Applications, forms, permits, licenses, and other paperwork can be found at the City Auditor's office.
ACH Form
Please email the City auditor's office at cityofkenmare@gmail.com
Pet Licenses
Pet licenses are required for all dogs and cats that reside within the city limits, per city ordinance. Licenses must be renewed every year between January 1st - May 1st. After May 1st a penalty of $20.00 will be added to the cost of the license. Current Vaccination Records are required with the application. Please email the City auditor's office at cityofkenmare@gmail.com
Raffle Permits
An organization or group of people who want to hold a gaming fundraiser must apply for a raffle permit. The cost for a raffle permit is $10.00. The form must be filled out and submitted to the Auditor's Office with $10.00. The application is subject to the approval of the City Council and the State of North Dakota.
For further questions, please email the City Auditor's office at cityofkenmare@gmail.com
Peddlers Permit
A peddlers permit is required for all transient merchants for the transaction of such business within the City. The cost of the permit is $25.00. The form must be submitted to the auditors office and approved by the Chief of Police before business can begin, per city ordinance. For further questions, please email the City Auditor's office at cityofkenmare@gmail.com
Building Permit
For more information on specifications and rules regarding building within Kenmare, please contact the Ward County Building Inspector.
Table & Chair Rental
The City of Kenmare has tables and chairs available for rental if you are renting the Memorial Hall, they are included in your fee charge, however, if you would like to rent them for birthday parties, rummage sales, showers and much more. Tables are $5.00 apiece while chairs are .50 cents apiece. To reserve tables and chairs contact City Hall at 701-385-4232 or email: cityofkenmare@gmail.com
Liquor License Transfer Permits
In order to have alcohol served at public or private events, you must have submitted a liquor license transfer application to the City of Kenmare. Liquor License Transfers are subject to City Council for approval.
Event Pay for the KPD is $50.00 an hour, An Officer must work an event that alcohol is present.
Tear Down Grant Application
Owners of property in Kenmare consisting of uninhabitable homes or other types of structures may be eligible for a grant from the Kenmare Community Development Corporation to demolish those structures. The Kenmare Community Development Corporation will pay up to $3,500 to demolish your structures if eligible for this program. The City will benefit from having eyesores removed from the neighborhoods. Property owners will benefit from having a parcel that is more attractive for selling. If the owner has no desire to sell the property, they may be able to benefit by getting their property tax rate lowered because the lot has become vacant.
Tear Down Grant Application