Community Board Timeline for NYC Liquor Licenses
Community Boards meet on monthly cycles. Missing the calendar deadline pushes your application a full month. Here is how the schedule actually works.
How each board calendars and schedules applications.
Committee review before full board vote.
Sequencing your application to the calendar.
How the monthly cycle works
Each Community Board has a SLA Committee that meets monthly, followed by a full board vote. Missing a calendar deadline means a full month lost.
What you submit
Application, floor plan, method of operation, principal information, and a 30-day public notice.
When to engage us
Six to eight weeks before your target board date is ideal.
Frequently asked questions
Only the board with jurisdiction over the location reviews the application.
A statutory notice to the local municipality required before filing on-premises applications in NYC.
Ready to move your liquor license forward?
Before you sign a lease, invest in buildout, or appear before a Community Board, speak with an attorney who understands New York's liquor licensing process.