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MOBILE VENDING
In March 2022 the Oakland City Council adopted a permanent Flex Streets Program, which includes a free permitting program for both mobile food and mobile retail vendors through July 2023.
Informational Materials
Before applying for a Mobile Vending Permit please be sure to review the informational materials.
For food vending information click here for English, Spanish, or Chinese.
For merchandise vending information click here for English, Spanish, or Chinese.
For insurance information click here for English
Apply for a Permit
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 Application-
For food and merchandise, vending applications click here Spanish, Chinese or Vietnamese
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For Group Site Mobile Food Vending Applications click here for English, Spanish, Chinese or Vietnamese
Additional Resources
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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