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Local permits & fees

Williamson County, TX — Commercial Kitchen Permits

Williamson County and Cities Health District (WCCHD) - Environmental Health Division (Round Rock/Georgetown area) · department site →
Fees change often — always confirm the current amount with the department before you budget.

Restaurant / food-facility permit

Food & Beverage Establishment Permit (by gross volume of food sales; eff. Aug 31, 2025)
$0-$49,999 sales $258; $50,000-$149,999.99 $515; $150,000+ $773 (eff. Aug 31, 2025).

Permit fee includes annual permitting plus minimum inspections to verify compliance. Catering falls under fixed food establishment permits. Fee structure standardized under SB 1008 to match DSHS caps.

Plan review — required

Food Establishment Plan Review $882; Expedited Plan Review $1,000 (eff. Aug 31, 2025).

Turnaround: null - not published (expedited option available at higher fee)

Plan-review details & forms →

Food truck / mobile permit

Mobile Food Establishment Annual Permit (WCCHD through June 30, 2026; DSHS from July 1, 2026)
WCCHD Mobile Food Establishment Annual Permit $258. From July 1, 2026 mobile food vendors are licensed statewide by Texas DSHS (Type I $309; Type II $618 + $400 inspection; Type III $876 + $500 inspection).

Effective July 1, 2026 Texas moved mobile-food permitting to DSHS under HB 2844. Temporary Food Establishment $52; Multiple Temporary (full calendar year) $200.

How to apply

Apply / county portal →Forms & applications

Watch out for

  • Environmental Health fee changes took effect Aug 31, 2025 in response to SB 1008, which caps local permitting fees at DSHS levels.
  • Offers a Multiple Temporary permit ($200) valid for the entire calendar year, plus single-event temporary permits ($52).

Other food-service permits in this jurisdiction

CategoryAnnual feeNotes
temporary/special-event food establishment$52WCCHD Food & Beverage Special Permit (issuance + inspection), valid two weeks. Effective 8/31/2025.
temporary - new multiple permit (annual)$200Multiple temporary permits good for the entire calendar year.
farmers' market$100/yrFarmer's Market Permit; capped at $100 per Tex. Health & Safety Code 437.0065(c); valid at least one year and covers all farmers' markets/farm stands/farms in jurisdiction.
school food establishment$258School Food Establishment Permit.
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Sources: www.wcchd.org · www.wcchd.org · www.wcchd.org · www.dshs.texas.gov · observed 2026-08-07