If you want to sell food or handmade crafts at a specific site on municipal land, you need to have a vendor’s license.
Artisan Applications will be accepted beginning Wednesday, March 1, 2023.
There are two (2) ways to apply for an Artisan License on Wednesday, March 1, 2023.
- You can apply online (Note: payments can be made by VISA, Mastercard and American Express . A debit credit card will not be accepted by the online system), or;
- Apply in person at Bayers Road Customer Service Centre (7071 Bayers Road, Halifax 1st floor) or at Alderney Customer Service Centre (40 Alderney Drive, Dartmouth,1st floor) between 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
For further details, please read the 2023 first day HRM Sells Artisan Licenses.
There are four different kinds of vendor’s licenses in Halifax:
- Food Service Vehicle
- Food Stand
- Bicycle Wagon
- Artisan Stand
| Vending Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Vending Type | Fee |
| Food Service Vehicle | $1060 |
| Bicycle Wagon | $170 |
| Stand | $300 |
| Artisans and Crafts People - Spring Garden Road | $42 |
| Artisans and Crafts People - Waterfront (Sackville Landing and Nathan Green) | $320 |
| Artisans and Crafts People - Ferry Terminal Park | $140 |
| Newspaper Boxes | $65 |
Ready to apply?
To apply online you'll need a customer portal account. Not sure how to do that? View the job aide for setting up your customer portal account.
The applicant/license holder shall be familiar with and abide by all vending regulations in accordance with By-Law C-501. In accordance with Section 39 of By-Law C-501, a site license may not be permitted to operate during a Festival or Special Event approved by HRM.