Street Vending General Information

We have information on required permits and licenses for street vending, as well as applicable penalties.

Any vendor selling merchandise in Boston is required to have a Hawkers and Peddlers License. You can get this license from:

Division of Professional Licensure

One Ashburton Place

Boston, MA 02108

Vendors intending to sell goods on a public sidewalk or property must get a permit from:

Department of Public Works (DPW)

1 City Hall Plaza, Room 714

Boston, MA 02201

Selling goods on private property will require a Use of Premises Permit from:

Inspectional Services Department

1010 Massachusetts Ave.

Boston, MA 02118

Applicants must get a copy of the Massachusetts State Sanitary Code 105CMR590.000. These documents can be found at the:

State Bookstore

State House, Room 116

Boston, MA 02133

617-727-2834

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:45 a.m. - 5 p.m.

If we find vendors in non-compliance of the rules and regulations governing City and state licenses and permits, they will: