Mobile Food Vendors

Any mobile food vendor unit or push cart, as defined in and not specifically exempted from this chapter, shall first obtain a license as provided in this chapter, prior to engaging in such business, or shall be considered to be in violation of this chapter.
Required for mobile food units, including food trucks and food vending carts, to operated in North Liberty, effective Jan. 1 to Dec. 31 and renewable annually. Fee is $50.
Chapter 124 Mobile Food Unit Code
Mobile Food Unit Application

A valid fire inspection is required for the City of North Liberty Mobile Food Unit permit.
Passing fire inspections are valid for one year from date of inspection.
The North Liberty Fire Department is a member of the Corridor Fire Marshal Mobile Food Inspection group. The City of North Liberty will honor any valid fire inspections following jurisdictions; Cedar Rapids, Cedar Falls, Hiawatha, Iowa City, Marion, University of Iowa & Waterloo. Fees for the inspection may be applicable according to their adopted fees and ordinances.
Fee: Included with City Permit application. $50 for inspection only with no Permit application.
To schedule a mobile food vendor fire inspection; contact Captain Humston at (319) 626-5806 or thumston@northlibertyiowa.org at least 14 days prior.