Food Trucks & Mobile Vendors in Mecklenburg County, NC (2026)

2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 4 cities in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.

Verified from official government sources

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

Food Truck Permits

Food trucks in Mecklenburg County require a NC DHHS Mobile Food Unit permit plus Mecklenburg County Public Health inspection and Charlotte Zoning permit. Commissary agreement required. Charlotte charges 100 dollars annual zoning permit plus inspection fees.

Food Trucks: Food Truck Permits

Some Restrictions

Full ordinance details →Official source ↗

Vending Zones

Charlotte UDO designates food trucks as allowed use in most commercial and mixed-use zones and prohibits them in R-1 through R-4 residential zones except at permitted events. Uptown streets require special event or block-party permit.

Food Trucks: Vending Zones

Some Restrictions

Full ordinance details →Official source ↗

Food Trucks & Mobile Vendors by City in Mecklenburg County

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

CharlottePop. 874,579

2 verified rules • Food Truck Permits, Vending Zones

HuntersvillePop. 61,075

2 verified rules • Food Truck Permits, Vending Zones

CorneliusPop. 32,858

2 verified rules • Food Truck Permits, Vending Zones

MatthewsPop. 32,529

2 verified rules • Food Truck Permits, Vending Zones

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