OLCC Liquor License Information

STEP 1 - Work with the OLCC

Contact the cities of Bend, Redmond, Sisters or La Pine for liquor license application requirements within city limits

Effective August 12, 2024, OLCC will no longer accept paper applications for special events and annual licenses via mail, email, or in-person drop-off. All special event and annual license applications must be submitted to OLCC’s Cannabis and Alcohol Management Program (CAMP), an online licensing system.

Visit the OLCC Website at https://www.oregon.gov/olcc/pages/camp.aspx

STEP 2 - Work with Deschutes County

The OLCC requires liquor license and temporary permit applications to be reviewed by Deschutes County prior to submittal to the OLCC.

Allow a minimum of 3-4 weeks for Deschutes County to review the application.

For a new liquor license, renewal, change of ownership or temporary event license:

Download and complete the applicable OLCC application.
Submit the OLCC application via email to Deschutes County Community Development: planning@deschutes.org. Applications can also be submitted in person at the Deschutes County Community Development office located at 117 NW Lafayette Ave, Bend, OR 97703.
There is an application fee (cash, check or credit/debit card) as follows, staff will notify you of the fees once we receive and process the application:
- Original Application $ 100.00
- Change in Ownership, Location or Privilege $ 75.00
- Renewal or Temporary Application $ 35.00
Application is reviewed by the following county departments: Sheriff’s Office, Environmental Health, Community Development's Planning Division, Building Division, Onsite/Septic Division and Code Compliance.
Once the application has been reviewed, it will be returned to the applicant for submittal to the OLCC for final processing.

STEP 3 - Submit your application to the OLCC