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1. What kind of Street Vendors can apply?

• Carts
• Food and beverages
• Vending vehicles
• Other merchandise (e.g. flowers, newspapers)

2. Where can I operate?

• Nine pre-approved locations on City streets and boulevards
• Interested vendors can propose additional street and boulevard sites for consideration

3. When can I operate?

• 7 days per week
• Flexible Hours
• Year-round

4. How much does it cost?

• Annual licence fee is $1,000
• Damage deposit of $1,000
• Parking fees

5. What are the requirements?

• Mobile vending agreement
• Proof of insurance
• Coquitlam Fire/Rescue approval (if cooking food on site)
• Health Authority approval (if serving food)
• City of Coquitlam business licence

6. Is there a specific intake date for street vending permits?

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until all of the available licences have been awarded.

7. How do I apply to operate as a Street Vendor?

1. Formulate your business plan, including market research
2. Set an appointment with a City licensing representative
3. Submit a business licence application (PDF) to the City

Vendors selected to operate will then enter into a mobile vending agreement with the City. Setting up as a street vendor is a multi-step process and the final step is a business licence. Contact our office for more information on requirements.