Penn Hills, PA Food Trucks & Mobile Vendors: Food Truck Permits (2026)
Key Facts
- Municipal Permit
- Penn Hills Mobile Food Vendor
- County
- Allegheny County Health permit
- State
- PA sales tax license
- Commissary
- Required by county
Summary
Mobile food vendors in Penn Hills must obtain a Mobile Food Vendor Permit from the municipality plus an annual Allegheny County Health Department mobile food facility permit. PA Department of Agriculture tax license also required.
MOBILE/ FOOD TRUCK/ VENDOR PERMIT APPLICATION FEE $100.00 PER 30 DAYS OF SUBMISSION. The proposed use must be temporary, not to exceed thirty (30) continuous days. Temporary use permits may be renewed provided a new application is made consistent with the requirements of this section. An applicant, upon submitting an application for a mobile food vendor permit, must also furnish copies of the food truck operator and/or owner's: (a) Valid driver's license; (b) Valid certificate of general liability coverage; and (c) Valid copy of the food truck's business license and tax identification number; and (d) Any licensing and/or permitting required by Allegheny County or the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for the operation of a food truck.
Full Breakdown
Penn Hills requires a Mobile Food Vendor Permit Application (available at pennhillspa.gov) submitted to the municipality with proof of Allegheny County Health Department permit, PA sales tax license, liability insurance, and commissary agreement. The Allegheny County Health Department regulates food safety, kitchen facilities, water/waste handling, and conducts annual inspections. Operating without a permit results in immediate shutdown and fines.
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