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Vending and street-trading permit
Selling from a stall, cart, roadside or at the Savanna-la-Mar market requires a vendor’s permit or market stall allocation from the Municipal Corporation.
- Agency
- Westmoreland Municipal Corporation
- Cost
- Set by the Municipal Corporation by vending type
- Time
- 1–2 weeks
- Contact
- Westmoreland Municipal Corporation · 876-955-2451
- Online
- https://www.localgovjamaica.gov.jm
Steps
- Apply at the Municipal Corporation with ID and TRN; state the location and what you sell.
- Food vendors also need a food handler’s permit and, for cooked food, a Public Health inspection of the cart or stall.
- Pay the permit fee (daily, weekly or annual depending on the type).
- Market stalls: apply to the Market Superintendent for allocation.
Tips
- Vending in undesignated areas leads to seizure of goods — get the permit first and keep it on you.
Last updated 17 Oct 2026. Spotted a change? Email westmorelandchamber2023@gmail.com.