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. Feather signs are prohibited in the city limits. Click here for more information.