Applicants applying for an alcoholic Beverage License/Permit in the City of Abilene are required to have the following Checklist completed prior to certification of the application by the City Secretary.

The Planning & Zoning Department requires a 24-hour waiting period for the processing of the paperwork.  Fax the completed form 24 hours in advance to (325) 676-6242 to expedite the process.  Contact (325) 676-6237 or (325) 676-6475 for all inquiries.

PROCEDURE:
Applicants are to complete all identifying information (i.e., Trade Name, Address, etc.) prior to obtaining the required City signatures.

The following City offices must sign the Checklist:

• Police Department Records Clerk (450 Pecan)
• Fire Department (250 Grape)
• Health Department - Environmental Health (555 Walnut, 1st Floor)
• Planning & Zoning Department (555 Walnut, 1st Floor) **24-Hour Waiting Period**
• Building Inspection Office (555 Walnut, 1st Floor)
• City Secretary's Office (555 Walnut, 2nd Floor)

The applicant may acquire the above signatures in the order convenient for them with the exception of the City Secretary's certification, whose signature will always be the final one obtained. An appointment with the City Secretary for certification of the application and to receive information on City fees can be made when the checklist is issued or by calling (325) 676-6208.

Download Application

• In Adobe Acrobat .pdf (download Acrobat Reader for free here)
• In Microsoft Word