Issued by the county health department under GA Rules 511-6-1. Fee is set by the county board of health and is not published online; contact Chatham County Environmental Health (912-356-2160). No fabricated amount.
Turnaround: Georgia minimum plan-review timeframe is ~6 weeks after submission to the county health office
Since 2023 (GA HB 1443/rule change) operators need a permit only from their base county; must obtain authorization to vend in other counties. Base-of-operations/commissary agreement required. Fee not published.
| Category | Annual fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| caterer | — | Regulated as a Food Service Establishment under GA DPH Ch. 511-6-1 (Coastal Health District); no separate caterer category. County/district fee schedule not published online. |
| temporary/special-event | — | Temporary Food Service Establishment permit; vendor application due >=2 weeks before event. Fee not published on district site. |
| temporary food service event organizer | — | Separate organizer permit/application, due >=30 days before event. Fee not published on district site. |