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 RestrictionsVending 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 RestrictionsLooking 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 →