Restaurants, commercial kitchens, and food trucks.
Clackamas County Public Health Division, Environmental Health Program · department site →
Fees change often — always confirm the current amount with the department before you budget.
Clackamas County food-facility health permits run about $602–$1,256 annually, depending on size or sales volume. Plan review runs about $809–$998. Confirm the exact amount with Clackamas County Public Health Division, Environmental Health Program before you budget.
Confirm the authority for your exact address. Some cities run their own health division, and building, planning, fire, sewer/grease and business-license approvals are separate even when Clackamas County Public Health Division, Environmental Health Program issues the health permit.
About 902 food & drinking establishments operate here, serving a population of about 423,173. (U.S. Census 2023 estimate; County Business Patterns 2022, NAICS 722)
Last verified: 2026-08-17 — we re-confirmed the serving authority, its contact, and that the fees below match the current published schedule. Fee schedules may carry an earlier effective date (shown per fee); local ordinances & amendments aren’t individually reviewed, so confirm current rules with the authority having jurisdiction.See something out of date? Report an update →
Fees/payment and forms are on the department site; application steps vary by concept — see the checklist below.
How Clackamas County’s permit cost compares
At about $602/year, Clackamas County’s restaurant health permit is above the Oregon median ($180) and above the U.S. median ($125) — higher than about 99% of U.S. counties.
Ranked 32nd-lowest of 35 Oregon counties by permit cost.
Comparison uses the lowest published annual restaurant-permit figure in each county; confirm your exact tier with the department.
Local food-service market
About 902 food & drinking establishments serve ~423,173 residents in Clackamas County — one per ~469 residents, sparser than the Oregon average (one per ~443).
U.S. Census 2023 population; County Business Patterns 2022 (NAICS 722).
Budget the permit stack
Start with ~$602 annual health permit + $809 plan review.
Plus building, fire, and business-license fees that vary locally — use the cost calculators and the checklist below to budget the full stack.
Watch out for
Oregon county-adopted fee rates; Clackamas publishes a full through-2026 and starting-2027 schedule
Plan review required for new restaurants, remodels, and menu changes; up to 10 business days
Retail grocery/food stores are licensed by the Oregon Dept of Agriculture, not the county health division
Other food-service permits in this jurisdiction
Category
Annual fee
Notes
Commissary / central preparation kitchen
$895 (commissary, through 2026); $1,011 starting 2027; source https://www.clackamas.us/publichealth/ehfees
County-adopted rate
Bar / limited food service
$602 (Limited Service, through 2026); $680 starting 2027; source https://www.clackamas.us/publichealth/ehfees
County-adopted rate
Temporary / seasonal event
Single Event $253; Intermittent & Seasonal $253 ($236 if 7+ days notice); temporary plan review $95 (through 2026); source https://www.clackamas.us/publichealth/ehfees
Rates rise 2027 (Single Event $286; plan review $107)
Pushcart / mobile vending
Mobile Units/Food Carts Classes I-IV $761-$898; plan review $523-$712 (through 2026); source https://www.clackamas.us/publichealth/ehfees
Four mobile classes; Rates rise 2027 (Classes I-IV $860-$1,015)
Equipment your Clackamas County plan review will check
Health-department plan review looks for specific, code-compliant fixtures. Compare spec-filtered options, then confirm counts and sizes with your local requirements. See the full list in what equipment a commercial kitchen requires.
$876 (0-15 seats) / $970 (16-50 seats) / $1,065 (51-150 seats) / $1,256 (151+ seats), through 2026; Limited Service $602; source https://www.clackamas.us/publichealth/ehfees These are annual health-permit fees, usually tiered by seating or size; confirm your exact category with the department.
Is plan review required in Clackamas County?
Yes — plan review is required before you build or remodel a food facility. Typical fees: $809-$998 (restaurant plan review, through 2026); source https://www.clackamas.us/publichealth/ehfees
Do I need a commissary for a food truck in Clackamas County?
In most cases, yes — most mobile units must operate from an approved commissary; confirm exemptions with the department. Four mobile classes (I-IV); Commissary license $895 (through 2026); Rates rise in 2027 (Classes I-IV $860-$1,015; commissary $1,011)
Who issues food permits in Clackamas County?
Food permits here are issued by Clackamas County Public Health Division, Environmental Health Program. See the department site for current details.
Are city building and fire approvals separate?
Yes — building, plumbing, mechanical and fire approvals are always separate from the health permit and are often handled by different offices.
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