Dallas special event permits are required for any temporary outdoor gathering with expected attendance of 100 or more that involves certain activities, and installing portable toilets for public use is one of them, according to the City of Dallas Office of Special Events.
Application Fees
| Expected attendance | Fee |
|---|---|
| Fewer than 200 | $50 |
| 201 to 400 | $80 |
| 401 to 800 | $100 |
| 801 to 1,000 | $150 |
| 1,001 to 2,000 | $200 |
| 2,001 to 4,000 | $300 |
| 4,001 to 8,000 | $400 |
| 8,001 to 12,000 | $500 |
| 12,001 to 20,000 | $600 |
| 20,001 or more | $700 |
Restroom Requirements
- The city's preliminary informational letter tells you the portable restrooms and trash receptacles to provide.
- Permanent on-site restrooms can count if they're accessible and you have permission to use them.
- Additional restrooms may be required if attendance tops 100,000 in a day or the event runs more than 10 hours in a day.
Deadlines
The city's guidebook says late applications are invoiced a $40 per day late fee, and applications more than five days past the submission deadline won't be accepted.
Food Vendors
Texas temporary food establishment rules require conveniently located toilets and hand-washing with warm water, soap and disposable towels.
Need portable toilets for a permitted Dallas event? Call (469) 405-5120, or size it with the portable toilet calculator.
Sources: City of Dallas special event permit, City of Dallas application fees, Dallas Special Event Guidebook, Texas DSHS temporary food establishment requirements, Texas Food Establishment Rules.