When you receive a permit expiration notice in the mail, keep it for your records and start preparing your permit application. The process for renewing your permit is the same as applying, except that:
- You must include the expiration notice with your complete application.
- You do not need to bring a generator or power source for permit renewal inspections.
Prepare your permit application for the jurisdiction where you want to operate.
Bring your application in person to the Environmental Health Services Division office.
If the environmental health officer approves your renewal application, you’ll pay the fee and they’ll schedule a follow-up inspection appointment.
- Prepare for your inspection by reviewing the list of requirements for mobile food vendors. If you have propane or propane accessories, also review the fire safety checklist.
- Keep in mind: you do not need to bring a generator or power source for permit renewal inspections.
Be on time for your inspection appointment, as these are scheduled tightly so that you can get both an Environmental Health and Fire inspection in the same 30-minute time block.
If you pass inspection, you’ll immediately get a new permit. Thank you for keeping your customers and staff safe! You’re a local hero.
Renew your operational permit annually and early
A mobile food unit permit is valid for one year from the date of a passed permitting inspection performed by the Austin Public Health Environmental Health Services Division.
Mobile food vendor permits must be renewed once a year. We recommend that you begin the renewal process 45 days before the expiration date. Renewing early doesn’t cost you, but renewing late does. Permits have a fixed expiration day and validity period, so you won’t lose time. Late renewals will be charged a late fee.
Renewal fees: City of Austin and contracted local cities and towns
Payment is accepted in the form of cash, check, money orders, MasterCard, Visa, American Express, or Discover Card.
Mobile Food Vendor re-inspection -- $130
Mobile Food Vendor AFD Fire Re-inspection -- $204
Renewal fees: Travis County
Payment is accepted in the form of cash, check, or money orders.
Mobile Food Vendor re-inspection -- no cost
Mobile Vendor Fire Re-inspection -- $125, except for the first one, which is free