City of Moreton Bay

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FEES (CONFIRMED, 2026-27): New mobile vendor licence application: $533 (includes inspection). Annual renewal Category 1 (high risk — standard food truck): $856/yr. Category 1B (previously medium risk): $575/yr. Category 2 (low risk): $190.50/yr. Large Category 1 (supermarket, 3+ prep areas): $1,325/yr. Change of ownership: $533 (includes inspection). Admin amendment (no inspection): $55. Structural amendment: $317.50. Temporary single event (≤7 days): $209. CONCESSIONS: 30% discount for businesses operating only 1-2 days/week at a market or event. Not-for-profit organisations exempt. Annual fees pro-rated monthly. LICENCE PERIOD: 1 October–30 September annually. TWO SEPARATE APPROVALS: (1) Food Business Licence (Food Act 2006) — required for all food businesses handling/preparing unpackaged food. Licensed with Council where vehicle is garaged; valid across QLD. Apply at moretonbay.qld.gov.au/Services/Licences-Regulations/Business-Licences/Food-Business. Online application uses fee code 200322. (2) Pop Ups Program approval (Commercial Use of Public Land) — required to trade on Council-controlled land (parks, road reserves, waterfronts). Apply at moretonbay.qld.gov.au/Services/Licences-Regulations/Business-Licences/Local-Law-Approvals/Commercial-Use-Of-Public-Lands/Pop-Ups-Program/Food-Trucks. Application fee + Commercial Use of Public Land Charge applies; NFP exempt. PRIVATE LAND: food licence only; landowner consent required.