Fort Myers, FL Food Trucks & Mobile Vendors: Sidewalk & Mobile Vending (2026)
Key Facts
- License fee
- $16.00
- Issuing office
- Police Department / license inspector
- Non-resident bond
- $1,000 surety bond
- Appeal window
- 14 days from denial notice
- Covers
- Street, sidewalk, house-to-house, vehicle sales
Summary
Fort Myers requires anyone peddling goods street-to-street, house-to-house, or from a vehicle within city limits to obtain a police-issued license before doing business, under City Code § 18-333.
It shall be unlawful for any person to engage in the business of a peddler within the corporate limits without first obtaining a license as provided in this division.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 60).
Full Breakdown
The peddler license division (§§ 18-332: 18-339) covers anyone selling goods, wares, meats, produce or merchandise from place to place, street to street, or from a wagon or vehicle without a fixed store. Applicants file a written application with the license inspector, pay a $16.00 fee, and are photographed and fingerprinted by the police department. The chief of police investigates the applicant's character and business responsibility and can approve or deny the license; non-resident applicants (or residents representing an out-of-state firm) must also post a $1,000 surety bond. Denials may be appealed to city council within 14 days, and licenses can be revoked for fraud, misrepresentation, or unlawful conduct.
Violations & Fines
Engaging in the peddler business within the corporate limits without first obtaining this license is unlawful under § 18-333. The city can also deny, suspend, or revoke a license for fraud, misrepresentation, a violation of this division, or conduct that constitutes a breach of the peace or a menace to public health, safety or welfare (§ 18-339).
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a permit to sell goods on Fort Myers streets or sidewalks?
What does the peddler license application involve?
Sources & Official References
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