Liverpool City Council

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FEE STRUCTURE (2026-27, confirmed from Liverpool City Council online fees search facility): ANNUAL REGISTRATION: Administration Charge (Food Act) — ≤5 FTE: $325.50/yr; 6–50 FTE: $651/yr; 51+ FTE: $3,657.50/yr. All GST-free. Virtually all mobile vendors pay $325.50. SEPARATE PERMIT: Mobile food vehicle permit approval fee: $58.90 (GST-free, under External Events Applications). EVENT FEES (GST inclusive, per day per vehicle): Category A Major Event (5000+ attendees) — Food Truck/Trailer or 15amp queue system: $470.30; Stall/Marquee 3x3m: $313.50. Category B Medium Event (2000–5000) — Food Truck/Trailer 3x6m: $365.80; Stall/Marquee 3x3m: $313.50. Category C Small/Pop-Up (0–2000) — Food Truck/Trailer 3x6m: $104.50. PLACEMENT SPACE HIRE (GST inclusive, separate from events): Under 4 hours/day: $45; Over 4 hours/day: $100; Weekly (over 4 hrs): $550. INSPECTION FEES (GST-free): ≤5 FTE min half-hour: $206.40; 6+ FTE min half-hour: $211.60; Reinspection ≤5 FTE: $154.10; Improvement Notice: $344.90; Temporary food premises assessment per outlet (event organiser pays): $182.90. TWO PROCESSES: (1) Food business notification/registration — all MFVs based in Liverpool LGA must notify Council before commencing (form at liverpool.nsw.gov.au/council/Fees-Forms-Policies-and-Enforcement/forms). Medium-risk vehicles inspected annually. (2) Council public space permits — separate EOI/application process for operating at designated Council public spaces and facilities (up to 12-month permits). Check liverpool.nsw.gov.au/services/permits for current EOI availability. Mobile Food Vehicles Policy governs all public space trading. Home kitchen preparation requires Development Consent. All food must be prepared on-site in the vehicle. Contact: 02 8711 7000.