City of Opelousas, Louisiana
mobile food vendors \u2014 permit requirements
Opelousas, Louisiana — mobile food vendors are regulated by the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH). Contact your parish health unit for food establishment licensing and Opelousas for any local business permits or zoning requirements.
Document available
Online application formVerified May 2026
- Review the official licensing page
- Confirm health permit status with LDH St. Landry Parish Sanitarian Office
Documents on file:
Permit requirements
Operating permitRequired — apply before operating
CountySt. Landry County
Application methodOnline web form
Who Regulates
Health
LDH St. Landry Parish Sanitarian Office (Parish Sanitarian Office)
(337) 948-0266Official site \u2192
State licenseLouisiana Dept. of Health (LDH) — retail food establishment permit
Opelousas Permit Rules & Requirements
Permit fees: $200(1 fee tier)
Permit fees1 rule ▾
- Permit application fee is $200.00
Insurance1 rule ▾
- Commercial General Liability Insurance with minimum $200,000 coverage required
Documents to submit7 rules ▾
- Must provide principal address for mail related to mobile food establishment operation
- Must provide documentary evidence of registration with St. Landry Parish School Board Sales Tax Division
- Must provide proof of Good Standing with Louisiana Secretary of State for corporations and unincorporated associations
- Certificate of Appropriateness required before operating in Historic District
- Must provide Social Security or Tax Identification Number
- Must provide proof of mobile food establishment dimensions
- Must provide proof of ownership or lease of operating property
State agency licenses2 rules ▾
- Must provide permit to operate from Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals
- Must provide current registration with Louisiana Department of Motor Vehicles
Operating restrictions6 rules ▾
- Sale of alcoholic beverages prohibited
- Sale of goods other than food and non-alcoholic beverages prohibited
- Mobile food establishments in Historic District must be moved daily
- Mobile food establishments cannot obstruct any public or private sidewalk or street
- No items related to mobile food establishment operation can be placed on street, sidewalk, public place, or anywhere other than on the mobile food establishment
- Mobile food establishments must operate on property owned or leased by the vendor
Renewal & expiration2 rules ▾
- Mobile Food Vendors must apply for permits annually
- Permits valid from issuance until December 31 of calendar year
Zoning1 rule ▾
- All mobile food establishments must comply with applicable zoning regulations established by City of Opelousas
Penalties4 rules ▾
- Failure to renew within 30 days incurs additional $100 fee
- City of Opelousas has lien and privilege against immovable property where violations occurred to secure fines, fees, costs and penalties
- Violation fine of not more than $500 for each offense
- Each day that violations continue after written notice and compliance time expires is deemed a separate offense
Other rules4 rules ▾
- Permit must be produced immediately upon request by enforcement officers
- Permits invalid during special events
- Permit must be prominently displayed at mobile food establishment
- Mobile food establishments cannot exceed 32 feet in length and 8 feet in width
Rules extracted from Opelousas's permit application. Verify with the city before applying — rules may have changed since extraction.
Official Resources
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