City of Farmington, Minnesota
mobile food vendors \u2014 permit requirements
City of Farmington, Minnesota — located in Dakota 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 Farmington. 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
CountyDakota County
Sales tax8.125% combined
Application methodDownloadable PDF form
Who Regulates
Food safety
Metro District Office (MDH)
651-201-4500Official site \u2192
State licenseMinnesota Dept. of Health (MDH) — statewide food license
Official Resources
Additional Notes
MN state license copy required. $50 fee (check or cash). Fire inspection required during business hours (Mon-Fri 7 AM - 3 PM) prior to operation. Mobile Food Preparation Vehicles Policy available on city website.
What to Do Next
- Contact City of Farmington to confirm current permit requirements
- Contact Metro District Office 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 Farmington are not yet available on BiteBase.
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