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Local permits & fees

Multnomah County, OR — Commercial Kitchen Permits

Multnomah County Health Department - Environmental Health / Health Inspections Program · department site →
Fees change often — always confirm the current amount with the department before you budget.

Restaurant / food-facility permit

Restaurant / Food Service Establishment License (annual)
Seat-based (2026, effective Jan 1 2026): 0-15 seats $970; 16-50 seats $1,150; 51-150 seats $1,290; over 150 seats $1,545

First health license fee increase in 5 years took effect 2026-01-01. County is required by Oregon state law to license and inspect restaurants.

Plan review — required

Food cart pod plan review $580 (official 2026). Restaurant/permanent plan review fee not separately published in sources reviewed - null (see forms/plan review packet).

Plan-review details & forms →

Food truck / mobile permit

Food Cart License + Food Cart Pod permit
Food cart pod annual: 2-9 units $405; 10+ units $540; pod plan review $580 (official 2026 fees). Individual food cart annual license fee not itemized in reviewed sources - null.

New rules/fees for licensing and inspecting food cart pods were adopted; each pod must submit a plan review.

How to apply

Apply / county portal →Forms & applications

Watch out for

  • Food cart pods are separately regulated: each pod must file a plan review ($580) and carry its own pod permit.
  • Food handler cards required for all restaurant workers (can be completed online).

Other food-service permits in this jurisdiction

CategoryAnnual feeNotes
pushcart/limited operation$890Limited Service license (pre-packaged items only)
caterer—Catering licensed under Oregon food service rules; fee not separately shown on page (Bed & Breakfast listed at $420 as related lodging-food category)
Oregon statewide rules
Who licenses you, reciprocity, and the state regime.
What equipment you need
Build a tailored equipment checklist for your concept.
Permits & plan review, explained
The stack of approvals before you open.
Sources: multco.us · www.multco.us · multco.us · multco.us · multco.us · observed 2026-08-06