After-Midnight Alcohol Sales Permit

On July 15, 2025, the Kissimmee City Commission approved the second and final reading of Ordinance #25-09(PDF, 1MB), which updates the City’s alcohol sales regulations within the Downtown Community Redevelopment Area (CRA). This change introduces a new requirement for certain businesses to apply for an After Midnight Alcohol Sales Permit if they wish to operate/serve alcohol between 12:00 a.m. and 2:00 a.m.

Starting October 1, 2025, qualifying businesses in the Downtown Kissimmee CRA, such as restaurants, microbreweries, tasting rooms, and specialty retail establishments, must obtain this permit to remain open and serve alcoholic beverages after midnight.

What this means:

Businesses that sell alcohol must fully close at midnight if they do not have an After-Midnight Alcohol Sales Permit.
The Kissimmee Police Department will oversee the application and enforcement of this permit.

In Person

Follow these steps to apply for the City of Kissimmee’s After-Midnight Alcohol Sales Permit.

Step 1.Verify Eligibility

Your business must be located within the Downtown Kissimmee Redevelopment Area (DKCRA).

Confirm your business is inside the DKCRA

Step 2.Gather Required Documents

Bring clear copies of the following with you when you apply:

Government-issued photo ID
Current Florida alcohol license
Current City of Kissimmee business tax receipt

Step 3.Complete the Application

You can complete the application one of two ways:

Download the application(PDF, 503KB) in advance, fill it out, print it, and bring it with you to Kissimmee Police Department.
Visit Kissimmee Police Department and ask for an application.

Kissimmee Police Department
8 N. Stewart Street, Kissimmee, FL

Hours: 8 am – 5 pm,
Monday – Friday (excluding holidays)

Step 4.Pay the Application Fee

A $250 application fee is due at the time you submit your application. After payment, your application will be submitted for review to the Chief of Police. You will be notified of your application status once the review is complete.