Local permits & fees

Spokane County, WA — Commercial Kitchen Permits

Spokane Regional Health District (SRHD), Food Safety Program · department site →

Fees change often — always confirm the current amount with the department before you budget.

Food Establishment Permit (annual)

Food establishment $290-$380/yr by type; Complex food establishment $850; Seasonal complex $425; School cafeteria $300 (fee schedule)

Permit renewals; late/expired permit or unapproved ownership change $450. Micro market $150.

Plan review submittal fee $270; HACCP-only review $180; Transfer of ownership fee $90

Turnaround: null - not published; must be completed/approved before building permits issued

Mobile Food Unit Permit

Mobile with approved kitchen $630/yr; Mobile supplemental $340; Mobile additional $120

Mobile unit plan review packet required; mobile inquiries 509.705.1411 ext. 3.

New-establishment permit applications must be submitted at least 14 days before projected opening or a penalty of 100% of the permit fee is assessed.
Plan review must be completed and approved by the Food Safety Program before any building permits can be issued.

Other food-service permits in this jurisdiction

Category	Annual fee	Notes
caterer	—	Caterer permit; must operate >=1 year with >=1 routine inspection as Caterer to work temporary events; fee on SRHD fee schedule (page not accessible)
commissary/central kitchen	—	Commissary Agreement required if operating with an approved commissary; fee not published
temporary/seasonal/special-event	—	Temporary Food Establishment (TFE) permit; submit >=14 days prior to event to avoid additional fees; fee not published on accessible page

Sources: srhd.org · srhd.org · srhd.org · observed 2026-08-06