Rent Hartford City Hall

Hartford’s Municipal Building was completed in 1915 and replaced the Old State House. Since the old building was referred to as Hartford Municipal Building, the new building is now called Hartford City Hall.

Built in the Beaux-Arts style, the building is faced with Bethel white granite and a copper and tile roof. All the entrances are bronze. The building is elaborately decorated with Neoclassical adornments, but its most well-known feature is its atrium, which is 25 x 150 feet and rises through all three floors of the building. The atrium is topped with a glass roof that serves as a skylight and features decorative panels detailing the city’s history and incredible spiral staircase that captivates everyone who walks through the doors. 

Apply to rent the City Hall Atrium for your next event! Find the application and more information below.  

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Step 1.Review Guidelines 

What’s required to have a Wedding/Elopement, Photoshoot or Special Event at City Hall:

  • Wedding/Elopement applications must be submitted at least 60 days prior to the event.
  • Photoshoot applications must be submitted at least 30 days prior to the event.
  • Maximum capacity for ANY event is 200 people.
  • ALL Weddings/Elopements and Special Events require proof of insurance with the following: The Liability AND Property Damage limits need to be at least $1,000,000 per occurrence.  You must list the City of Hartford as an additional insured on the policy.  It should read as follows: City of Hartford/City Hall– 550 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06103.
  • If you have a Wedding/Elopement, you must obtain your marriage license with the City of Hartford – Vital Records Department prior to getting married.
  • City Hall DOES NOT host Courthouse Style Weddings.
  • If you have a catered event, regardless of the number of guests, a MANDATORY Custodial Fee will be assessed.
  • Caterers are responsible for providing their certificate of liability insurance and active catering license. 

PROHIBITED:

  • NO alcohol is allowed at the City Hall Atrium.  
  • NO cooking is allowed.
  • The use of nails and screws is NOT permitted.
  • Any artwork, murals display, flags in the Atrium CANNOT be tampered with or removed.
  • NO candles (LED battery-operated candles are OK).
  • Decorations are not allowed to stay overnight at the Atrium.

PERMITTED:

  • Decorations MUST be in compliance with CT State Fire Codes.
  • You are allowed to have chairs, tables, arches, pedestals, flowers, etc. However, all items must be removed immediately after your event.

HOURS OF OPERATIONS:

  • ALL reservations at City Hall must be made after regular business hours.
  • Reservations can be made on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays, from 5:00 PM - 12:00 Midnight.
  • Reservations can be made on Thursdays from 7:00 PM - 12:00 Midnight.
  • Reservations can be made on Saturdays and Sundays from 8:00 AM - 12:00 Midnight.

 

Step 2.Atrium Fee Information

All fees must be paid 30 days after application has been submitted.

  • Atrium Photos (limited to 1 hour): $50
  • Atrium rental (0-4 hours): $500
  • Atrium rental (5 hours): $600
  • Atrium rental (6 hours): $700
  • Atrium rental $100 per additional hour

Mandatory Custodial Fee for Atrium Rental with food or 50+ attendance: $200

APPLICATION FEES ARE NOT REFUNDABLE

The City of Hartford has the right to approve, deny or revoke any or all applications and/or permits at any time.

ALL applications are subject to review and are accepted based on date and time availability. Once your application is submitted, the Special Events Team will reach out to you via email within 3 business days. 

Step 3.Atrium Rental Form

Complete the Atrium Rental Application

Application is incompatible with mobile devices and Safari. 

 

 

Contact Us

Phone

8607579084

Email

DDSspecialevents@hartford.gov

Location

Development Services
260 Constitution Plaza, 1st Floor
06103
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