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.
Pre-fill ready on BiteBase
Downloadable PDF applicationVerified May 2026
- Sign in to BiteBase to pre-fill your application
- Confirm health permit status with Metro District Office
- Your state food license from MDH covers all of Minnesota
Documents on file:
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)
State licenseMinnesota Dept. of Health (MDH) — statewide food license
Farmington Permit Rules & Requirements
Permit fees: $50(1 fee tier)
Permit fees1 rule ▾
- Mobile food preparation vehicle permit fee: $50
Documents to submit1 rule ▾
- Must read and acknowledge Mobile Food Preparation Vehicle policy
Other rules2 rules ▾
- Permit must remain visible on vehicle and is non-transferable
- Site inspection required before permit validation
Rules extracted from Farmington's permit application. Verify with the city before applying — rules may have changed since extraction.
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.
BiteBase provides this information for convenience only. Requirements may change. Always verify current rules directly with the city before operating.