Street Vendor Permit
September is Vendor Permit Renewal Month. If you are interested in vending on the streets of Salinas, you must first obtain a Street Vendor Permit. Start here for a list of permits and documents required before obtaining a Street Vendor Permit. Please note that this guide does not substitute for legal or professional advice, and additional permits may be required depending on the circumstances of your business.
Select the type of vendor to view the list of requirements.
Street Food Vendor (Mobile Food Vendor)
There is a limited amount of Street Food Vendors allowed in the City of Salinas. The city maintains a list for Street Food Vendor Permits. Please contact us, if you are interested in placing your name on this list.
- Street Food Vendor Application form
- Current Monterey County Environmental Health Permit
- Approved Commissary Form from the Health Department
- Food Safety/Handling Certification
- Current Seller's Permit from the California State Board of Equalization
- Current City of Salinas Business License
- Current Vehicle Registration
- Proof of Commercial Insurance for the Catering Vehicle and Employee/Driver Coverage
- Valid California Driver’s License
- Employees must be present and shall provide a photo I.D.
- Color photographs of the vehicle (all sides)
Ice Cream Vendor
- Street Food Vendor Application form
- Current Monterey County Environmental Health Permit
- Current City of Salinas Business License
- Current Vehicle Registration
- Proof of Commercial Insurance for the Ice Cream Vehicle and Employee/Driver Coverage
- Valid California Driver’s License
- Current Seller's Permit from the California State Board of Equalization, if you are selling carbonated drinks
- Employees must be present and shall provide a photo I.D.
- Color photographs of the vehicle (all sides)
Push Cart Vendor (Nontaxable)
- Pushcart Street Vendor Application form
- Current Monterey County Environmental Health Permit
- Current City of Salinas Business License
- Current Seller's Permit from the California State Board of Equalization, if you are selling carbonated drinks
- Operating employees must be present and shall provide a photo I.D.
- Color photographs of the cart (all sides)
Push Cart Vendor (Taxable)
- Pushcart Street Vendor Application form
- Current City of Salinas Business License
- Current Seller's Permit from the California State Board of Equalization
- Provide a photo I.D.
- Color photographs of the cart (all sides)
Applications and Brochures
In accordance with the City Municipal Code, no person shall maintain, manage or operate any catering vehicle or non-motorized pushcart or conduct business as a vendor within the city unless that person first obtains a vendor permit from the city.
- Pushcart Street Vendor Application
- Pushcart Street Vendor Application (Español)
- Street Food Vendor Application
- Street Food Vendor Application (Español)
The City of Salinas, in an effort to promote the health, safety and welfare of its residents, and carry on its responsibility to promote its natural environment requires the use of environmentally friendly food packaging and waste disposal. The brochures provide guidance for acceptable to-go packaging, recycling and best management practices.