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Dutchess County, NY — Commercial Kitchen Permits

Dutchess County Department of Behavioral & Community Health (DBCH), Environmental Health Services Division · department site →
Fees change often — always confirm the current amount with the department before you budget.

Restaurant / food-facility permit

Food Service Establishment Permit
Up to 50 seats: $165 (low risk) / $200 (medium) / $265 (high); 51-100 seats: $240 / $265 / $335; over 100 seats: $330 / $365 / $400

Fee determined by both seating capacity and risk level (low/medium/high). Late renewal: $20 first month, $15 each additional month.

Plan review — required

null - no separate plan-review fee is listed on the DBCH application-fee schedule; plan review is required for new construction/remodels - confirm any fee with DBCH at (845) 486-3404

Plan-review details & forms →

Food truck / mobile permit

Mobile Food Unit
$165

Flat fee for mobile food units.

How to apply

Apply / county portal →Forms & applications

Watch out for

  • County-administered health department (NYS-delegated)
  • Caterer $365
  • Commissary $160 (distribution only) / $300 (prep and distribution)
  • Temporary Food Service $40 (1-2 days) / $65 (3-14 days)
  • Vending Machines $35 per unit
  • Late/rush surcharge $50 if application filed within 1-5 business days of operation
  • Online Environmental Health Permits application/fees portal available

Other food-service permits in this jurisdiction

CategoryAnnual feeNotes
Caterer$365Distinct caterer permit.
Commissary / central preparation kitchen$160 (distribution only); $300 (preparation and distribution)Two tiers depending on whether food is prepared on site.
Temporary / seasonal event$40 (1-2 days); $65 (3-14 days)$50 surcharge if application filed within 1-5 business days of operation.
Pushcart / mobile vending$165Mobile Food Units (flat).
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Permits & plan review, explained
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Sources: apps.dutchessny.gov · www.dutchessny.gov · www.dutchessny.gov · observed 2026-08-07