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Food Trucks & Mobile Vendors in Loveland, CO (2026)

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

Verified from official government sources

Food Truck Permits

All mobile food vendors (food trucks, carts) operating within the City of Loveland must obtain an annual mobile vendor license from the Loveland City Clerk's office, a Loveland sales-and-use tax license, a Loveland Fire Rescue Authority (LFRA) inspection/permit ($75 annual fee), and a Larimer County / CDPHE Retail Food Establishment license. Vendors must apply at least 10 days before any event.

Loveland Mobile Food Vendor License

Some Restrictions

Vending Zones

Loveland does not designate municipal food-truck zones; mobile vendors operate on private property with owner permission (consistent with the UDC zoning district) or under a special-event permit. The Loveland Police Department issues special-event permits; large events and street closures require additional approval. All vendors must hold a current Loveland mobile vendor license, LFRA fire permit, sales tax license, and county/state retail food license.

Loveland Food Truck Vending Locations & Special Events

Some Restrictions

Looking for Larimer County county-wide rules?

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

Food Trucks & Mobile Vendors in Larimer County