Permits
Coffee and cart permits in Nevada
To sell coffee in Nevada, 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.
17 counties in Nevada. 2 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 Nevada
In Nevada, food and mobile food unit permits are issued by local health authorities, the Southern Nevada Health District in Clark County, the Washoe County Health District in Washoe County, and the state DPBH in rural counties.
- Food & vending permits
- Nevada DPBH, food establishment permits (rural counties; Clark County to SNHD, Washoe to WCHD)
- Sales tax permit
- Sales and use tax permit, Nevada Dept. of Taxation
- Sales tax rate
- 6.85% state base rateTypical combined range: 6.85%-8.375%Counties, cities, and special or transit districts add local sales tax on top, so your combined rate depends on your exact address.Nevada Taxation sales/use tax publications
- Food safety cards
- At least one Certified Food Protection Manager from an accredited program; food handler card rules are enforced by the local health authority.
Official links, last verified July 14, 2026. Requirements vary by city and change over time.
Confirm the current steps and fees before you apply.