Sidewalk Vending Permit Application

Step 1.Gather your information

• County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health Permit is required for any sidewalk vendors selling food, or proof of an applicable exemption.

• Valid California Department of Tax and Fee Administration seller’s permit which notes Culver City as a location or sub-location. This shall be maintained for the duration of your sidewalk vendor’s permit.

• (If Stationary Vendor) Site Plan of location(s) for Stationary Sidewalk Vendors including size of cart, trailer, or station with size of canopy if applicable and distance from curb to station. (Plan must be legible in an 8 ½” x 11” format)

• Trash Collection Plan - Describe how you will maintain sanitary conditions and contain all trash and recycling materials, until you properly dispose.

• If you have operated as a Sidewalk Vendor in the City in the past, provide proof of your prior sales tax payments made to the State and allocated to the City.

Step 2.Apply Online

Fill out and submit the sidewalk vendor permit application and business license application. Visit our Business Tax Certificate page for instructions on how to apply online through our partnered company, HdL. HdL will provide the Sidewalk vending application once the Business License application is submitted. 

Step 3.We’ll Respond via Email

Once application is received, the Business license team at HdL will start the review which will take 1-2 weeks to process. Once approved, HdL will reach out with further instructions for decals and permit. 

Step 1.Gather your information

• County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health Permit is required for any sidewalk vendors selling food, or proof of an applicable exemption.

• Valid California Department of Tax and Fee Administration seller’s permit which notes Culver City as a location or sub-location. This shall be maintained for the duration of your sidewalk vendor’s permit.

• (If Stationary Vendor) Site Plan of location(s) for Stationary Sidewalk Vendors including size of cart, trailer, or station with size of canopy if applicable and distance from curb to station. (Plan must be legible in an 8 ½” x 11” format)

• Trash Collection Plan - Describe how you will maintain sanitary conditions and contain all trash and recycling materials, until you properly dispose.

• If you have operated as a Sidewalk Vendor in the City in the past, provide proof of your prior sales tax payments made to the State and allocated to the City.

Step 2.Fill out the Sidewalk Vending Permit Application Form

Fill out and submit the sidewalk vendor permit application and submit your business license application through the Culver City website. Visit our Business Tax Certificate page for instructions on how to apply for your business license online through our partnered company, HdL.

Step 3.Bring documents to Finance Department

Submit your sidewalk vending permit application with above documents to the finance department along with your business license application confirmation. Finance department will review your application, which will take 1-2 weeks to process. Once approved, you will be contacted with further instructions.