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Food Trucks & Mobile Vendors in Seattle, WA (2026)

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

Verified from official government sources

Food Truck Permits

Seattle requires food trucks to obtain a King County food establishment permit, a Seattle business license, and a Seattle street use permit to operate on public streets, with specific health and operational standards enforced by Public Health – Seattle & King County.

Seattle Food Truck Permit Requirements

Some Restrictions

Vending Zones

Seattle designates specific street vending zones and allows food trucks on private property, with SDOT managing public right-of-way vending locations through street use permits and special event permitting.

Seattle Food Truck Vending Zone Rules

Some Restrictions

Looking for King County county-wide rules?

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

Food Trucks & Mobile Vendors in King County