City of Cottage Grove, Minnesota
mobile food vendors \u2014 permit requirements
City of Cottage Grove, Minnesota — located in Washington County. Mobile food unit operators need a city permit.
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 Cottage Grove. 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
CountyWashington County
Sales tax8.375% combined
Application methodDownloadable PDF form
Who Regulates
Health
Washington County Department of Public Health and Environment (Local Health Department)
651-430-6655Official site \u2192
State licenseMinnesota Dept. of Health (MDH) — statewide food license
Official Resources
Additional Notes
Annual license: $250. Single occasion: $50/day. Apply online via eGov portal (eplcss.cottagegrovemn.gov). Allow 2 weeks for review. Must upload MN DOH/DOA license, Washington County license, and insurance (city as certificate holder). Hours: 7 AM - 11 PM. Commercial/industrial zones with property owner consent.
What to Do Next
- Contact City of Cottage Grove to confirm current permit requirements
- Contact Washington County Department of Public Health and Environment for health permit requirements
- Complete your application and any required documents
- Visit the licensing page for the latest requirements
BiteBase provides this information for convenience only. Requirements may change. Always verify current rules directly with the city before operating.
Online permit applications for Cottage Grove are not yet available on BiteBase.
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