Midland, TX Special Events & Permits: Block Party Permits (2026)
Key Facts
- Apply
- 15 days before event
- Fees
- $50 app + $250 deposit
- Issued by
- City Manager
- Appeal
- Fee/denial appeal available
Summary
Midland requires a special event permit before residents can close a street for a block party, with a 15-day advance application, fees, and City Manager approval.
Block Party: The term block party means a social or recreational gathering for which any public street, alley or sidewalk, or any combination thereof, is temporarily closed within an area zoned for or predominantly used as residential and in which some of the participants reside within the area of the street closure or are guests of such a resident. ... It is unlawful for any person to conduct or participate in any special event upon any public street, alley or sidewalk without a special event permit issued by the City Manager.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Municipal Code: Supplement 1 Update 2).
Full Breakdown
City Code § 10-1-2 defines a block party as a residential street closure where participants live in or are guests of someone in the closure area, and folds it into the city's 'special event' permit requirement. Organizers must apply to the City Manager at least 15 days ahead with a $50 non-refundable application fee and a $250 refundable clean-up/damage deposit, plus a route map, security plan, and barricade details. The City Manager can deny a permit that would unreasonably disrupt traffic or conflict with another permitted event, or revoke it for permit violations or an emergency.
Violations & Fines
Closing a street for a block party without a permit is unlawful, and participating in or assisting an unpermitted event, including by city employees or with city equipment, is separately barred under Sec. 10-1-2(C), (G).
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a permit to close my street for a neighborhood block party?
What does a Midland block party permit cost?
Sources & Official References
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