Philadelphia food truck permits: checklist & costs
What a food truck needs to operate in Philadelphia, PA — the approvals, who issues them, typical fees and how often they renew.
Estimated first-year permitting
$519 published base
Two review stages, up to 30 business days each.
Permit checklist
1. Plan Review
Philadelphia Dept. of Public Health · $150.00 · renews every year
2. Inspection Fee
Philadelphia Dept. of Public Health · $190.00 · renews every year
3. Annual Food Licence
City of Philadelphia · $179.00 · renews every year
Things to know in Philadelphia
- · Published base: $150 plan review + $190 inspection + $179 annual licence.
- · Two separate review stages, each up to 30 business days.
Costs are planning ranges compiled from published fee schedules — not quotes. Fees, categories and timelines change, so verify locally with the issuing agency before you budget or apply.
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