Service overview
You need a Curb Market License to sell goods from a non-permanent structure on the curb in the South 9th Street Curb Market, also known as the Italian Market. The Department of Licenses and Inspections (L&I) issues this license.
Vacant curb market spaces are issued by the local business association. Contact the business association for more information.
Who
Business owners and their agents can apply for this license.
Requirements
Other licenses and registrations
Your application must include:
- Your contact information and billing address.
- Two photographs of yourself. These pictures must be passport quality and between 2 and 3 sq. in.
Ownership information
Your license will be issued to the legal entity listed on the Commercial Activity License and your Philadelphia Tax Account. Any trade name or “Doing Business As” (DBA) must also be listed on your Commercial Activity License.
If you want to sell food, you’ll also need:
Where and when
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Cost
A non-refundable application fee of $20 is applied toward the license fee. The balance of the license fee is due once your application is approved.
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How
You can apply for this license online through eCLIPSE or in person at the Permit and License Center.
Online
Without this approval, your application will be rejected.
Applications are reviewed within five business days.
If the application isn’t approved, you will receive an email stating what is missing or required.
In person
Without this approval, your application will be rejected.
L&I can review most applications while you wait.
Renewal requirements
This license must be renewed annually. You can renew online through eCLIPSE or in person at the Permit and License Center.
To renew your license, you must:
- Be current on all City taxes.
- Have a current health approval from the Philadelphia Department of Public Health (if you sell food).