Overview
The City of Bowie has rooms at City Hall and the Kenhill Center that can be used by the public for meetings. Rooms are available to non-profit and commercial groups and rental fees are based on residency.

• Room Use Rules and Procedures
• Room Use Application
  (Return application to Department of Community Services, 15901 Excalibur Road, Bowie, MD 20716; Attn: Room Use Request)

Rental Fees
Groups that have an official mailing address within the incorporated city limits of Bowie are considered resident groups; all others will be considered non-resident groups. Proof of residency and non-profit status is required. A $100 refundable security deposit is required for all groups and will be assessed at the time of reservation. Resident groups are allowed four (4) reservations per calendar month and non-resident groups are allowed one (1) reservation per calendar month.

The city offers rooms and configurations that can accommodate up to 100 people for use during the times listed below:

Kenhill Center & Bowie City Hall Hours

Day	Hours
Monday - Thursday	5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Friday	Closed
Saturday	9 a.m. - 12 noon

Rental Rates

Rental Type	Fee
Resident Non-Profit	No Charge
Resident Commercial (2-hour minimum)	$25 per hour
Non-Resident Non-Profit	$25 per hour
Non-Resident Commercial (2-hour minimum)	$50 per hour
Custodial Fee (as necessary)	$30 per hour

During hours that City Hall* and the Kenhill Center are normally closed, special staff can be brought in to accommodate room use. A minimum 30 day notification is required and the following fee schedule will apply:

Rental Type	Fee
Resident Non-Profit	$50 per hour
Resident Commercial (3-hour minimum)	$100 per hour
Non-Resident Non-Profit	$100 per hour
Non-Resident Commercial (3-hour minimum)	$200 per hour
Custodial Fee (as necessary)	$30 per hour

* City Hall will only be available for rent after close of business (5 p.m. Monday thru Friday)

Although there are many rooms available for community use, cancellation of a room reservation is sometimes necessary, occasionally on short notice.  If this is a problem, please consider alternate locations as potential meeting sites.  Meeting space may also be available at the Bowie Library, M-NCPPC Community Centers, public schools and also in some places of worship.

Addition Information
Contact the Department of Community Services at 301-809-3011.