How do I get a food truck permit?
Here's how to get a food truck permit in Boston:
First, you need permits from Inspectional Services and the Fire Department, a Hawker and Peddler License, a Business Certificate, a Certificate of Liability Insurance, a business plan, and a written agreement from your commissary. A commissary is a licensed food place where you prep and store food. You must report to them twice a day.
Here are the steps to apply for a food truck permit:
- Complete the online application.
- The annual fee is $500, payable to the City of Boston.
- Start looking for a location after you apply.
You can apply for spots in public locations through a lottery system. For private locations, you'll need permission from the property owner. It takes about two weeks to approve your permit.
To schedule a Fire Department inspection, call 617-343-3447. Inspections are Monday to Friday, from 8 AM to 11 AM. For health permit inspections, visit Inspectional Services, Monday to Friday, from 8 AM to 9:30 AM. Contact Tom McAdams at 617-961-3293 for health permit information.
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How to Get a Food Truck Permit
Private locations: You need permission from the property owner. Each type of location has its own rules and licensing. Please give us two weeks to approve your permit. You can pick up your permit at Public Works: 1 City Hall Square, Room 714 Boston City Hall, Boston, MA 02201 Office hours: Monday through Friday, 9 am - 5 pm When your food truck permit is approved, we'll let you know when we hold the next public site lottery. show hide By email Step 1 Before you get started by email Before you can apply for a food truck permit you need: permits from Inspectional Services and Fire a Hawker and Peddler License a Business Certificate a Certificate of Liability Insurance a business plan, and a written agreement from your commissary.
https://www.boston.gov/departments/small-business-development/how-get-food-truck-permit
How to Get a Health and Fire Permit for Your Food Truck
To get the permit, you'll need a fire suppression system and a fire extinguisher. You'll have to renew this permit every year. If your truck passes the fire inspection, you'll be given a permit and the fire inspector will sign your food truck permit application.
https://www.boston.gov/departments/small-business-development/how-get-health-and-fire-permit-your-food-truck
Food Trucks
We are committed to supporting and growing Boston’s thriving food truck ecosystem.
The Office of Economic Opportunity and Inclusion has the tools and expertise to help entrepreneurs start and grow their food truck business. Our office also offers guidance on business development needs.
Established in 2011, Boston's food truck program has grown to include over 95 food trucks occupying both public and private sites across Boston.
https://www.boston.gov/departments/small-business-development/food-trucks
Food Truck Permit Application
https://www.boston.gov/sites/default/files/embed/f/food_truck_permit_application.pdf
Temporary Food Application Process
https://www.boston.gov/sites/default/files/file/2021/12/temp food final 4 6_0.pdf