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, 155KB)  of the County Code.

Permit Type	Fee
Replacement Fee	$5
Low Priority Food Establishment Permit	$255
Medium Priority Food Establishment Permit	$460
High Priority Food Establishment Permit	$775
Late Filing Fee - Food Establishment Permit	$55
Mobile Unit/Push Cart Food Permit	$205
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	$310
Re-inspection Fee	$105 (per re-inspection)
Catering Operation Permit	$385
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.