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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

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

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

 Bond / Insurance 

Environmental Health (Detroit Health Department) 

Fire 

Food Safety (Detroit Health Department) 

 Police 

 Property Maintenance

Treasury

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Foot Vendor

       

Helper Vendor

       

Itinerant Vendor

       

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
License Type

Approved
Location

Health Approval

Bond / Insurance

Current Identification

Passport-Sized
Photo for License

Foot Vendor

   

X

X

Helper Vendor

   

X

X

Itinerant Vendor

  

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. 

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

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

Environmental Health (Detroit Health Department)

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.
  • 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