Display of goods
Overview
A Display of Goods Permit allows you to showcase a table or rack of items on the footpath directly outside your business.
In your application, you may nominate up to five (5) items for display.
Items that may be supported:
- fruit + veg, plants, cut flowers, clothing, shoes, greeting cards, wrapping paper, magazines
Items that are not supported:
- buckets, brooms, mops, storage tubs, pool noodles, white goods, plastic containers
You must hold Public Liability Insurance (min $20 million coverage) and list the City of Port Phillip as an Interested Party on the policy, before you apply.
When you submit your application, you will be required to pay an application fee. If your application is approved, you will be issued with a tax invoice for your permit fees. A card payment fee applies.
Please allow up to 10 business days for your application to be determined.
Fees
Footpath trading fees are charged from 1 July to 30 June each year (or part thereof). You can find Council's Footpath Trading Fee Policy (2025) and a schedule of fees here: Footpath Trading Fees 2026-27 (PDF 669 KB)
Before you apply
How to apply (step by step)
Follow these steps to appoly via My Port Phillip:
Step 1. Register or log in using registration details
Step 2. Complete the online application
Step 3. Submit your application
Step 4. Pay the application fee when prompted
Contact us
Our Footpath Trading team is here to help.
Send us a message on My Port Phillip
Email: footpathtrading@portphillip.vic.gov.au
Phone: 03 9209 6844