City of St. Paul, Minnesota
mobile food vendors \u2014 permit requirements
City of St. Paul 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. Paul. The state license covers food safety and is valid statewide. The local permit covers business registration, zoning, parking, fire, and other local rules.
Official source located
Downloadable PDF applicationVerified Jun 2026
- Review the official licensing page
- Confirm health permit status with St. Paul-Ramsey County Department of Public Health
- Your state food license from MDH covers all of Minnesota
Permit requirements
Local business permitRequired — apply before operating
CountyRamsey County
Sales tax9.875% combined (includes 1.5% city tax)
Fire inspectionRequired
Application methodDownloadable PDF form
Who Regulates
Issuing authorityLocal Authority
Health
St. Paul-Ramsey County Department of Public Health (Local Health Department)
State licenseMinnesota Dept. of Health (MDH) — statewide food license
Official Resources
BiteBase provides this information for convenience only. Requirements may change. Always verify current rules directly with the city before operating.