The City Manager's Office manages the permitting process for mobile food vending permits and taxicab permits. If you would like general information about vending in the City of Santa Cruz, please review our Vending Guidelines.
Mobile Food Vending Permits
If you are interested in obtaining a mobile food vending permit, please visit our Mobile Food Vending Procedures and Forms page for information about vending regulations and the permitting process.
Taxicab Permits
The City of Santa Cruz regulates taxicab rates and taxicab operators that collect passengers within its city limits. Per Santa Cruz Municipal Code Chapter 5.16, each taxicab must have a City-issued permit and be available for operation 24 hours per day. A quota system is in place that controls the number of taxicabs that can operate in the city at one time. As of October 2009, all of the City's taxicab permits were issued. However, each permit expires after three years and becomes available to new or existing operators. Interested operators can contact the City Manager's Office at 420-5010 to inquire about permits.
Important forms and information:
Current taxicab rates and fares (revised 2007)
Taxicab Permit Application (accepted only when permits are available)
Procedures for Obtaining a Taxicab Driver's Permit
Taxicab Driver's Permit Application
Contact:
City Manager's Office
809 Center Street, Room 10
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
831-420-5010
email