Sidewalk Vending Permit Application

Step 1.Gather your information

• County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health Permit is required for any sidewalk vendors selling food, or proof of an applicable exemption.

• Valid California Department of Tax and Fee Administration seller’s permit which notes Culver City as a location or sub-location. This shall be maintained for the duration of your sidewalk vendor’s permit.

• (If Stationary Vendor) Site Plan of location(s) for Stationary Sidewalk Vendors including size of cart, trailer, or station with size of canopy if applicable and distance from curb to station. (Plan must be legible in an 8 ½” x 11” format)

• Trash Collection Plan - Describe how you will maintain sanitary conditions and contain all trash and recycling materials, until you properly dispose.

• If you have operated as a Sidewalk Vendor in the City in the past, provide proof of your prior sales tax payments made to the State and allocated to the City.

Step 2.Fill out the Sidewalk Vending Permit Application Form

Complete the Sidewalk Vendor Permit Application(PDF, 160KB)

Step 3.Bring documents to the Finance Department

Submit the Sidewalk Vendor Permit Application along with the requested documents in section one to the Finance Department. We will assist you with completing the Business License Application online at our kiosk. Please allow one to two weeks for processing.

Step 1.Gather your information

• County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health Permit is required for any sidewalk vendors selling food, or proof of an applicable exemption.

• Valid California Department of Tax and Fee Administration seller’s permit which notes Culver City as a location or sub-location. This shall be maintained for the duration of your sidewalk vendor’s permit.

• (If Stationary Vendor) Site Plan of location(s) for Stationary Sidewalk Vendors including size of cart, trailer, or station with size of canopy if applicable and distance from curb to station. (Plan must be legible in an 8 ½” x 11” format)

• Trash Collection Plan - Describe how you will maintain sanitary conditions and contain all trash and recycling materials, until you properly dispose.

• If you have operated as a Sidewalk Vendor in the City in the past, provide proof of your prior sales tax payments made to the State and allocated to the City.

Step 2.Apply Online

Fill out and submit the sidewalk vendor permit application and business license application. Visit our Business Tax Certificate page for instructions on how to apply online through our partnered company, HdL. HdL will provide the Sidewalk vending application once the Business License application is submitted.

Appy for your business license and sidewalk vending permit.

Step 3.We’ll Respond via Email

Once application is received, the Business license team at HdL will start the review which will take 1-2 weeks to process. Once approved, HdL will reach out with further instructions for decals and permit.