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Food Trucks & Mobile Vendors in Madison, WI (2026)

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

Verified from official government sources

Food Truck Permits

Madison issues mobile vending licenses through the Clerk's Office under MGO 9.13. Annual fee ~$500-$1,000. Also requires WI DATCP Mobile Restaurant license. Sidewalk and street vending zones regulated.

Food Trucks: Food Truck Permits

Some Restrictions

Vending Zones

Madison designates specific vending zones: State Street Mall, Library Mall, Capitol Square, Brittingham Park, and approved private lots. Mobile Vending Oversight Committee allocates sites annually via lottery/scoring.

Food Trucks: Vending Zones

Some Restrictions

Looking for Dane County county-wide rules?

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

Food Trucks & Mobile Vendors in Dane County