When your cart is ready and you’re ready to begin operating, we will schedule a final inspection. Attend final inspection and receive your permit A separate insurance processing fee of $30.92 will also be assessed. You will receive your payment total once your application is processed.Ī vending cart permit costs $75 per year. A summary of the visit, the plan, and the total permit fees will be sent to you. The vending cart coordinator will complete a site inspection and a city engineer will review your cart designs. Insurance and Bond Requirements Wait for processing and review and pay permit fees We require you to submit a certificate of insurance and an endorsement naming the City of Portland as additionally insured. Mail the completed application packet and supplemental materials.Submit your sidewalk vending permit application If you prefer to pay online, we can send a link for payment upon receiving your application packet. You can make checks payable to City of Portland and mail to us.

Your application will not be processed until we receive your application fee. Insurance and bond requirement for permits in the right-of-way.

If you are selling flowers or plants, please provide proof of a NURSERY LICENSE.

If you are selling food, you will need proof of a HEALTH CERTIFICATE approved by the Multnomah County Health Department.

If you are heating food, you will need to submit a copy of your PROPANE from the Fire Bureau.

Your business must be REGISTERED to operate in the City of Portland. Please see the site requirements in the application packet. Draw where exactly on the sidewalk you would like your vending cart to be located. The owner of the property must sign and agree to the agreement included in the application packet. Download PDF file Sidewalk Vending permit application 1.3 MB

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