Who needs to submit a Temporary Food Event Permit Application?

The form says an event organizer or an individual food vendor must obtain the required permit for each day a booth is at the event. Organizers and vendors complete different application pages.

What documents must accompany the application?

The application lists a clear copy of valid government-issued photo identification and a Food Handler card or Certified Food Manager card. Organizers must also provide an event site plan, and food-source documentation may be required.

How do I submit the Temporary Food Event Permit Application?

The form gives a mail address for the Environmental Health Department at 511 Mercer St., Dripping Springs, TX 78620, and an in-person location at 661 W. Highway 290. It says emailed applications are not accepted.

Dripping Springs, TX · Hays County

No notary required

Temporary Food Event Permit Application

Event organizers and individual food vendors use this application to request a Dripping Springs temporary food event permit for food booths, stands, or mobile food units.

What this form is

The Environmental Health Department application is for organized events serving food or open beverages in Dripping Springs. Organizers provide event details and a site plan, while individual vendors list their booth, food, and approved food sources. The application also requests applicant and food-handler information and requires supporting documents, including photo identification and food-handler certification.

Who needs it

Event organizers and individual food vendors must submit the applicable application pages for each event and food booth.

How to submit it

Submit by mail to the Environmental Health Department at 511 Mercer St., Dripping Springs, TX 78620, or in person at 661 W. Highway 290. The form says emailed applications are not accepted.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; it calls for supporting documents such as photo identification and food-handler certification, but no notarized attachment.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Temporary Food Event Permit Application PDF and review which pages apply to you as an organizer or individual food vendor.
2
Complete The Applicable Pages
Enter event and applicant details, provide booth and food information as applicable, and sign and date the application.
3
Gather Required Documents
Include a clear copy of valid government-issued photo identification and food-handler certification; organizers should attach an event site plan.
4
Submit To The City
Submit by mail to 511 Mercer St. or in person at 661 W. Highway 290 in Dripping Springs. The form says emailed applications are not accepted.

Frequently asked questions

Who needs to submit a Temporary Food Event Permit Application?: The form says an event organizer or an individual food vendor must obtain the required permit for each day a booth is at the event. Organizers and vendors complete different application pages.
What documents must accompany the application?: The application lists a clear copy of valid government-issued photo identification and a Food Handler card or Certified Food Manager card. Organizers must also provide an event site plan, and food-source documentation may be required.
Do I need a notary for the Temporary Food Event Permit Application?: No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. It asks for supporting documents such as photo identification and food-handler certification, but does not identify a notarized attachment.
How do I submit the Temporary Food Event Permit Application?: The form gives a mail address for the Environmental Health Department at 511 Mercer St., Dripping Springs, TX 78620, and an in-person location at 661 W. Highway 290. It says emailed applications are not accepted.

Need something notarized?

This Temporary Food Event Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but Texas residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.