Food Trucks & Mobile Vendors in Dane County, WI (2026)

2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Dane County, Wisconsin.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Dane County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply — see the city list below.

Food Truck Permits

Madison requires Mobile Food Vending License under MGO §9.13 plus Public Health Madison & Dane County (PHMDC) food service license. Annual vehicle inspection, commissary, liability insurance, and certified food protection manager required per WI Ch. ATCP 75.

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Some Restrictions

Full ordinance details →Official source ↗

Vending Zones

Madison Food Cart Review regulates State Street, Library Mall, Capitol Square vending with lottery-assigned spaces (MGO §9.13). Private property vending needs owner consent and zoning compliance. Distance-from-restaurant rules uncommon in Madison but exist in suburbs.

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Some Restrictions

Full ordinance details →Official source ↗

Food Trucks & Mobile Vendors by City in Dane County

1 cities in Dane County have their own food trucks & mobile vendors rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.

MadisonPop. 269,840

2 verified rules • Food Truck Permits, Vending Zones

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