Retail Vendors at Event

A permit is required to conduct retail sales during events in the City of New Orleans. Depending on the details of your sale and the event, you may need other business or special event permits.

Fees

Fees are based on type of activity, what is being sold and amount of gross sales. Click here for the City of New Orleans code, including more information about fees.

Required Documents

If you are selling as a part of a fair, festival or other special event, complete the following.

Submit all to the Department of Safety & Permits, 1340 Poydras St, Suite 800

Note: Please view the Special Event Permit requirements for additional information about organizing a fair, festival or other event in the City of New Orleans.

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Bureau of Revenue - Sales Tax

(504) 658-1616 (504) 658-1630 (504) 658-1634 Email Email
1300 Perdido Street 1W15 New Orleans, LA 70112

9am—5pm
Monday—Friday

1340 Poydras Street Suite 800 New Orleans, LA 70112

9am—5pm
Monday—Friday