Hudson County food trucks require a municipal mobile food vendor permit plus Hudson Regional Health Commission food protection license. Jersey City issues MFV permits through the City Clerk's Office. Hoboken runs a lottery-based food truck permit program with limited slots. Bayonne, Union City, and other municipalities each maintain their own permit systems.
Mobile food vendors in Hudson County must navigate both municipal and county-regional health requirements. Jersey City Code §247 Vendors regulates mobile food operators, requiring an annual Mobile Food Vendor (MFV) License from the City Clerk's Office with fees currently around $1,000 to $2,500 depending on vendor type. Jersey City applications require proof of insurance ($1 million liability minimum), a commissary agreement with a licensed NJ food facility, vehicle inspection, and Hudson Regional Health Commission (HRHC) Retail Food Establishment license under N.J.A.C. 8:24. Hoboken Code §190 runs a notoriously competitive food truck permit lottery with limited annual slots (roughly 30-40 permits), application fee $250, permit fee $2,500+. Hoboken prohibits food trucks from operating within 200 feet of a brick-and-mortar restaurant. Bayonne requires a Hawker and Peddler License from the City Clerk. HRHC (serving most of Hudson County) handles the retail food license for all mobile food operators; operators must pass plan review, facility inspection, and have a ServSafe-certified food manager. Union City and West New York require additional local licenses. Food handler cards required for all staff.
Operating without JC MFV license: $500 to $2,000 plus vehicle impoundment. Hoboken unpermitted operation: $250 to $1,000 per day plus removal. HRHC health violations: immediate closure. Expired licenses: $100 to $500 per day.
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