Merchant Vending
Merchant Vending displays must be removed from the sidewalk at the end of each business day. The number of display units allowed for a Merchant Vendor is determined by the width of the storefront.
How to Apply for a Merchant Vending License
- Merchant Vendor Instructions
- Insurance Requirements
- Street Vending staff will meet you at the site to discuss the use of the space.
Merchant Vending License Online Application
The application for this license can be completed on the City of Madison Licenses & Permits portal.
- Go to City of Madison Licenses & Permits portal.
- If you do not have one already, you must create an account on the Licenses & Permits portal to fill out the application.
- Once you login to your account go to the Licenses/Registrations section, select Apply for a License/Registration and then choose Vending - Merchant Vendor.
Last Updated: 04/30/2025
Contact Meghan Blake-Horst, Street Vending Coordinator
- PH: 608-261-9171
- FAX: 608-261-6126
- EMAIL: streetvending@cityofmadison.com
- MAIL ADDRESS:
Department of Planning & Community & Economic Development
Economic Development Division
Office of Business Resources
P.O. Box 2983
Madison WI 53701-2983 - PHYSICAL ADDRESS:
215 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd, 3rd Floor
Madison WI 53703