Special Events & Permits in Broome County, NY (2026)

2 rules for unincorporated Broome County, New York.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Broome County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Park Event Permits

Broome County Parks and Recreation requires advance permission before residents use its facilities for a group gathering. Section 281-3(L) bars anyone from setting up a camp or temporary lodging in a county park without a written permit from the Commissioner, and Section 281-4(B) lists shelter house rental and reservation among the activities billed under the county's Schedule of County Fees.

Broome County Park Facility Reservation Permit

Some Restrictions

Broome County Code § 281-3(L); § 281-4(A)-(B)

L. Camps and camping. (1) No person shall establish or maintain any camp or other temporary lodging or sleeping place within the park without a written permit from the Commissioner. ... Fees and charges as established for the several County park locations are as set forth in the Schedule of County Fees in Chapter 257, Fees and Charges, Article XIV, for the following activities: A. Camping at Gr...

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Parade Permits

Anyone planning a parade, procession, vigil, demonstration or other gathering of four or more people on Broome County property needs a written permit from the County Executive under Code § 222-4(A), filed by petition at least 24 hours before the event. The County Executive weighs constitutional assembly rights against the assembly's timing, legality and the group's prior conduct on county property.

Broome County Parade & Assembly Permits

Significant Restrictions

Broome County Code § 222-4(A)-(B)

A. Public assembly on buildings and grounds. (1) No person, group or organization gathering, collecting or congregating for common purpose or objective, and whether designated as a parade, procession, vigil, assembly, demonstration or like terms, shall assemble upon said County grounds unless a written permit is received from the County Executive or his duly authorized representative. (2) The a...

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