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Street Vending in NYC
Street Vending in NYC
Local Law 54 of 2026 and FAQ
Under Local Law 54 of 2026, the NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) will make an additional 10,500 General Vendor licenses available starting January 15, 2027.
NEW! Read Frequently Asked Questions: General Vendor Licenses
2016 General Vendor Waitlist
People on the 2016 General Vendor Waitlist will receive priority. Download flyer in English | Español (Spanish) | 中文 - 繁體字 (Chinese - Traditional)
DCWP sent offer letters to eligible 2016 General Vendor Waitlist applicants in late July/early August 2026.
- If you received an offer to apply, please apply by October 29, 2026 to be considered for one of the new General Vendor licenses available in 2027. Read General Vendor License Application Checklist and apply online!
- If your application is approved, DCWP will issue either a Citywide General Vendor license or a Non-Manhattan General Vendor license based on availability and your 2016 waiting list priority number.
- If you do not apply by the deadline or your application is denied, you will lose your priority number on the 2016 General Vendor Waiting List.
2026 General Vendor Waitlist
If you are not on the 2016 Waitlist, DCWP will be accepting applications for the 2026 General Vendor Waitlists from November 2 to 5:00 p.m. on December 16, 2026. You can apply online or by mail. In limited cases, you can apply in person.
Read FAQ and monitor this page for updates on the 2026 General Vendor Waitlist Application.
Office of Street Vendor Enforcement
Department of Sanitation (DSNY) is the lead agency on street vendor enforcement. For more information, including educational resources and vending maps, visit nyc.gov/VendorEnforcement.
Office of Street Vendor Services
The Office of Street Vendor Services, established in May 2026 at the NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS), is advancing economic justice by serving as a central hub for citywide street vendor education and assistance within SBS. Together with street vendors, interagency partners, community-based organizations, and local stakeholders at the table, SBS is building a more vibrant and equitable street vending ecosystem across the five boroughs. For more information, visit nyc.gov/StreetVendor.
Page updated 07/2026