Jacksonville, FL Street Vending: Vendor Permits (2026)

Jacksonville's vendor regulations are found in the Code of Ordinances Title VI, Chapter 250 (Miscellaneous Business Regulations). Three vendor categories exist: Sidewalk Vendors (Part 3, Sections 250.301-306), Street Vendors (Part 6), and Mobile Food Dispensing Vendors (Part 12, Sections 250.1201+). Effective July 1, 2020, the Florida Legislature preempted local government regulation of mobile food dispensing vendor units (food trucks and food carts), so these vendors no longer need a City of Jacksonville vendor permit. However, they must: obtain and clearly display all required State of Florida permits (DBPR food service license); obtain a local business tax receipt from the Duval County Tax Collector; and pass a Jacksonville Fire Prevention Office inspection. Sidewalk vendors (non-food merchandise) still require a city permit from the Duval County Tax Collector's Office and must operate from assigned locations. Street vendors selling goods from vehicles on public streets also need permits under Part 6. All vendors must comply with setback requirements from fire hydrants (15 feet) and other sidewalk vendors (75 feet for food trucks from assigned sidewalk vendors).