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Civic Campuses
Information for local governments and campus operators

Local jurisdictions with populations over 220,000 may request authorization for expanded alcohol service at publicly owned civic campus. The fee per event is $1,500.

The campus operator or a primary LCB liquor licensee may apply on the behalf of the local jurisdiction for events.

Requirements

For any of these authorizations, a successful application must include all required information and be submitted through the LCB Portal.

The campus operator or designee for the qualified jurisdiction must create a Portal account, provide contact information, identify the parcel number(s) of area(s) requested for authorization. They must also provide a list of all liquor licensees, non-profits special occasion licensees, and caterers participating in the event.

Two documents are required to be submitted in the Portal:

  • A site map of the jurisdiction where you are requesting expanded alcohol services
  • A joint operating plan with details addressing safe operations of activities and the community.

More information, instructions, and resources on the registration and application processes are under development and will be posted on the Expanded Alcohol Services page when available.

These alcohol service allowances were authorized by the state Legislature in SSHB House Bill 1515.

For questions about expanded alcohol services, please contact us at ExpandedAlcoholServices@lcb.wa.gov.