Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH), Consumer Health Service (state-administered via the Comanche County Health Department, Lawton) · department site →
Fees change often — always confirm the current amount with the department before you budget.
Comanche County food-facility health permits run about $335–$425 annually, depending on size or sales volume. Confirm the exact amount with Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH), Consumer Health Service (state-administered via the Comanche County Health Department, Lawton) 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 Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH), Consumer Health Service (state-administered via the Comanche County Health Department, Lawton) issues the health permit.
About 237 food & drinking establishments operate here, serving a population of about 121,574. (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amendments aren’t individually reviewed, so confirm current rules with the authority having jurisdiction.See something out of date?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 →
Restaurant / food-facility permit
Food Service Establishment License
$425 initial / $335 renewal / $375 late renewal
OSDH fees are set statewide; the license is issued through the Comanche County Health Department; Seasonal (180-day) food-service license is $250
Plan review — required
OSDH does not publish a separate plan-review fee
plan review is required for new and extensively remodeled establishments
Oklahoma has no letter grade or score — violations are logged as priority/priority-foundation/core; inspection reports public in the OSDH online database.
Food truck / mobile permit
Mobile Food Establishment License
$425 initial / $335 renewal / $375 late renewal
Mobile food establishments use the same OSDH fee schedule as fixed food-service establishments; Under HB 1076 (Oklahoma Food Truck Freedom Act, effective Nov 1, 2025), an OSDH state license is valid statewide and local jurisdictions must recognize it
Fees/payment and forms are on the department site; application steps vary by concept — see the checklist below.
How Comanche County’s permit cost compares
At about $335/year, Comanche County’s restaurant health permit is above the Oklahoma median ($125) and above the U.S. median ($125) — higher than about 94% of U.S. counties.
Ranked 76th-lowest of 77 Oklahoma 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 237 food & drinking establishments serve ~121,574 residents in Comanche County — one per ~513 residents, denser than the Oklahoma average (one per ~619).
U.S. Census 2023 population; County Business Patterns 2022 (NAICS 722).
Budget the permit stack
Start with ~$335 annual health permit.
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
STATE-administered: OSDH licenses food establishments; the Comanche County Health Department (Lawton, (580) 248-5890) is the local OSDH office
HB 1076 (Food Truck Freedom Act) effective Nov 1, 2025 makes the state mobile license valid in any Oklahoma jurisdiction
Temporary food-service license: $100 for 3 days plus $40 per additional day
Retail food store $425 initial / $335 renewal / $375 late renewal
OSDH statewide fee
Temporary / seasonal event
Temporary food-service $100 for 3 days plus $40 per additional day; seasonal (180-day) $250
OSDH statewide fee
Pushcart / mobile vending
Mobile food establishment $425 initial / $335 renewal / $375 late renewal
State license valid statewide under HB 1076 (effective Nov 1, 2025)
Equipment your Comanche 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.
$425 initial / $335 renewal / $375 late renewal These are annual health-permit fees, usually tiered by seating or size; confirm your exact category with the department.
Is plan review required in Comanche County?
Yes — plan review is required before you build or remodel a food facility. Typical fees: OSDH does not publish a separate plan-review fee; plan review is required for new and extensively remodeled establishments
Do I need a commissary for a food truck in Comanche County?
In most cases, yes — most mobile units must operate from an approved commissary; confirm exemptions with the department. Mobile food establishments use the same OSDH fee schedule as fixed food-service establishments; Under HB 1076 (Oklahoma Food Truck Freedom Act, effective Nov 1, 2025), an OSDH state license is valid statewide and local jurisdictions must recognize it
Who issues food permits in Comanche County?
Food permits here are issued by Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH), Consumer Health Service (state-administered via the Comanche County Health Department, Lawton). 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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