plan delineating the performance area, including seating and/or vending booths if any.

Important: Applications should be submitted two weeks prior to the Benefit-Performance. However, licenses for carnivals should be submitted at least four weeks prior to the Benefit-Performance.

A Benefit-Performance license may also require:

• Food Service License from the Department of Health, Licensing & Regulatory Services Division, (240) 777-3986.
  
  
• Temporary Alcoholic Beverage License from the Board of License Commissioners, (240) 777-1999.
  
  
• Electrical Permit from the Department of Permitting Services, (240) 777-6240.
  
  
• Use and Occupancy Permit from the Department of Permitting Services, (240) 777-6370.
  
  
• Building Permit from the Department of Permitting Services, (240) 777-6370.
  
  

Benefit-Performances are subject to inspection by the following county agencies:

• Food Service unit of the Health Promotion, Prevention, and Permitting Services unit of the Montgomery County Health Department, (240) 777-3986 if food is served or sold.
  
  
• Board of License Commissioners (temporary alcoholic beverage), (240) 777-1999 if alcohol is sold or served.
  
  

WHAT WILL A BENEFIT-PERFORMANCE LICENSE COST?

The total fee for a Benefit-Performance License is $62.70. This includes a license fee of $57.00 and a 10% Automation Enhancement Fee of $5.70.

WHEN WILL THE BENEFIT-PERFORMANCE LICENSE BE READY FOR PICK- UP?

Normally, a Benefit-Performance License can be issued within two business days from the date of application. The Department of Permitting Services reserves the right to delay issuance of a license if application requirements are not met, or further in formation is required.