Food Truck Permit

All food truck companies operating at PortMiami are required to have an active business permit. A business permit allows the holder to conduct business at PortMiami in accordance with rules and requirements of the Port Tariff, the Port Director and the Miami-Dade County Code. Companies are expected to comply with all applicable local, state and federal regulations.

In order to obtain a permit to provide food truck services at PortMiami, businesses must supply:

• Proof of Insurance
  • All companies must provide a certificate of insurance, which names Miami-Dade County Risk Management and PortMiami as both certificate holder and additional insured as it pertains to company operations while in Miami-Dade County
  • General liability or vehicle liability per occurrence of minimum $100,000/$300,000 total liability and $50,000 property damage
  • Must include the schedule of vehicles (VIN numbers) included in the policy
• License from State of Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation
• Miami-Dade County Local Business Tax Receipt
• Proof of Business Registration through Articles of Organization or Articles of Incorporation
  • Providing documents showing the company’s active status on ‘Sunbiz’ is also acceptable.
• Vehicle Registration(s)
• Vehicle Pictures (Inside and Outside)
• Payment
  • Cooking On Site
    Initial Permit Fee: $3,350.00 (Includes $350.00 Non-refundable Processing Fee)
    Annual Renewal Fee: $3,000.00 (If Paid Prior to Expiration Date)
  • Pre-Packaged Food Only
    Initial Permit Fee: $2,850.00 (Includes $350.00 Non-refundable Processing Fee)
    Annual Renewal Fee: $2,500.00 (If Paid Prior to Expiration Date)

You can submit your application in person, by fax or via email.

Business Permits Office
PortMiami
1001 North America Way, Suite 115
Miami, FL 33132

Business Hours: Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Phone: 305-347-4927
Fax: 305-347-4820Email: [email protected]