Vendors
Customer are strongly encouraged to apply for Business Licenses online through BSEED's Electronic Licensing and Permitting System (eLAPS).
For Stationay Vendors Only, please apply using the following link: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/ee8cf91cae1b41c18d6e021eade5fac9
- Click here to learn how to get started.
- For additional assistance, please contact (313) 224-3179 or [email protected].
Application Guidelines
Refer to the table for the appropriate eLAPS application for your business.
Business License Type | Record Type | Application Name | License Type |
Foot Vendor | Vendors | Foot Vendor | Foot Vendor |
Itinerant Vendor | Vendors | Itinerant Vendor | Itinerant Loc. Per Week |
Mobile Food Vendor | Vendors | Mobile Food Vendor | Edible Plate |
Stationary Vendor | Vendors | Stationary Vendor | Stationary Vendor |
Street Vendor | Vendors | Street Vendor | NonEdible Items Plate |
Required Clearances
Refer to the table below for a breakdown of the Clearances required for your business.
Business License Type | Police | ||||||
Foot Vendor | |||||||
Helper Vendor | |||||||
Itinerant Vendor | |||||||
Mobile Food Vendor | X | X | X | ||||
Stationary Vendor | |||||||
Street Vendor | X (Ice Cream Truck) |
Required Documents
Refer to the table below for a breakdown of the required documents to include in your business license application. All documents must be submitted through eLAPS.
Business | Approved | Health Approval | Bond / Insurance | Current Identification | Passport-Sized |
Foot Vendor | X | X | |||
Helper Vendor | X | X | |||
Itinerant Vendor | X | X | X | ||
Mobile Food Vendor | X | X | X | X | X |
Stationary Vendor | X | X | X | ||
Street Vendor | X | X |
Associated Fees
Business License applications are subject to multiple fees dependent on scope. Fee types and prices are subject to change. Charged annually.
Foot Vendor
- Vendor-Foot Button: $123.00/vendor
- Vendor-Foot Button Veteran: $0.00/vendor (fee waived)
Itinerant Vendor
- Vendor-Temporary Itinerant Location: $178.00/day
Mobile Food Vendor
- Push Cart: $180.00/plate
- Push Cart Veteran: $0.00/vendor (fee waived)
- Push Cart Helper: $25.00/helper
Stationary Vendor
- Vendor - Stationary Edible: $123.00/plate
- Vendor - Stationary Non-Edible: $123.00/plate
- Vendor - Stationary Veteran: $0.00/vendor (fee waived)
- Vendor - Stationary Helper: $25.00/helper
Street Vendor
- Vendor - Street Non-Edible: $178.00/plate
- Vendor - Street Edible: $178.00/plate
- Vendor - Street Veteran: $0.00/vendor (fee waived)
- Vendor - Street Helper: $25.00/helper
Bond / Insurance
- Submit application online at bit.ly/codbondapplication
- Contact BSEED Licensing & Permits with questions
Environmental Health (Detroit Health Department)
- Call 313-876-4715 www.detroitmi.gov/environmentalsafety
- https://cod.divdatkiosknetwork.com/EnvironmentalHealth
Fire
- Phone: 313-596-2963
- Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- Phone: 313-596-2954
Food Safety (Detroit Health Department)
- You do not need to schedule this inspection. The Health Department will visit your location according to their schedule. If you have any questions, you may call Food Safety: 313-876-0135
Police
- Check with BSEED Licensing & Permits about whether you require a Police Department clearance and, if so, whether you need to visit the Police Department or whether they will conduct an unannounced inspection. Some business types that require Police Department clearance include:
- Gas stations
- Pedicabs
- Valet drivers
- Parking lot attendants
Property Maintenance
- Certificate of Compliance
- Phone: (313) 628-2451
- Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- CAYMC, 2 Woodward, Suite 412
Treasury
- Get your Personal Property Tax ID. You must have this in order to apply for a clearance.
- Phone: (313) 224-3025
- Email: [email protected]
- Use this link to access the clearance application: http://bit.ly/detroitclearances
- Please direct any questions related to completing the application to the following email address: [email protected]
- Treasury, Clearance Unit, CAYMC, 2 Woodward Avenue