Available public vending cart locations are awarded in an annual lottery. Following the award of a location, a public vending permit application must be submitted via ATLBIZ, the city's tax and permitting portal within 30 days of receiving the award(s).
 

Submission of the following completed documents and fees is required: 

• Public Vending Permit Application, including a 360-degree photo and dimensional drawing of cart
• Location Verification form
• Copy of a secure and verifiable document as listed in the Georgia Department of Revenue code O.C.G.A § 50-36-2 (e.g. unexpired driver’s license, passport, etc.). View the Georgia code for a complete list of acceptable documentation.
• Valid Georgia Department of Revenue sales tax ID number
• Valid mobile food permit through the Fulton County Board of Health, if preparing food onsite
• Valid licensing agreement authorizing sale of branded merchandise (if applicable)

You must also have applied for an occupation tax certificate issued by the City of Atlanta.
 
After your application is reviewed for completion, a non-refundable fee of $145 is ($75 permit, $50 background check, $20 fingerprinting) will be due and payable via ATLBIZ by Visa, MC, Amex, Discover, or eCheck.   

If payment must be made in person, acceptable forms of payment are cash, money order, certified bank check, any major credit card (Visa, MC, Amex, Discover). No personal or business checks will be accepted.

Following the payment of these fees you must complete the background check and fingerprinting by the Atlanta Police Department, License and Permits Unit.

For more information about ATLBIZ, click HERE to view the guide “Getting to Know ATLBIZ’. 
 
Per City ordinance, disabled veterans and blind persons are exempt from paying application fees.

Issuance of a Public Property Vending Permit restricts you to vending only at the location awarded in the lottery. 
 
Additional information may be viewed by visiting the City of Atlanta Public Right of Way Vending Program website.

If requesting an update on the status of your application, please check ATLBIZ or create a request below.