Fees at a Glance

Below is a brief outline of the permit fees per the Jackson County Food Code revised February 28, 2012. To view the full details see Chapter 40: Food Safety & Environmental Health (PDF) of the County Code.
Permit Type
 Fee
Replacement Fee $5
Low Priority Food Establishment Permit
 $255
Medium Priority Food Establishment Permit
 $470
High Priority Food Establishment Permit
 $785
Late Filing Fee - Food Establishment Permit
 $55
Mobile Unit/Push Cart Food Permit
 $210
Seasonal Permit (operating 6 months or less)
 $105
School Cafeteria Permit
 $55
Soft Serve Dessert Machine Permit
 $55
Vending Machine Permit $30
Temporary Food Establishment Permit
 $55
Non-Profit Food Establishment Permit $30
Plan Review/Pre-Opening Application
 $315
Re-inspection Fee
 $105 (per re-inspection)
Catering Operation Permit
 $395
Farmer's Market Stall Permit
 $30 (annually)
Non-Profit Temporary Food Establishment Permit
 $30 (includes 4 events)
Late Filing Fee for Temporary Food Establishment Permit (applied if application is not files within 48 hours prior to the event date)
 $30
Lodging Establishment Permit
 $155
Food Processor/Warehouse Permit
 $155
Aquatic Venue Permit $155
To obtain a permit, the establishment must 1st obtain a business personal property parcel number from the Jackson County Assessment Department.

To renew a permit, the establishment must provide Environmental Health with a copy of its Business Personal Property Tax Receipt for the previous year (if it was in business as of January 1), and a copy of its Jackson County Liquor License (if applicable). A food permit will not be issued to any establishment with delinquent real estate or personal property taxes.