Food trucks in Idaho
Idaho sets one Idaho Food Code through the Department of Health and Welfare, but food trucks are licensed and inspected by the seven local public health districts, each with its own fees and forms. Cities add vending or concession licenses, and more than 20 Idaho fire jurisdictions share a single annual food truck fire inspection.
Who issues food truck permits in Idaho
Licensed by county or city health departments
It depends on the health district and the type of unit. Central District Health licenses full-service mobile units with or without a commissary, while Panhandle Health District requires an approved commissary for limited-service carts, which must report there daily for servicing and cleaning. Source ↗
Idaho's state business portal says seller's permits come from the Idaho State Tax Commission, which also offers a temporary sales tax permit and a food, meals and drink guide for restaurants and similar sellers. Some areas add local taxes: the portal lists local option city sales taxes collected by 23 resort communities, so check which apply where you sell. Source ↗
More than 20 Idaho fire jurisdictions, including Boise, Meridian, Nampa, Idaho Falls, Pocatello and Twin Falls, share one annual Mobile Food Truck Fire Safety inspection with a single $45 fee, valid January 1 to December 31. The shared checklist asks for proof of a completed health inspection (it names Central District Health), serviced extinguishers and hood systems, and an LP gas leak detector on trucks that use propane, and it limits propane carried for cooking to 200 pounds of container capacity. Some jurisdictions also require liability insurance. Source ↗
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Questions and answers
Who licenses food trucks in Idaho?
The seven local public health districts license and inspect food trucks under the Idaho Food Code, which the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare sets statewide. Apply to the public health district for your area, and check with the city for any vending or concession license.
How much does a food truck license cost in Idaho?
It depends on the district. As listed on 2026-10-03, Central District Health charges $80 or $100 for a full-service mobile unit plus a $100 plan review fee, and Southeastern Idaho Public Health charges $80 for a full mobile unit without a commissary or $100 for a mobile unit with one, plus $100 for plan review. Central District Health asks for applications at least 30 days before opening.
Do I need a separate fire inspection in each Idaho city?
Not in the participating jurisdictions. More than 20 Idaho fire jurisdictions, including Boise, Meridian, Nampa, Idaho Falls, Pocatello and Twin Falls, accept one annual food truck fire inspection with a single $45 fee, valid for the calendar year.
Do Idaho food trucks need a commissary?
It varies by health district and unit type. Central District Health licenses full-service mobile units with or without a commissary, while Panhandle Health District requires limited-service carts to use an approved commissary and report there daily.
Sources
Facts checked against official sources on October 3, 2026. Rules change: confirm with the agency before you apply.
- healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/health-wellness/community-health/food-safety
- cdh.idaho.gov/community-health/food-establishments/food-fees-forms-and-applications
- cdh.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Mobile-Food-Establishments-Requirement-Table.pdf
- panhandlehealthdistrict.org/food-safety/
- panhandlehealthdistrict.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Mobile-Food-Establishment-Guidelines.pdf
- www.siphidaho.org/environmental-health/food-mobile-truck.php
- business.idaho.gov/taxes/
- www.tfid.org/DocumentCenter/View/8115
- www.tfid.org/439/Permit-Page
- www.cityofboise.org/departments/city-clerk/licensing/other/vendor-license/
- www.cityofboise.org/departments/city-clerk/licensing-fee-schedule/
- www.cdaid.org/government/departments/municipal-services/businesses/business-licenses-permits/
- pocatello.gov/204/Licenses-Permits