The Food Vending Private Property Application is the City of Sacramento form, issued through the Finance Department's Revenue Division, for food trucks that will vend on a piece of private property. If you are searching for a Sacramento business license, note that this is a special business permit application for mobile food vending, not the Business Operations Tax (BOT) Certificate that the City requires of anyone engaged in business. The applicant, usually the property owner, lessee or holder of a similar interest, lists the property, the number of trucks, and the days and hours. On this page you can fill out the form online on FillingPDF and download or print the completed PDF; the City publishes the original at the Revenue Division's permit page.
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What is Food Vending Private Property Application – Sacramento, CA?
The Food Vending Private Property Application is the City of Sacramento form, printed under the heading Mobile Food Vehicle Property Permit Application and Chapter 5.68 City Code, used to request a permit for food trucks to vend on a specific piece of private property.
The City of Sacramento Finance Department, Revenue Division, issues it with its other special business permits. On its permit page the City lists food vending driver and vehicle permits separately from "Food Vending Vehicles (Private Property)", which is the permit this application covers.
The form collects:
- the applicant's contact details and evidence of the applicant's interest in the property;
- the property owner and all other owners of the property;
- the physical address, parcel number and description of the property, with a scaled layout of the truck location and utility hook-ups;
- the number of trucks, the Conditional Use Permit file number if there are three or more, and the requested days and hours;
- the applicant's permit history with the City;
- for one or two trucks only, the notice-of-intent acknowledgement.
The applicant also initials two acknowledgements about City Code Chapter 5.68 and Sacramento County Health Code compliance, and signs a certification under penalty of perjury. The form states that the information is a matter of public record. A permit fee applies; its amount depends on the number of trucks and on whether the permit is new or a renewal, and is set in the City's Permits Fee Schedule.
Who needs to file Food Vending Private Property Application – Sacramento, CA?
Applicants who want food trucks to vend on private property in the City of Sacramento use this form. The applicant must attach evidence that they are an owner, lessee or holder of a similar interest in the property.
Conditions printed on the form:
- One or two trucks: the applicant or property owner must give a notice of intent to all property owners within 500', attach a draft of that notice for City review and approval, and post the City-provided notice on the property within five days of filing the application.
- Three or more trucks: the form asks for a Conditional Use Permit File Number.
- Several owners: the form lists all owners of the property; attach an additional list if there are more than the lines provided.
- Applicants with a City history: the form asks whether you currently hold any valid City of Sacramento permit and whether any permit or license of yours was revoked or denied in the City.
The City's permit page says anyone engaged in business in Sacramento must also hold a valid Business Operations Tax (BOT) Certificate; this application is a separate special business permit. The form names the applicant as the person who prints their name and signs; it describes no representative signature.
When to file Food Vending Private Property Application – Sacramento, CA
File the application when you want to operate food trucks on a specific private property in Sacramento and need the City's food vending private property permit. The City's fee list shows separate New and Renewal fees for this permit, so the same type of application is used again at renewal. The form prints no filing deadline or validity period.
One time limit does appear on it. For one or two trucks, the City-provided notice of intent must be posted in a conspicuous place on the property within five days of filing the application, so have the notice to neighboring owners and the draft notice ready when you file.
The City's page states that new business permit fees took effect July 1, 2024, and that the Permits Fee Schedule shows the current fees.
Documents you need
- Evidence that the applicant is an owner, lessee or holder of similar interest in the property, attached to the application.
- A scalable layout (1/4" or 1/8") of the outside location where the food trucks will be placed on the property, showing any utilities for hook-up.
- A copy of the draft notice of intent for City review and approval, for applications for one or two trucks only (the form says an example notice is provided).
- An additional list of the names and addresses of all property owners, only if the owners do not fit on the lines provided on the form.
How to fill out Food Vending Private Property Application – Sacramento, CA
Enter the applicant's details
At the top, fill in Applicant, Mailing Address, E-mail, Website (if available) and Telephone number(s). Remember to attach evidence that you are an owner, lessee or holder of similar interest in the property.
Enter the property owner
Write the Property Owner, Mailing Address, Email and Telephone Number(s). Then list the name and address of all owners of the property, and attach an additional list if you need more lines.
Describe the property
Enter the Physical address of real property, the Parcel # and a Description of property. Attach a scalable (1/4" or 1/8") layout showing where the trucks will stand and any utility hook-ups.
State the number of trucks
Enter the Number of trucks to vend on the property. If it is three or more, add the Conditional Use Permit File Number.
Enter days and hours
Write the Requested days of week to vend and the Requested hours of operation.
Answer the permit history questions
Check Yes or No for whether you hold a valid City of Sacramento permit and, if Yes, give the type. Then check Yes or No for any revoked or denied permit or license in the City, and explain the circumstances if Yes.
Acknowledge the notice of intent
For one or two trucks only, check the box to acknowledge the three requirements: notice to owners within 500', a draft notice attached for approval, and the City-provided notice posted within five days of filing.
Initial the two acknowledgements
Initial that you have read City Code Chapter 5.68 relating to Food Vending Vehicles, and that you understand all food vending vehicles must comply with the Sacramento County Health Code and Sacramento City Code.
Print your name and sign
Read the certification, which states that the information is a matter of public record and is certified under penalty of perjury. Then enter Print Applicant Name and the Signature of Applicant.
Review and download the completed PDF
Check every line against your attachments, then download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF. Assemble the package and submit it through one of the channels described under How to submit.
How to submit Food Vending Private Property Application – Sacramento, CA
The form names the Revenue Division as the office and prints its address and phone: Revenue Division, 915 I Street, First Floor, Room 1201, Sacramento, CA 95814, 916-808-8500. It names no other channel.
- In person: the Revenue Division public counter is open Monday through Thursday, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM, according to the City's permit page.
- By mail: the City's page gives the mailing address as City of Sacramento, Revenue Division, 915 I Street, Room 1201, Sacramento, CA 95814.
- Phone or email: call (916) 808-8500 (Monday to Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.) or write to [email protected].
Include the evidence of your interest in the property, the scaled layout and, for one or two trucks, the draft notice. A fee applies. The City says checks or money orders can be mailed or submitted in person, that ACH is accepted where available, and that a service fee will be applied to credit card transactions. Ask the Revenue Division for the current amount.
FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the channels above.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Leaving out the evidence that the applicant is an owner, lessee or holder of similar interest in the property.
- Attaching a site sketch that is not a scalable (1/4" or 1/8") layout, or one that omits the truck locations and utility hook-ups.
- Applying for three or more trucks without entering the Conditional Use Permit File Number.
- For one or two trucks, skipping the draft notice of intent for owners within 500', or not posting the City-provided notice on the property within five days of filing.
- Listing only one property owner when the property has several; the form asks for all owners, with an additional list if needed.
- Answering Yes to the revoked-or-denied question without explaining the circumstances.
- Leaving the two Initials lines blank or sending the form without a printed name and signature.
- Assuming this application replaces the Business Operations Tax (BOT) Certificate, which the City's page treats as a separate requirement.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Food Vending Private Property Application?
It is the City of Sacramento form, printed as the Mobile Food Vehicle Property Permit Application under Chapter 5.68 City Code, for requesting a permit for food trucks to vend on private property. The Finance Department's Revenue Division issues it.
Is this the same as a Sacramento business license?
No. This is a special business permit application for food trucks on private property. The City's permit page also says anyone engaged in business in Sacramento must obtain a valid Business Operations Tax (BOT) Certificate, which is a separate requirement.
Who can apply for a food truck permit on private property in Sacramento?
An applicant who is an owner, lessee or holder of a similar interest in the property. The form requires you to attach evidence of that interest, and it also lists the property owner and all other owners of the property.
What is the notice of intent for one or two food trucks?
For one or two trucks, the applicant must give notice of intent to all property owners within 500', attach a draft of it for City review and approval, and post the City-provided notice on the property within five days of filing.
What do I need if I want three or more food trucks on the property?
Enter the Conditional Use Permit File Number on the form. The notice-of-intent acknowledgement is marked for one or two trucks only, so it applies to the smaller applications.
Is there a fee for the food vending private property permit?
Yes. The City lists separate fees for new and renewal permits, and they differ for one or two trucks and for three or more. See the City's Permits Fee Schedule or call (916) 808-8500 for the amount.
Where do I submit the Food Vending Private Property Application?
To the Revenue Division at 915 I Street, First Floor, Room 1201, Sacramento, CA 95814, phone 916-808-8500. The public counter is open Monday through Thursday, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM, and the City also lists a mailing address and a permits email.
Can I fill out the Sacramento food vending application online?
You can fill out the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF is an independent service, not the City, and does not submit the form; you deliver it to the Revenue Division yourself.
Can the information on the application be made public?
Yes. The certification on the form says the information is a matter of public record and may be made available to interested parties on request, and that the City will verify its accuracy.
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