Sacramento requires plan review for new trucks, and all permits expire December 31st. Here's what you need to know.
Includes Sacramento permit checklist and plan review guide
Since July 2021, Sacramento requires plan review for new mobile food facilities. Plus, all permits expire December 31st—miss the deadline and you face penalties.
Our California Kit includes the complete Sacramento plan review process.
Here's what you'll need. Our kit includes the complete checklist.
Varies by category
Sacramento County EMD
Required Mobile Food Facility permit. New trucks need Category D with plan review.
$200–$400
Sacramento County EMD
Required for new Category D permits since July 2021.
$50–$150/year
City of Sacramento
Required for operating within Sacramento city limits.
$15 max (CA law)
CA-accredited provider
Required for all food handlers. California caps the cost.
$150–$500/month
Verified by EMD
Must operate from an approved commissary or permitted facility.
$75–$200
Sacramento Fire Department
Required if using propane or open flame equipment.
The California Kit includes: Complete Sacramento permit checklist, Category D plan review guide, and renewal timeline.
These are the things that trip up most new Sacramento food truck operators.
Since July 2021, new trucks need plan review before permits are issued. There's a specific process and requirements.
All Sacramento permits expire December 31st—regardless of when you got yours. Late renewals mean penalties.
Sacramento has specific requirements for water tanks, temperatures, and equipment. These are checked during inspection.
Sacramento offers free workshops for new operators. Highly recommended to attend before applying.
The California Kit includes: Plan review checklist, equipment specifications, and renewal calendar.
Category D is Sacramento's classification for mobile food facilities. Since July 2021, new applicants need plan review before getting permitted. Our kit includes the complete plan review checklist.
All permits expire December 31st each year, regardless of when you got yours. Plan ahead—year-end is busy. Our kit includes renewal timeline guidance.
If you're new and haven't been permitted in another California county, yes. The plan review process has specific requirements. Our kit walks you through it.
Sacramento has a growing food truck scene with downtown and midtown opportunities. Our kit includes location guidance for the Sacramento market.
Sacramento has specific requirements for water tanks, temperatures, and other equipment. These are inspected during permitting. Our kit includes the complete equipment checklist.
Sacramento County EMD offers free workshops covering permit requirements. Our kit supplements these with step-by-step checklists.
This page shows you what permits you need. The California Kit shows you exactly how to get them—including the plan review process.
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