Vendor Permits

Effective October 1, 2021, the city of Bandera requires all Vendors to pay a fee.

• Prepackaged foods, canned drinks or bottled drinks fall under Trade Vendor.

Requirements for a Vendor Permit for the City of Bandera

• a copy of a valid driver’s license or state issued ID
• a copy of the State Sales Tax certificate - Apply at comptroller.texas.gov if you do not have a Texas sales tax certificate

Fees - Payments can be made online AFTER approval from the city's Permitting Admin. Go to Municipal Online Payments & choose the Vendor Payment option.

• Daily - $20.00 + $10 for each additional day.
• Monthly - $60.00 (Maximum 12 months)
• Bandera C of O holders - 50% discount
• Non-profit (proof required) – Free
• Arts & Crafts FAIRS - Free Vendors of handmade goods participating in an Arts Fair – Free
• Late Fee - $50.00
• Selling without a valid permit (first offense) - $100.00 Multiple offenses may result in the vendor being barred from selling in the City for up to 6 months

Locations

To be a vendor within the City of Bandera you must be located within a city easement or on private property. You cannot be located in a Texas Department of Transportation right-of-way.

• Place Types P1 & CS - Subject to Facility Use Agreement with the City.
• Place Type P3 - Private property as a caterer who does not sell to any individual other than the resident under contract.
• Place Types P2, P4, P5 & P6 – Submit a letter of permission from the business/private property owner with the application.
  • The letter must include Property Owner's name, signature and contact information, property address. Vendor's name and dates the vendor is allowed to set up

Signs: See the Bandera Code & Ordinances page for information pertaining to signs you intend to display as part of your vendor booth. Sail, teardrop, feather and bow banner signs are restricted in the city limits. Click here for more information.