Mobile Vending Applications are now available! To vend food or merchandise from the public right of way, private property, or city-owned property you must obtain a Special Activity Mobile Vending Permit.
Mobile Vending ApplicationFood Truck, Trailers, Large Push Carts (Motorized), Merchandise - $482.50 - Annual Permit
Food Truck, Trailers, Large Push Carts (Motorized), Merchandise - $241.25 - Semi-Annual Permit (182 consecutive days)
Push Cart - (non-motorized sidewalk vendor) - $399.75 - Annual Permit
Push Cart - (non-motorized sidewalk vendor) - $206.75 - Semi- Annual Permit (182 consecutive days)
Group Site - $1,000.00 application fee; $1,253.50 - Annual Permit
Fire Prevention Bureau Intake Request form for Mobile Vendors (trucks, carts and trailers)
Sample of Certificate of Insurance and Endorsement Page
Case Study on Advancing Equitable Vending at Lake Merritt
Map of Allowable Vending Areas
2022 Resource Guide for Mobile Vendors
Guía de Recursos 2022 Para Proveedores Móviles
Need Information on obtaining an Alameda County Health Permit? Click here for more information
Need information on obtaining a City of Oakland Business Tax Certificate? Click here for more information.
Need to schedule a fire inspection with the Fire Prevention Bureau? Please complete the In-Take Form and email to: FPBreceptionist@oaklandca.gov
Interested in vending on City-Owned Property? Click here for more information.
For vending opportunities click here.
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