Street Vending in Kings County, NY (2026)

3 rules for unincorporated Kings County, New York.

Verified from official government sources

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

Vendor Permits

NYC caps DCWP General Vendor Licenses at 853 citywide (plus unlimited disabled-veteran licenses). The waitlist has been closed since 1979. Local Law 18 of 2021 created 445 new food permits annually but not general vendor licenses.

Brooklyn (NYC) General Vendor Permits

Heavy Restrictions

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Vending Zones

Many Brooklyn streets are on NYC's restricted vending list, prohibiting vendors entirely. Fulton Street Mall, parts of DUMBO, downtown Brooklyn, and areas around Barclays Center are heavily restricted under NYC Admin Code §20-465.

Brooklyn (NYC) Street Vending Zones

Heavy Restrictions

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Cart & Stand Rules

NYC vending carts must meet DCWP/DOHMH dimensional and sanitary standards. General vendor carts cannot exceed 8 ft x 3 ft x 5 ft. Food carts require commissary base, NSF-certified equipment, and pass DOHMH inspection.

Brooklyn (NYC) Vending Cart Regulations

Heavy Restrictions

Full ordinance details →Official source ↗

All Kings County ordinances

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