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Food Trucks & Mobile Vendors in Kailua, HI (2026)

2 verified food trucks & mobile vendors rules for Kailua, Hawaii, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Food Truck Permits

Mobile food vendors operating in Kailua need a City peddler's license under ROH Chapter 13, Article 6 ($27.50 annual fee), plus a State DOH Mobile Food Establishment permit and a Hawaii general excise tax license.

Food Truck and Peddler Permits

Some Restrictions

Vending Zones

ROH Sec. 13-6.2 bars peddling on public streets, sidewalks, malls, parks, and beaches in designated zones including Waikiki and Chinatown. Kailua is not a listed prohibited zone, but public property vending still requires authorization.

Prohibited Vending Zones

Heavy Restrictions

Looking for Honolulu County county-wide rules?

County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Kailua city rules.

Food Trucks & Mobile Vendors in Honolulu County