Compact Mobile Food Operations Subsidy Program

The Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) will be supporting new and existing street vendors selling food with obtaining their Compact Mobile Food Operation (CMFO) permits. Through funding from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), DEO will subsidize up to 75% of the total cost of CMFO fees which may include a permit fee, plan check, site evaluation, and home inspection. The funds are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

How to Participate?

You must register and attend at least one workshop session in-person or virtually in order to qualify for the subsidy and complete an application with your information.

Program Eligibility Requirements

• Must be a resident or operating in the unincorporated area of LA County
• Be a small business earning $50k or less in gross annual revenue
• Register and attend for a required training session
• Complete an application online or in person
• Can not have an active or previously active CMFO permit

A Certificate of completion for the CMFO Permit Assistance Program will be awarded once the participant has partaken in one of the required Sidewalk Vending workshops. This certificate of completion will serve as a voucher to cover up to 75% of the required health permit required and issued by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. The credit associated with the voucher must be used prior to June 2025 or until the funds for the program have been exhausted. The Department of Economic Opportunity reserves the right to suspend the program without notice. This certificate cannot be transferred, duplicated, or reassigned. This certificate has no cash value.