Farmers Markets

This program ensures that proper food safety practices are followed at farmers market events where food or beverages are served.

Applications

Permit to Operate: This approval is required to complete the permitting process. Once approved, the owner will receive a physical permit and permission to operate a booth at a Farmers Market.
HACCP/Variance: Use this application to request a variance, allowing your establishment to deviate from the approved standards, and/or submit a Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) plan showing how you will mitigate risks to food safety.

Permit Fee Schedule

View the fee schedule for Austin and Travis County effective October 1, 2023 for all permits and services.

Guides

How to Start a Farmers Market Business: Find pertinent information on starting a business at a farmers market.
How to Set Up a Farmers Market Booth: Find complete information on setting up your vendor booth at a farmers market.
Food Manager/Food Handler Requirements: Learn about the training and certification requirements for food enterprise personnel.
Waste: Learn about waste and how to do your part to reduce it.
Food Donation Facts: Learn the facts about food donations.
Food Donation Guide: View the guidelines about donating food.
Cottage Food Industry: View guidance for food preparation operated out of homes.

Frequently Asked Questions

General FAQs: View frequently asked questions about farmers market booth operations.
Cottage Food FAQs: View frequently asked questions about cottage food industry.

Laws/Policies

Austin City Code: Food Code (Chapter 10-3)
Austin City Code: Certified Farmers Market Vendors (Chapter 10-3-97)
Austin City Code: Smoking in Public Places (Chapter 10-6)
Austin City Code: Dogs Permitted in Outdoor Dining Areas (Ordinance No. 20151008-011)
County Regulations: Chapter 247, Travis County Food Establishment Permits'

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To address a concern or request a second opinion regarding an inspection result or complaint, contact us at 512-978-0300 from 7:45 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Monday - Friday.