Local permits & fees

Houston County, AL — Commercial Kitchen Permits

Alabama Department of Public Health - Houston County Health Department, Environmental Health 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
null - the Alabama Department of Public Health does not publish a food service establishment permit fee; ADPH generally issues food/food service permits at no charge. Confirm with Houston County Environmental Health, 334-678-2815.

ADPH delegates permitting/inspection to the Houston County Health Department under state rules (Chapter 420-3-22). No permit fee amount is published; contact the county office.

Plan review — required

null - plans must be submitted for review before construction/remodel; no published plan-review fee found.

Plan-review details & forms →

Food truck / mobile permit

Mobile Food Unit Permit
null - no published mobile food unit permit fee; ADPH generally issues at no charge. Confirm with Houston County Environmental Health.

Mobile food units and concession units at temporary events are inspected/permitted by the Houston County Environmental Health Division.

Watch out for

  • The Environmental Health Division permits and inspects over 700 establishments within the City of Dothan and Houston County.
  • Alabama food establishment rules are set statewide (ADPH Chapter 420-3-22) and administered at the county level.
  • Houston County Environmental Health Services: (334) 678-2815.

Other food-service permits in this jurisdiction

CategoryAnnual feeNotes
Temporary / seasonal eventnull - no published fee; ADPH generally permits concession/temporary units at no charge. Confirm with Houston County Environmental Health, 334-678-2815.Concession units at temporary events are inspected/permitted by the county Environmental Health Division.
Bakery / food processingnull - food processing permits in Alabama are administered by ADPH; no county permit fee published. Confirm with Houston County Environmental Health.Bakeries and food processing plants are among the establishment types inspected by the Environmental Health Division.
Bar / limited food servicenull - no published fee; ADPH generally issues food service permits at no charge.Bars serving food are inspected/permitted as food service establishments.
Sources: www.alabamapublichealth.gov · www.alabamapublichealth.gov · adph.org · observed 2026-08-07