Permits
Coffee and cart permits in Arizona
To sell coffee in Arizona, you work with your county health department for food and mobile vending permits, then add a business license and state tax registration. Pick your county below for the department that handles your area and the steps to open.
15 counties in Arizona. 9 have a detailed permit page below. For any other county, check your ZIP and we will point you to the right health department.
Statewide rules in Arizona
In Arizona, retail food and mobile food unit permits are issued by county environmental health departments, with rules set by the Arizona Dept. of Health Services (ADHS); there is no single state-level issuer.
- Food & vending permits
- ADHS food establishments, county environmental health programs
- Sales tax rate
- 5.6% state base rateTypical combined range: 5.6%-11.2%Counties, cities, and special or transit districts add local sales tax on top, so your combined rate depends on your exact address.Arizona DOR TPT tax rate table
- Food safety cards
- A Certified Food Protection Manager as person in charge, plus accredited food handler training for all employees under the Arizona Food Code.
Official links, last verified July 14, 2026. Requirements vary by city and change over time.
Confirm the current steps and fees before you apply.