City of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota
mobile food vendors \u2014 permit requirements
Food truck license requires plan review and approval. Requires application, MN tax ID form, workers comp compliance form, and location permission form. Licenses run Jan 1-Dec 31; 10-day approval period.
Minnesota mobile food vendors need a state food license from MDH (or your delegated local health authority) and a local business permit from City of Brooklyn Park. The state license covers food safety and is valid statewide. The local permit covers business registration, zoning, parking, fire, and other local rules.
Application on filePDF applicationOfficial source locatedVerified Apr 2026
Permit requirements
Local business permitRequired — apply before operating
CountyHennepin County
Sales tax8.525% combined
Fire inspectionRequired
Processing timeTypically 10 business days
Application methodDownloadable PDF form
Who Regulates
Issuing authorityCity Clerk's Office
Health
Environmental Health Division (Local Health Department)
763-493-8070Official site \u2192
State licenseMinnesota Dept. of Health (MDH) — statewide food license
Official Resources
Additional Notes
Food truck license application (or plan review + license if not previously reviewed by another MN agency). Plan review: allow 10 working days. Electronic submission via brooklynpark.idtplans.com. Zoning allows food trucks in business districts with property owner permission. Hours: 6 AM - 10 PM.
What to Do Next
- Contact City of Brooklyn Park to confirm current permit requirements
- Contact Environmental Health Division for health permit requirements
- Complete your application and any required documents
- Visit the licensing page for the latest requirements
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