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Food Trucks & Mobile Vendors in Yakima County, WA (2026)

1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Yakima County, Washington.

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

Food Truck Permits

Yakima County's Fire Marshal's Office requires an operational permit before running a mobile food preparation vehicle, defined to include itinerant food vendors, whenever the unit's cooking equipment produces smoke or grease-laden vapors. Permitted operations also get an annual fire and life safety inspection under the county's amended International Fire Code.

Yakima County Mobile Food Vehicle Permits

Some Restrictions

Yakima County Code § 13.10.050 (IFC § 105.6.30)

105.6.30 Mobile food preparation vehicles. A permit is required for mobile food preparation vehicles equipped with appliances that produce smoke or grease – laden vapors. This includes itinerant food vendors.

Food Trucks & Mobile Vendors by City in Yakima County

1 cities in Yakima 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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