Food Trucks & Mobile Vendors in New York, NY (2026)
2 verified food trucks & mobile vendors rules for New York, New York, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Food Truck Permits
NYC requires mobile food vendors to obtain both a DOHMH Food Vendor License (for the person) and a Mobile Food Vending Unit Permit (for the truck/cart) under Admin Code §17-307. The number of permits is capped by law, creating years-long waiting lists. Green cart permits for fruits and vegetables have separate allocations.
New York City Food Truck and Vending Permit Regulations
Heavy RestrictionsVending Zones
NYC strictly regulates where mobile food vendors can operate. Admin Code §17-315 and DOT/DOHMH rules prohibit vending within 20 feet of building entrances, at bus stops, crosswalks, fire hydrants, and in metered parking without authorization. Special restricted zones exist in parts of Midtown Manhattan and around parks.
New York City Food Truck Vending Zone Regulations
Heavy RestrictionsLooking for New York County county-wide rules?
County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement New York city rules.
Food Trucks & Mobile Vendors in New York County →