Food Trucks & Trailers in Mill Creek

Mobile Food Unit (MFU)

The process for obtaining authorization to operate an MFU (food truck or trailer) in Mill Creek includes the following requirements:

Required Licenses

Washington State Business License

Every business operating in the State of Washington must have a business license. To apply for a business license, visit the Washington State Department of Revenue.

City of Mill Creek Endorsement

Additionally, if you plan to do business in Mill Creek, you must add the Mill Creek Endorsement to your business license. Visit Washington State Department of Revenue and click on "Add a city license to your business."

Snohomish County Health Department

All MFUs must meet Snohomish County Health Department requirements to operate in Mill Creek.

Required Inspections

Labor & Industries Inspection

Food trucks & trailers will need to have a certificate of inspection by WA State Department of Labor & Industries to ensure they meet health and safety standards, and a state permit is posted on each truck.

Washington State Association of Fire Marshals (WSAFM)

In order to operate a food truck either at an event or temporary location, the food truck will need to have an inspection completed by one of the departments participating in the Washington State Association of Fire Marshals (WSAFM) Food Truck / Mobile Food Preparation Vehicle inspection program.

To schedule an inspection, email South County Fire at prevention@southsnofire.org.

Vending Locations

Vending at Special Events in Mill Creek

Event organizers must ensure all Mobile Food Units comply with the above requirements before applying for a Special Event Permit and allowing them to participate in special events such as festivals, fairs, or concerts. Remember, permits are site-specific, which means that for any particular permit issued, the permittee may vend only from the location specified on the permit.

Special Event Permits are required for any MFU on private residential property.

The City of Mill Creek prohibits Mobile Food Units at all City Parks.

Vending at a Temporary or Fixed Location

Per Mill Creek Municipal Code, vending on private residential property is only allowed with a Special Event Permit. Check the Zoning Map on our Maps page to ensure the location is zoned as a commercial area.

Mobile Food Units operating in a temporary or fixed location may be inspected at any time by the Fire Marshals or Deputy Fire Marshals from South County Fire.