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Food Trucks & Mobile Vendors in Santa Clara County, CA (2026)

1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 5 cities in Santa Clara County, California.

Verified from official government sources

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

Food Truck Permits

Mobile food facilities and mobile food preparation units in Santa Clara County must obtain an annual environmental health permit from the Director before operating, renewable each year.

Mobile Food Facility Permits in Santa Clara County

Some Restrictions

Santa Clara County Ordinance Code §§ B11-21(a), B11-53(p)

It shall be unlawful for any person to conduct any activity for which this division requires a permit ... without first applying for, obtaining, and maintaining the required permit from the Director. ... The activities defined within this section require a permit to be issued by the Director. ... Mobile food facility means any conveyance, used in conjunction with the service of food or beverage...

Food Trucks & Mobile Vendors by City in Santa Clara County

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

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