Mobile food vendor operational permits are processed in person only. Bring your paperwork and fee payment to the Environmental Health Services Division office on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:45 am to 11 am.
Our walk-in location is at 1520 Rutherford Lane, Austin, TX 78754, on the northeast corner of Rutherford Lane at Cameron Road, Building 1 East Entrance. You can park in any visitor space, or take the bus. The 10, 325, 339, and 485 Capital Metro bus routes stop near this corner.
Sign in at the security desk and present a government-issued photo ID.
Go to the permit review station and sign in on the paper log, then wait in the lobby.
An environmental health officer will call your name and review your application with you.
If your application is approved, then you’ll pay the fee and the officer will schedule a physical mobile unit inspection at a later date.
If your application is denied for now, the officer will review the reasons with you, along with next steps.
Because protecting public health is a high priority, these requirements are very specific. A lot of applicants have questions about some of the steps. You can save some time by reviewing the mobile food vendor permit pre-application checklist. You can also call (512) 978-3000 to ask questions and get help with your paperwork.