City of Lakeport opens applications for 2025 safe and sane fireworks sales permits

LAKEPORT, Calif. — The city of Lakeport is now accepting applications from qualified nonprofit organizations for a permit to sell safe and sane fireworks for the 2025 season.

Applications must be submitted in writing on forms provided by the city and delivered to the City Clerk's Office no later than 5 p.m. April 30.

Application forms are available here, at City Clerk’s Office at Lakeport City Hall, 225 Park St., or by request via email at admininfo@cityoflakeport.com. 

Key points for applicants:

• The permits are for Lakeport nonprofits only. Applying organizations must have a membership of at least 20 members who either reside in the city, are employed in the city, or are owners or operators of a business or other establishment located in the city.

• Only one application per nonprofit organization is allowed. Multiple or transferred applications will be voided.

• Up to four permits will be issued citywide.

• If more than four qualified applications are received, priority will be given to nonprofits with continuous permits since 2007; remaining permits will be awarded by random drawing.

• Qualified applicants that are not selected will be placed on a waiting list for future opportunities.

If approved, applicants must submit the following supporting documents by June 1:

• Proof of stand location and permission from property owner.
• State Fire Marshal retail sales permit.
• Liability insurance certificate naming the City as additional insured.
• Temporary sales tax permit from the California State Board of Equalization.

At least one representative from each permitted nonprofit must attend a fireworks safety seminar coordinated by the Lakeport Fire Department and the fireworks wholesaler. Failure to attend will result in revocation of the permit.

Applicants will be notified of the status of their applications by May 1.

The City Council reserves the right to suspend fireworks sales in the event of a declared wildfire-related state of emergency.

For questions or to request an application form, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at 707-263-5615 or email admininfo@cityoflakeport.com.