The Application for Permit to Operate Community Event (Over 80 Vendors) is the Sacramento County Environmental Management Department (EMD) form that an event coordinator completes to request a permit for a community event with a large number of temporary food booths. It covers fiscal year 2026-2027 and records the event, the billing contact, the event coordinator and the number of food booths by risk category. If you were searching for a Sacramento County business license, note that this form is an event-specific permit application. On this page you can fill out the form online on FillingPDF and download or print the completed PDF; the original is published by EMD.
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What is Application for Permit to Operate Community Event (Over 80 Vendors) – Sacramento County, CA?
The Application for Permit to Operate Community Event (Over 80 Vendors) is the Sacramento County Environmental Management Department (EMD) form, titled on its face "Community Event Application for Permit to Operate, FY 2026-2027," that a community event coordinator uses to apply for the permit to operate an event with a large number of temporary food booths.
The form identifies the event (name, location, date or dates and start time), the billing contact, and the event coordinator who holds the permit as owner. For this application, a food booth is identified as a TFF (Temporary Food Facility). The fee section sets a community event coordinator fee for an event with 80 or more temporary food booths, and per-booth lines for TFF pre-packaged/low risk, TFF food prep/high risk, MEV (multi event vendor) low and high risk, and MFF (mobile food facility) booths. A late fee applies when the application is not submitted two weeks before the event and/or booths are added. Fee amounts are printed on the form; confirm current figures with EMD.
By signing, the coordinator or authorized representative accepts responsibility for the event, agrees to comply with state and local laws, to ensure compliance by all food vendors, and confirms that the location meets land use, water supply, waste disposal, restroom and parking requirements with approval from all pertinent agencies.
EMD lists a separate form, Application for Permit to Operate Community Event (Temporary Food Facility) (2026-2027), on its food program forms page. The box marked OFFICIAL USE ONLY is completed by EMD.
Who needs to file Application for Permit to Operate Community Event (Over 80 Vendors) – Sacramento County, CA?
The main group is the coordinator of a community event with 80 or more temporary food booths, or the coordinator's authorized representative, who applies for the event's permit to operate with EMD. The form's fee line is written for an "Event with 80 or more temporary food booths (TFF)," and the form title reads "Over 80 Vendors."
- Event coordinators (owners): complete the event and coordinator sections and sign the responsibility statement.
- Authorized representatives: the statement allows a coordinator or authorized representative to sign, with a Title/Position entered next to the signature.
- Billing contacts: the form has a separate billing name, phone and address in case the party paid is not the event contact.
The form does not describe individual vendors applying through it. Its booth lines (TFF, MEV and MFF) count the booths at the event, and the coordinator promises to ensure compliance by all food vendors. For events smaller than the coverage of this form, EMD lists a separate application, Application for Permit to Operate Community Event (Temporary Food Facility) (2026-2027), among its food program forms.
When to file Application for Permit to Operate Community Event (Over 80 Vendors) – Sacramento County, CA
Submit the application before the event, at least two weeks ahead. The form prints a late fee for an application "not submitted two weeks prior to event and/or booth(s) added," so both a late submission and booths added afterward trigger it. The calculation area also lists a penalty for no permit.
The form is labeled FY 2026-2027 (Rev. 07/01/26), so it applies to events in that fiscal year. The form does not print a separate renewal cycle, but its official-use area has boxes for NEW EVENT and ANNUAL EVENT, which EMD completes. Ask EMD about timing for a recurring event.
How to fill out Application for Permit to Operate Community Event (Over 80 Vendors) – Sacramento County, CA
Name the event
Under EVENT, enter the Name of Event (Facility). Then enter the Location of Event with city, state and ZIP.
Enter dates and start time
Write the Date(s) of Event and the Time Event Starts in the fields beside the location.
Complete the billing section
Under BILL, enter the Billing Name, phone number, Billing Address, city, state and ZIP for the party EMD should bill.
Enter the event coordinator
Under COORDINATOR (Owner), give the Event Contact Person, phone number, and the address (home or office) with city, state and ZIP.
Check the coordinator fee line
The fee section lists the community event coordinator fee for an event with 80 or more temporary food booths (TFF). Ask EMD for the current amount.
Count your food booths
Under NUMBER OF FOOD BOOTHS, enter the number of TFF pre-packaged/low risk and TFF food prep/high risk booths, plus any MEV and MFF booths. A food booth is identified as a TFF for this application.
Review the late fee line
Note that the late fee applies if the application is not submitted two weeks before the event and/or booths are added.
Read the responsibility statement
Confirm you will comply with all state and local laws, ensure vendor compliance, and that the location meets land use, water supply, waste disposal, restroom and parking requirements with approval from pertinent agencies.
Sign and date the form
The coordinator or authorized representative signs, enters Title/Position and the date. Leave the OFFICIAL USE ONLY areas for EMD.
Review and download the PDF
Check names, dates, addresses and booth counts, then download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF and send it to EMD as described under How to submit.
How to submit Application for Permit to Operate Community Event (Over 80 Vendors) – Sacramento County, CA
The form itself names no return channel, so confirm how EMD wants it delivered before sending it. The footer of the form gives these EMD details:
- Address: 11080 White Rock Road, Ste. 200, Rancho Cordova, California 95670.
- Fax: (916) 875-8513.
- Phone: Environmental Health (916) 875-8440; Environmental Protection (916) 875-8550.
- Web: www.saccounty.gov and emd.saccounty.gov.
The form is also listed on EMD's Food Program Forms and Documents page. A fee applies, made up of the coordinator fee and the booth fees printed on the form, plus a late fee when the two-week deadline is missed. The form does not state how it is paid, so ask EMD for current amounts and payment methods. FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the EMD channels above.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Submitting less than two weeks before the event; the form prints a late fee for applications not submitted two weeks prior.
- Adding booths after submitting without telling EMD; the late fee line also covers booth(s) added.
- Writing in the boxes under OFFICIAL USE ONLY, including the Facility ID, receipt, fee and calculation areas, which EMD completes.
- Counting every booth as one category instead of separating TFF pre-packaged/low risk from TFF food prep/high risk, which have different fee lines.
- Leaving the billing name, address and phone blank when the party paying differs from the event contact.
- Using the form for an event below 80 food booths when EMD lists a separate Temporary Food Facility community event application.
- Signing without confirming land use, water supply, waste disposal, restroom and parking requirements and approval from pertinent agencies, which the signature confirms.
- Sending the FY 2026-2027 form for an event outside that fiscal year.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Application for Permit to Operate Community Event (Over 80 Vendors)?
It is a Sacramento County Environmental Management Department (EMD) form for FY 2026-2027 that an event coordinator completes to apply for a permit to operate a community event with temporary food booths. It records the event, billing contact, coordinator and booth counts.
Is this the same as a Sacramento County business license?
No. The form is an event-specific permit application issued by EMD for a community event with 80 or more temporary food booths. It does not describe itself as a general business license, so check with the county for any other registration you need.
When is the application due for a community event?
At least two weeks before the event. The form prints a late fee for an application not submitted two weeks prior to the event and/or booths added, and its calculation area also lists a penalty for no permit.
How much does the community event permit cost?
The form prints a coordinator fee and a per-booth fee by category, with a late fee when applicable, and the total is figured in an EMD calculation area. Amounts can change, so confirm the current figures with EMD at (916) 875-8440.
Who signs the community event application?
The event coordinator or an authorized representative signs, adding a Title/Position and date. The signature accepts responsibility for the event and confirms compliance with state and local laws, including vendors' compliance.
Where do I send the community event permit application?
The form names no return channel. Its footer lists EMD at 11080 White Rock Road, Ste. 200, Rancho Cordova, California 95670, fax (916) 875-8513, and phone lines for Environmental Health and Environmental Protection. Confirm the delivery method with EMD.
Can I fill out this form online on FillingPDF?
Yes. You can fill out the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF is independent of Sacramento County, does not submit the application and does not issue the permit; you deliver it through EMD's channels.
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