2024 Fees
Fee |
Cost |
1-day permit fee |
$45.33 + GST |
Qualifications
We welcome your application if you:
- Are over 19 years old
- Are legally entitled to work in Canada
- Have valid liability insurance
Insurance requirements
As a condition of being granted a vending permit, you must show “Proof of Liability Insurance” coverage which meets the following minimum requirements:
- Inclusive limit of $2,000,000 P.L. and P.D. (public liability & property damage)
- Cross liability clause
- City of Vancouver named as an insured
Download our Liability Insurance Certificate PDF file (175 KB), forward it to your insurance company to complete, and upload it during your application.
A permit will not be granted until proof of insurance has been received.
How to apply
- Fill out the application form PDF file (153 KB)
- Bring your application form in person to the Client Services Counter at Engineering Services
Important note Current photo identification is required.
Rules and requirements
Mobile special event vending permits
Permits:
- Are cancelled if sold
- Remain the property of the City of Vancouver
- Must be given immediately, upon request, to any City of Vancouver official or Vancouver Police Department member
- Are only valid within two blocks outside of the designated boundaries of the special event
Permit holders and operators
Permitees and operators need to cooperate with any City of Vancouver official or Vancouver Police Department member.
Failure to comply with the requirements listed above may result in suspension and/or cancellation of the vending permit.
If your permit location is within the boundary of a special event, you can continue to sell goods during the event.
Your location may be changed a bit to accommodate the event.
Contact us
Location - by appointment only
5th Floor
507 West Broadway
Vancouver, BC V5Z 0B4
Hours
Monday to Friday
8:30am to 5pm
Mailing address
Engineering Services
320 - 507 West Broadway
Vancouver, BC V5Z 0B4
street.activities@vancouver.ca