SERVICE
Apply for a health permit to run a farmers' market
Get your certified farmers' market permit to operate and organize vendors in San Francisco.
What to know
You must already be either a:
- Certified producer
- Nonprofit organization
- Local government agency
View our guide Start or join a farmers' market in San Francisco.
As a market manager, you will:
- Manage financials for the market
- Make sure all laws are followed
- Work with vendors on permitting
What to do
You need to have a state agriculture certificate before you can open a farmers’ market. Apply online through the California Department of Food and Agriculture website.
1. Provide your restroom plan
You will need at least:
- 1 restroom for every 15 food workers
- Located within 200 feet of every food booth
- A place for people to wash their hands
2. Make a site map and vendor list
- Include a list of all the vendors at your market, and also:
- Draw a site map that shows the layout of the market, with the exact location of each vendor and restroom.
3. Apply for a health permit
We will tell you how much you owe when you submit your application. You can also view current environmental health fees .
Get help
Application process
For help with the requirements, visit us at the Permit Center or contact Amelia Castelli.
Partner agencies
What to know
You must already be either a:
- Certified producer
- Nonprofit organization
- Local government agency
View our guide Start or join a farmers' market in San Francisco.
As a market manager, you will:
- Manage financials for the market
- Make sure all laws are followed
- Work with vendors on permitting
What to do
You need to have a state agriculture certificate before you can open a farmers’ market. Apply online through the California Department of Food and Agriculture website.
1. Provide your restroom plan
You will need at least:
- 1 restroom for every 15 food workers
- Located within 200 feet of every food booth
- A place for people to wash their hands
2. Make a site map and vendor list
- Include a list of all the vendors at your market, and also:
- Draw a site map that shows the layout of the market, with the exact location of each vendor and restroom.
3. Apply for a health permit
We will tell you how much you owe when you submit your application. You can also view current environmental health fees .
Get help
Application process
For help with the requirements, visit us at the Permit Center or contact Amelia Castelli.