Street vending is allowed in Thurston County by applying for a mobile food unit (MFU) permit and requesting a variance. The variance allows the use of a temporary-style setup, like using a pop-up shelter, temporary handwash station, and coolers with ice, without being at an approved temporary event.

Submit the completed street vending application and variance request and pay applicable fees. Once accepted, the plan review process takes approximately 6-8 weeks. These costs are one-time fees and do not need to be renewed each year with the food permit. Both the MFU permit and the variance are required to operate as a street vendor. 

Read the Street Vending Guide to learn more. 

See list of commissary kitchens in Thurston County here.

Example Food Establishment Operating Permit