Neighborhood and Development Services
Ready to operate your own food cart business?
The City of Iowa City is currently seeking applications from food cart vendors who are interested in operating in parts of Downtown Iowa City. Quality vendors who can provide a consistent presence and product for Iowa City residents and visitors are encouraged to apply. Up to six permits, each for a three-year time period, will be issued for vendors to sell food from carts on the Ped Mall and/or the 100-block of Iowa Avenue.
An application packet, which includes the official application as well as administrative rules,...