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Permits for your market in Irving, TX.
In Irving, major events need a Special Event Permit processed by the Irving Police Department under Chapter 33B, with a $375 application fee and a preliminary application at least 90 days ahead. Food vendors need a Health Temporary Food Event Permit from Inspections, and sellers need a Texas sales tax permit. Irving does not require a general business license.
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Event permit.
Special Event Permit
Organizers email the application with a site plan, traffic and parking plan, and certificate of insurance. Other departments (Fire, Planning, Inspections, Parks and others) may add requirements. Permits may be denied for conflicts or traffic disruption, and off-duty police or fire personnel may be required.
- Who
- Organizer
- From
- City of Irving Police Department (Special Events Section)
- When
- Special events regulated by Chapter 33B of the city code; the application describes it as the first step to approve major events and asks about merchandise sales, tents, street closures, food and alcohol
- Fee
- $375 application fee (non-refundable); $250 late fee if filed less than 90 days before the event; plus fees for other permits and the city's direct costs
- Timing
- Preliminary application not less than 90 days and no more than 365 days before the event begins
Other rules.
Event insurance
The organizer must carry commercial general liability naming the city and its officers as additional insured with a waiver of subrogation, and deliver the certificate at least 10 days before the event. Alcohol also needs the TABC licenses and liquor liability coverage from the license holder.
- Who
- Organizer
- From
- City of Irving Special Events / Risk Management
- When
- Required if any portion of the event is on city property; liquor liability if alcohol is sold or served
- Fee
- General liability not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence; liquor liability not less than $1,000,000 per claim
Vendor and business licenses.
No general business license in Irving
The city's Small Business Resource Guide states Irving does not issue or require a general business license. Vendors selling food need the health permit listed separately, and taxable sellers need a Texas sales tax permit.
- Who
- Vendors
- From
- City of Irving Planning and Zoning Department
- When
- Businesses operating in Irving; state licenses and city permits specific to the activity may still apply
Sales tax.
Texas Sales and Use Tax Permit
Sellers at markets and similar events who sell taxable goods or services need a Texas Sales and Use Tax Permit, even when they sell only temporarily at the event. Apply online, by mail or at a Comptroller field office.
- Who
- Vendors
- From
- Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
- When
- Vendors who sell, or take orders for, taxable items or services at a fair, festival, market or show, including sellers from outside Texas
- Fee
- There is no fee to apply for a permit
What the rules ask of you about vendors.
Under Texas Comptroller guidance, an event promoter must collect and remit sales tax on sales by vendors who lack an active Texas sales tax permit, unless those sales are exempt. For vendors claiming the occasional-sales exemption, the promoter needs a letter from the seller and both must keep records for four years. Official page
When to apply.
- Special Event Permit: Preliminary application not less than 90 days and no more than 365 days before the event begins
Collect your vendors' permits with their applications.
Make the vendor licenses, sales tax registration and food permits above required documents on your application, and check them before you approve anyone.
Check with the office.
This checklist summarizes official government pages read on 2026-10-10. It isn't legal advice; rules, fees and deadlines change. Special events contact: Irving Police Department Special Events Section, (972) 721-2484, bmoralez@cityofirving.org. Full page and sources for Irving.
Common questions.
What permits do I need to host a vendor market?
Usually an event permit from the city or county, licenses and sales tax registration for vendors, and temporary food permits for anyone selling food. Parks, streets, tents and cooking can add more. Pick your city above to see the exact list.
Do I need a permit for a pop-up market on private property?
It depends on the city. Some only require permits on public property; others, like zoning temporary-use permits, apply anywhere. The checklist shows what each city's official pages say.
How far ahead should I apply for an event permit?
Often 30 to 90 days. The median deadline across 111 places in our study is 45 days, and 43 want 60 or more.
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