Sidewalk Vending

Anyone who sells food or merchandise on City of Los Angeles sidewalks and City parks must obtain a Sidewalk & Park Vending Permit, which protects you as a vendor and ensures the health, safety and welfare of residents and visitors.

Permits must be renewed every 12 months, and vendors may be subject to citation for vending without a permit.

In order to obtain a Sidewalk & Park Vending Permit, vendors must also obtain the following:

1. City of Los Angeles Business Tax Registration Certificate (BTRC)
2. State of California Sellers Permit
3. County of Los Angeles Public Health Permit (food vendors only)