Running a vendor market in Boise.

Special Events Permit (City of Boise Special Events (Community Engagement)): Organizers start contacting city agencies early, create the application in the permit system, submit it, then pay fees so the permit can be issued. Street closures need separate permits from Boise Police and the Ada County Highway District. Organizers must carry $1,000,000 commercial general liability insurance naming the city as additional insured. Special Events Park Use Permit (Boise Parks and Recreation): Organizers reserve the date and place, then apply; the application itself is free and costs depend on location, duration, resident status and staffing (examples: pavilion $275, community park $650 to $2,700 for a full day for Boise residents). Each approved vendor, including artists and craft vendors, costs $25 per day. General liability insurance of $1,000,000 naming the city is required.

City vendor license (waived at permitted special events) (City of Boise Special Events): The city says these vendors do not need the separate city vendor licenses that would otherwise be required. For events in parks, the organizer instead pays the $25 per vendor per day fee. The page read does not say what vendor license applies to private-property markets, so ask the Special Events office.

Idaho temporary seller's permit (Idaho State Tax Commission): A general temporary permit works for any Idaho event, or an event-specific permit comes through the promoter; vendors with a regular seller's permit only need to register for the event. A seller can hold at most three temporary permits per calendar year before needing a regular seller's permit. Register the event with the Tax Commission (Idaho State Tax Commission): Promoters register the event online before it happens, receive an Event ID by email to share with vendors, and must make sure every participant registers. Sales tax is also due on any admission the promoter charges. For organizers: Idaho promoters must register the event with the State Tax Commission before it takes place and are responsible for ensuring every participant registers. A penalty of $25 per participant, up to $1,000, can apply for not submitting the required form for an event, and the promoter must collect sales tax on any admission charged.

Temporary Food Establishment license (Central District Health): Vendors apply online; the license is issued at the event after a passing inspection and covers the calendar year, with a new application if the menu changes. Some non-profits serving no more than one meal a week are exempt from the fee but still apply. Notification for Special Event (Central District Health): Coordinators send the health district the Notification for Special Event Application and a list of food vendors, including any licensed mobile food units, so vendors can be matched to licenses.

Special Events Permit: Start supplemental permits 120 days out, create the application at least 90 days out, submit at least 60 days out, pay fees at least 30 days out Special Events Park Use Permit: At least 45 days before the event; at least 90 days if beer or wine will be served; applications accepted up to one year ahead Temporary Food Establishment license: Submit the application at least 30 days before the event Notification for Special Event: At least 30 days before the event start date