Vending License

Mobile Vending / Mobile Food Vending

Mobile Vending is the selling, offering, or display of items from a mobile vending or mobile food vending unit located on private property. It is required that anyone engaging in such activities have a City of Phoenix Mobile Vending and/or Mobile Food Vending License. Mobile Vending is only permitted on properties zoned and classified as C-3, A-1, or A-2. The following is pertinent reference information relevant to such business activity:

• • Mobile Vending Information
  • Phoenix Privilege (Sales) Tax License information
  • Ability to research the zoning of individual properties

Street Vending

Street Vending is the selling, offering, or display of items on public streets. It is required that anyone engaging in such activities have a City of Phoenix Street Vending License. The following is pertinent reference information relevant to such business activity:

• • Street Vending Information
  • Phoenix Privilege (Sales) Tax License information
  • Maricopa County mobile food program permit information

Downtown Sidewalk Vending

A  downtown sidewalk vending agreement is required for all fixed sidewalk vending locations within the Downtown Vending District. The following is pertinent reference information relevant to such business activity:

• • Downtown sidewalk vending is awarded annually (for January 1 through December 31) by a bid process and requires that a contract (license agreement) be signed with the City.
  • Phoenix Privilege (Sales) Tax License information

Vending in Parks

Vending in city parks is regulated by the Phoenix City Code. The following is pertinent reference information relevant to such business activity:

• City Ordinance references can be found at Municode Section 24-40 of the Phoenix City Code.Sec. 24-40.  Commercial sales activities in public parks is prohibited.