The City of Miami Beach offers five (5) locations for non-profit vendors/distributors which are awarded by lottery for three (3) month periods. 

To apply, non-profit organizations must submit the following: 

1. A completed application signed by an officer or director of the non-profit organization and $135 application fee. 
2. Authorization letter if the vendor/distributor is not an officer/director or registered agent of the non-profit organization. 
3. Proof of non-profit organization deemed a tax exempt organization under Section 501(c) 3 of the Internal Revenue Code registered with the Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations. 
4. Copy of photo identification of the vendor/distributor. 
5. Copy of official listing of registered agent and officer/directors of non-profit organization. This can be found at the Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations web site: http://www.sunbiz.org/corpweb/inquiry/corinam.html 

• The date of each lottery will be posted on various locations such as: The City of Miami Beach Web Site, City Bulletin Board, Local Government Channel 20 and/or The Miami Herald. 
• Lotteries are typically held 3 business days prior to the end of the previous lottery period. 
• Applications and all other required information must be submitted no later than 5 business days prior to the lottery date. 
• Non-Profit Organizations or their representatives need not be present at the lottery to be selected for a location. 
• Questions can be directed to either Betty Smith, 305-673-7000, ext 6683, or Manny Marquez, 305-673-7000, ext 6704.