Fees per Jackson County Food Code (Ch. 40), from the county 'Fees at a Glance' page. Within Kansas City, KCMO Health Dept fees instead vary by number of employees (restaurant type) or square footage (market type); specific KCMO dollar amounts are not published on an accessible official page (application forms only). County 'Fees at a Glance' page blocked automated re-fetch 2026-08-10 (HTTP 403); figures carried from that official source, last directly captured 2026-08-06.
Turnaround: Required prior to opening, change of ownership, or remodel; specific business-day turnaround not published
Catering Operation Permit $385; Temporary Food Establishment Permit $55. KCMO mobile-unit fees are set separately by the KCMO Health Department.
| Category | Annual fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Catering Operation Permit | $385 | Annual. |
| Food Processor / Warehouse Permit | $155 | Food processing/wholesale storage. |
| Seasonal Permit (operating 6 months or less) | $105 | |
| Temporary Food Establishment Permit | $55 | Late filing fee $30 if not filed 48 hrs before event. |
| Non-Profit Temporary Food Establishment Permit | $30 | Includes 4 events. |
| Non-Profit Food Establishment Permit | $30 | |
| Farmer's Market Stall Permit | $30 | Annually. |
| Vending Machine Permit | $30 | |
| Soft Serve Dessert Machine Permit | $55 | |
| School Cafeteria Permit | $55 |