City of Ham Lake, Minnesota
mobile food vendors \u2014 permit requirements
City of Ham Lake, Minnesota — located in Minnesota. 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 Ham Lake. The state license covers food safety and is valid statewide. The local permit covers business registration, zoning, parking, fire, and other local rules.
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Downloadable PDF applicationVerified May 2026
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- Confirm health permit status with Anoka County Public Health & Environmental Services
- Your state food license from MDH covers all of Minnesota
Documents on file:
Permit requirements
Local business permitRequired — apply before operating
CountyAnoka County
Sales tax8.125% combined
Application methodDownloadable PDF form
Who Regulates
Health
Anoka County Public Health & Environmental Services (Local Health Department)
State licenseMinnesota Dept. of Health (MDH) — statewide food license
Ham Lake Permit Rules & Requirements
Permit fees: $50(2 fee tiers)
Permit fees2 rules ▾
- Mobile food truck and trailer vending license application fee is $50.00
- Annual permit fee of $50
Workers' compensation2 rules ▾
- Valid workers' compensation policy must be kept in effect at all times as required by law
- State and local licensing agencies must withhold license issuance/renewal until applicant presents acceptable evidence of workers' compensation insurance compliance
Documents to submit13 rules ▾
- Must submit Department of Health certificate
- Must submit fully completed license application
- Must submit photocopy of Minnesota driver's license or state ID
- Must submit background consent form
- Must submit valid fire safety inspection
- Must submit Minnesota worker's compensation form
- Must submit Tennessen Warning Form as state requirement
- Must provide proof of state licenses, registration and insurance
- Must provide proof of county or state fire inspection
- Must attach a copy of driver's license or alternate ID
- Notarized acknowledgment form required for individual applicants
- License must be posted in visible location
- Proof of current year passed Anoka County or State fire inspection required
State agency licenses3 rules ▾
- Must obtain Anoka County Health and Environmental Services license first
- Annual city license required for all mobile food trucks, trailers and stands selling food and drink to public
- Valid license from Anoka County Health and Environmental Services Department required
Operating restrictions7 rules ▾
- Cannot operate on city streets or public right-of-way
- Cannot operate in city parks without special event permit authorization
- Mobile food units must be fully contained on private property and comply with state laws and city codes
- Duration cannot exceed 21 days in any one location in the city
- No license required on private property for private events where sales not made to public
- Cannot be in city park without prior written permission from organization or individuals holding special event permit
- Must be on private property
Distance & setback4 rules ▾
- Cannot vend within 150 feet of restaurant property line without authorization
- Cannot operate on city streets, public right-of-way, or within 10 feet of property line
- Cannot be in city street, public right-of-way, or within 10 feet of any property line
- Cannot be within 150 feet of another restaurant without written permission
Hours of operation1 rule ▾
- Operating hours are 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Renewal & expiration3 rules ▾
- Application for outdoor food sales is granted on an annual basis
- Maximum 21 days allowed per location annually
- License issued for one-year period and expires December 31 each year
Eligibility1 rule ▾
- No license required for private events on private property
Background check3 rules ▾
- City cannot deny employment or licensure to a person convicted of a crime unless that crime has a direct relationship to the position or licensure being sought
- Minnesota state law requires background checks for certain licenses, firefighter employment, or positions involving interaction with children
- Applicant must authorize background check including criminal history, driver's license data, and outstanding warrants
Penalties2 rules ▾
- Failure to provide workers compensation information or providing false information may result in $2,000 penalty
- Any violation of city or state code will result in license revocation for remainder of year
Rules extracted from Ham Lake's permit application. Verify with the city before applying — rules may have changed since extraction.
Official Resources
Additional Notes
Applications processed through Administration/Clerk Department per Ordinance No. 26-02 (effective Feb 2026). Contact city for current application form.
BiteBase provides this information for convenience only. Requirements may change. Always verify current rules directly with the city before operating.
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