Transient Permits
City of Holstein
Mobile food trucks are considered “Transient Merchants” and must adhere to Chapter 122 of the City of Holstein Ordinance for Solicitors, Peddlers and Transient Merchants. Mobile food truck vendors in Holstein must comply with the Chapter 122 city regulations, requiring a specific application for operating on public property. Applications and permits for food trucks/mobile vendors, including those for public property, are handled through the City of Holstein’s website or by contacting the city clerk's office. Some highlights to keep in mind from this ordinance are as follows:
- A license (aka permit) is required to be secured with the city before a mobile food truck can conduct business in city limits. This should be completed a minimum of 3 business days prior to the scheduled date. Transient Permit Application
- The permit request is available from City Hall or on the City of Holstein website. The permit must be completed in full and turned into City Hall with the permit fee to be reviewed and approved.
- The permit request also requires that the mobile food truck provides the City of Holstein with their evidence that they have filed a bond with the Secretary of State in accordance with Chapter 9C of the Code of Iowa. Please note that this is a State of Iowa requirement, and the City of Holstein is ensuring compliance by asking for this.
- A fee of $20.00 per day is collected prior to the issuance of the license. The license issued should be displayed in the food truck for the public to view.
If you are planning for a food truck to come to Holstein or are scheduling future events that will feature a food truck, please contact the City Office as soon as you have scheduled it. If you provide us with the food truck business and contact name as well as contact information, we will work directly with them to get the permit request and license issued timely so they are ready to serve food at your event!