City of Monticello, Minnesota
mobile food vendors \u2014 permit requirements
City of Monticello, Minnesota — located in Wright County along the Mississippi River. Mobile food vendors need a city license, fire inspection, and proof of state licensing. The City Clerk's office handles MFU applications. Annual permit fee is $75; temporary day permits are $25.
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 Monticello. 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 Jun 2026
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- Gather required documents (see requirements above)
- Schedule your fire inspection
- Confirm health permit status with St. Cloud District Office
- Pay applicable fees (Annual $75; Temporary 1-day $25; Fire inspection $50 (inspection certificate from another jurisdiction accepted in lieu of fee).)
- Your state food license from MDH covers all of Minnesota
Permit requirements
Local business permitRequired — apply before operating
CountyWright County
Sales tax8.875% combined (includes 0.5% city tax)
Fire inspectionRequired
Processing timeTypically 3 business days
Application methodDownloadable PDF form
Who Regulates
Issuing authorityCity Clerk's Office
Food safety
St. Cloud District Office (MDH)
State licenseMinnesota Dept. of Health (MDH) — statewide food license
Fees
Annual $75; Temporary 1-day $25; Fire inspection $50 (inspection certificate from another jurisdiction accepted in lieu of fee).
Payment: In-person: cash or card; Fire inspection fee: check due at time of inspection.
What You Need to Apply
- Fire Inspection Certificate
Monticello Permit Rules & Requirements
Permit fees: $25 – $75(3 fee tiers)
Permit fees3 rules ▾
- Annual license fee: $75 due at time of application
- Fire inspection fee: $50 due at time of inspection
- Temporary 1 day license fee: $25 due at time of application
Insurance6 rules ▾
- Property damage insurance required with $1M minimum per occurrence
- City must be named as additional insured for operations on public property
- Commercial general liability insurance required with $1M minimum per occurrence
- Automobile liability insurance required with $2M minimum combined single limit
- Food products liability insurance required with $1M minimum per occurrence
- Public liability insurance required with $1M minimum per occurrence
Workers' compensation1 rule ▾
- Workers compensation insurance required at statutory limits or evidence of exemption
Documents to submit7 rules ▾
- Must submit proof of Minnesota Department of Health license or Department of Agriculture license
- Must submit certificate of insurance by an insurance company authorized to do business in Minnesota
- Must submit completed application
- Must submit fire inspection
- Must submit copy of valid driver's license or government-issued photo ID
- Fire inspection required by City of Monticello Fire Inspector
- Certificate of Insurance required showing 30-day cancellation notice
Renewal & expiration2 rules ▾
- Application must be submitted 3 days prior to event to guarantee review and fire inspection
- Permit is effective for one year duration
Commissary1 rule ▾
- All mobile food units must store and prepare food in a licensed commercial kitchen
Penalties1 rule ▾
- Failure to provide complete and accurate information will result in denial of the license
Other rules3 rules ▾
- Must fill out separate page for each truck if business has multiple food truck units
- May submit approved fire inspection certificate from another jurisdiction in lieu of local inspection and fee
- Applications must be submitted 2 weeks prior to first event
Rules extracted from Monticello's permit application. Verify with the city before applying — rules may have changed since extraction.
Official Resources
Additional Notes
Submit completed application to the City Clerk. Fire inspection and proof of state license required before permit issuance.
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