Food Truck Permits: Aurora vs Englewood
How do food truck permits rules compare between Aurora, CO and Englewood, CO?
Aurora and Englewood have similar restriction levels.
Aurora, CO
Arapahoe County
Food trucks need a Tri-County Health mobile food license, Aurora business license, and sales tax account; operation on private property requires owner permission.
View full Aurora rules →Englewood, CO
Arapahoe County
Arapahoe County food trucks require a Tri-County Health Department mobile retail food permit plus city-specific vendor license (Aurora, Centennial, Littleton, Englewood). Annual health inspection, commissary agreement, and liability insurance required. Colorado Retail Food Rules 6 CCR 1010-2 apply.
View full Englewood rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Aurora | Englewood |
|---|---|---|
| Health License | Tri-County required | - |
| Business License | ~60 annual | - |
| Sales Tax | Account required | - |
| Location | Private with permission | - |
| Health Authority | - | Arapahoe County Public Health |
| State Rule | - | 6 CCR 1010-2 |
| Aurora License | - | City Code §94-86 |
| Commissary | - | Written agreement required |
| Insurance | - | $1M liability typical |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Aurora FAQ
How long does licensing take?
Plan for 4-8 weeks total across all agencies. Health inspection scheduling is often the bottleneck.
Can I park on the street to serve customers?
Generally no for extended operations. Short-duration service on streets may be allowed where parking is legal but varies by zone.
Englewood FAQ
Do I need both a county and city food truck permit?
Yes. You need Arapahoe County Public Health's Mobile Retail Food permit AND a license from each city where you operate (Aurora, Centennial, Littleton, etc.).
What changed after Tri-County Health dissolved?
Starting 2023, Arapahoe County created its own Public Health department. Existing TCHD permits transitioned; new permits and renewals now go through Arapahoe County Public Health.
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