City of Wyoming, Minnesota
mobile food vendors \u2014 permit requirements
City of Wyoming 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 Wyoming. 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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Online application formVerified May 2026
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- 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
CountyChisago County
Sales tax7.375% combined
Application methodOnline web form
Who Regulates
Food safety
Metro District Office (MDH)
State licenseMinnesota Dept. of Health (MDH) — statewide food license
Wyoming Permit Rules & Requirements
Permit fees: $25 – $250(4 fee tiers)
Permit fees4 rules ▾
- Per Week license fee: $75 (2025)
- Per Year license fee for 21 days or fewer service: $150 (2025)
- Per Year license fee for more than 21 days in one location: $250 (2025)
- Per Day license fee: $25 (2025)
Workers' compensation7 rules ▾
- Must submit Minnesota Workers' Compensation Liability (Form #4)
- Exemption from workers' compensation coverage if applicant is self-insured
- Workers' compensation coverage dates must correspond exactly with license period if not continuous
- Certification required that valid worker's compensation policy will be kept in effect at all times as required by law
- State and local licensing agency may withhold permit issuance or renewal without acceptable evidence of workers' compensation insurance coverage compliance
- Exemption from workers' compensation coverage for employees covered by state worker's compensation law including spouse, parents, children and certain farm employees
- Exemption from workers' compensation coverage if applicant has no employees
Documents to submit15 rules ▾
- Must provide Minnesota Sales Tax ID
- Must provide Federal Tax ID/Employer Identification Number
- Must submit Location / Temporary Sign Info (Form #2)
- Must submit Property Owner Permission Form (Form #3)
- Must submit License Application (Form #1)
- Incomplete or illegible applications will be returned
- Must obtain written permission from property owner using Form #3 for each location
- Must hold a City of Wyoming issued Mobile Food Truck License for each location
- Must submit Form #2 for each location with map/drawing showing placement details
- Applicant must read applicable City Code and comply with all provisions
- Applicant must certify statements are true and correct to best of knowledge
- Must submit drawing or map showing food truck space details including dimensions and distances
- Written permission from property owner required before license issuance
- Must provide separate authorization form for each partner/officer/owner/manager named on application
- Must provide copy of driver's license for each partner/officer/owner/manager
State agency licenses1 rule ▾
- Must be licensed by the MN Health Department and provide copy of license
Operating restrictions1 rule ▾
- Food trucks may not obstruct pedestrian or vehicle traffic and may not pose public safety hazards
Distance & setback1 rule ▾
- Food trucks may not be located within 200 feet of existing restaurant or coffee shop entrance
Hours of operation2 rules ▾
- Food trucks can only operate between 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. per City Code 12-206
- Food trucks may only operate from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Renewal & expiration2 rules ▾
- Applications process within 21 business days
- Food trucks may not operate at same property for more than 21 days per calendar year
Eligibility3 rules ▾
- All applications must be signed by owner, partner, or principal
- Applicant must be familiar with and abide by Wyoming City Code requirements
- Applicant must be familiar with and abide by City of Wyoming and State of Minnesota laws relating to licensure
Background check3 rules ▾
- Must submit Background Consent Form (Form #5)
- Must disclose any Wyoming City Code violations in the last two years
- Background checks may take up to 60 days to complete
Commissary1 rule ▾
- Food trucks must dispose of gray water daily and cannot drain into city storm water drains
Penalties2 rules ▾
- Failure to provide workers' compensation information or providing false information may result in $2,000 penalty
- Providing false information is grounds for license denial
Other rules10 rules ▾
- Multiple licenses must be filed individually and may not be combined
- Licenses are not transferable
- Data supplied will be used to process license and will constitute public record when granted
- Temporary sign must be placed on ground within 10 feet of mobile food unit
- One temporary ground sign permitted per location without permit, maximum 8 square feet
- All structures and equipment must be removed within 24 hours after license expiration
- Refuse containers must be provided for customers with operator responsible for litter removal
- Sign cannot be placed in public right-of-way except with express city permission
- Property owner agrees to reimburse City cleanup costs or be responsible for assessment
- Application information is classified as public data and will be provided to public upon request
Rules extracted from Wyoming's permit application. Verify with the city before applying — rules may have changed since extraction.
Official Resources
Additional Notes
Licensing contact: [email protected] / 320-470-9687
BiteBase provides this information for convenience only. Requirements may change. Always verify current rules directly with the city before operating.