Get a food truck permit

All food trucks, vending carts, and other mobile food retail establishments are subject to the regulations established in Section 17.16.310 of the Louisville Municipal Code.   

Food Truck operators must apply for a City of Louisville Food Truck permit from the Planning Department if you serve from a permanent location on a City street or private property in Louisville. Please contact the Planning department if you do not know if you need a permit at planning@louisvilleco.gov or 303-335-4584.

• A site plan of the property illustrating the proposed location
• Written permission from the property owner, if operating on private property
• Written authorization from all restaurants within a 150-foot buffer of the location
• Certificate of Insurance, if operating on public property such as a street or park

All food truck operators, whether or not a food truck permit is required, must have the following:

1. Colorado Retail Food Establishment License (Boulder County)
       Boulder County Public Health Dept. 
       3450 Broadway, Boulder CO 80304
       303-441-1100
       www.bouldercounty.gov/records/licenses/restaurant-and-food-vendor-licensing/
2. Colorado Dept of Revenue Tax License
       www.taxcolorado.com
3. Louisville Fire Protection District Mobile Food Vending Permit
      895 W. Via Appia Way, Louisville, CO 80027
      303-666-8809
      www.louisvillefire.com/services/building/foodtruck/
4. City of Louisville Sales & Use Tax License
      749 Main St, Louisville, CO 80027
      303-335-4515
      City of Louisville Sales & Use Tax License

All food trucks operating as part of a city-permitted special event, a private catered event, a city permitted block party, or as ice cream vendors must be able to show proof of the above items. 

View this map for zoning information and as a measuring tool to determine the location from restaurants. The county's property search map contains a buffer feature. 

To apply for a food truck permit, please use the Citizen Self Service Online Portal (CSS) and upload the above information along with a filled out food truck permit application (see documents below).