Tippecanoe County, IN Food Trucks & Mobile Vendors: Food Truck Permits (2026)

005 defines a MOBILE FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT as a food establishment without a fixed location, capable of being readily moved intact, that stores, sells, or offers food for consumption outside the facility in open form, fresh or frozen, and a MOBILE FOOD MARKET ESTABLISHMENT as the same concept for prepackaged food. 015 makes it unlawful to sell or give away food, or act as a food establishment operator, in Tippecanoe County without a valid permit from the Health Officer for each operation, unless exempted. 016 requires mobile units to display the permittee's name, address, and telephone number in letters at least two inches high and to carry a copy of the permit onboard for identification at all times.

017 requires a separate permit for each mobile operation, even under common ownership, if run at separate locations. 020 conditions issuance on compliance with the chapter, payment of the fee, and approval from any other applicable agency, including the Building Commissioner, City Engineer, and Fire Department. 021(A) sets a one-year term from the date of issue, renewed annually by the anniversary month, with a grace period to the next business day if the deadline falls on a weekend or government holiday. 022 bars transferring the permit between locations or operators. 20 lists 'Permit fees for mobile food service and market establishments, per unit, annual' at $150.