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Local permits & fees

Rockland County, NY — Commercial Kitchen Permits

Rockland County Department of Health, Environmental Health Division (Food & Recreation program) · department site →
Fees change often — always confirm the current amount with the department before you budget.

Restaurant / food-facility permit

Food Service Permit
$250 (0-25 seats); $340 (26-50 seats); $470 (51-100 seats); $665 (101-200 seats); $865 (>200 seats)

Tiered strictly by seating capacity. Published fee schedule states 'Fees Effective 01/01/2017' (rev 12/4/13); confirm no post-2017 revision. Religious/charitable/fraternal 501(c)(3) organizations are fee-exempt for Food Service Permits. Late fee $80.

Plan review — required

$160 (new); $100 (alteration, same operator)

Plan-review details & forms →

Food truck / mobile permit

Mobile Food Permit
$210

Single flat mobile fee; county administers directly. Late fee $80.

How to apply

Forms & applications

Watch out for

  • County-administered health department (NYS-delegated), not state or municipal
  • Temporary Food Permit $60
  • School Food Permit $470
  • Vending Machine Permit (2 years) $120
  • Farm Market Permit $130
  • Standard late fee $80 across programs
  • Published fee schedule is dated effective 01/01/2017 (rev 12/4/13) - amounts may be outdated; verify with Food & Recreation program (845) 364-2603

Other food-service permits in this jurisdiction

CategoryAnnual feeNotes
Temporary / seasonal event$60Temporary Food Permit (flat). Fee schedule dated effective 01/01/2017.
Pushcart / mobile vending$210Mobile Food Permit (flat).
New York 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: www.rocklandcountyny.gov · www.rocklandcountyny.gov · observed 2026-08-07