City of St. Francis, Minnesota
mobile food vendors \u2014 permit requirements
City of St. Francis requires an operating permit for mobile food vendors. See details below.
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 St. Francis. 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
Permit requirements
Local business permitRequired — apply before operating
CountiesAnoka County, Isanti 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
St. Francis Permit Rules & Requirements
Permit fees: $1 – $300(5 fee tiers)
Permit fees5 rules ▾
- Peddler/solicitor license fee for 30 days: $300
- Peddler/solicitor license fee for 7 calendar days: $50
- Food truck permit has no fee
- Peddler/solicitor license fee for 30 days: $150
- $1.00 assessment fee if field is left blank, credited toward license fee if granted
Documents to submit6 rules ▾
- Must submit certificate of insurance with application
- Indemnification agreement required if applicant lacks proof of insurance
- Agreement must be signed and notarized by owner, authorized partner, or authorized officer
- Partner or officer signature requires written authorization from partnership or corporation
- Must provide Social Security number and Minnesota business identification number on license applications
- Must provide Minnesota business tax identification number or Social Security number
Eligibility1 rule ▾
- Transient merchant defined as person temporarily setting up business out of vehicle/portable shelter for selling goods, not remaining in one location more than 90 consecutive days
Penalties3 rules ▾
- License violation may result in criminal or civil penalties including suspension or revocation
- License may be denied, renewal refused, or transfer blocked if owing delinquent taxes
- Failing to supply tax information may jeopardize or delay license issuance or renewal
Other rules3 rules ▾
- Licensee must indemnify and hold harmless the City for all liability and costs arising from license activities
- Licensee must observe all license terms, City ordinances, and applicable laws
- City's indemnification includes defense costs and attorney fees
Rules extracted from St. Francis's permit application. Verify with the city before applying — rules may have changed since extraction.
Official Resources
Additional Notes
Food Truck/Transient Merchant License Application (PDF on city forms page). Peddler and Solicitor License also available. City Clerk handles licensing at 763-753-2630. Office hours Mon-Thu 7 AM - 4:30 PM, Fri 7 AM - 11 AM.
BiteBase provides this information for convenience only. Requirements may change. Always verify current rules directly with the city before operating.
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