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.

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.

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.