Nevada Department of Agriculture - Food Safety Program (statewide; formerly NV Division of Public & Behavioral Health, transferred July 1, 2025 per SB 466) · department site →
Fees change often — always confirm the current amount with the department before you budget.
Humboldt County food-facility health permits run about $125–$200 annually, depending on size or sales volume. Plan review runs about $332–$498. Confirm the exact amount with Nevada Department of Agriculture - Food Safety Program (statewide; formerly NV Division of Public & Behavioral Health, transferred July 1, 2025 per SB 466) 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 Nevada Department of Agriculture - Food Safety Program (statewide; formerly NV Division of Public & Behavioral Health, transferred July 1, 2025 per SB 466) issues the health permit.
About 48 food & drinking establishments operate here, serving a population of about 17,136. (U.S. Census 2023 estimate; County Business Patterns 2022, NAICS 722)
Last verified: 2026-08-21 — 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amendments aren’t individually reviewed, so confirm current rules with the authority having jurisdiction.See something out of date?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 Establishment Permit
$200 for first 40 seats + $1.50 each additional seat (restaurant)
take-out restaurant $125 for first 40 seats + $1.50/seat
UNIFORM STATEWIDE schedule under NAC 446.830, administered by NDA; Humboldt County (Winnemucca) has no local health authority; permitted by the state program
How inspection results are scored/posted here is pending verification — ask the department.
Food truck / mobile permit
Mobile Unit Permit
$166 per mobile unit annually (NAC 446.840)
Statewide NAC schedule
How to apply
See the department site above.
Fees/payment and forms are on the department site; application steps vary by concept — see the checklist below.
How Humboldt County’s permit cost compares
At about $125/year, Humboldt County’s restaurant health permit is about the Nevada median ($125) and about the U.S. median ($125) — higher than about 57% of U.S. counties.
Ranked 2nd-lowest of 11 Nevada 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 48 food & drinking establishments serve ~17,136 residents in Humboldt County — one per ~357 residents, denser than the Nevada average (one per ~447).
U.S. Census 2023 population; County Business Patterns 2022 (NAICS 722).
Budget the permit stack
Start with ~$125 annual health permit + $332 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.
Equipment your Humboldt 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.
This is a typical sequence — confirm the exact sequence with your authority having jurisdiction.
Confirm whether Humboldt County or another local jurisdiction (city/district) handles your exact address.
Confirm zoning and permitted use.
Prepare your menu and scaled plans.
Include an equipment schedule with ANSI/NSF spec sheets.
Submit water-heater and hood documentation.
Pay plan-review fees.
Respond to plan-check corrections.
Obtain Environmental Health plan approval.
Obtain building, plumbing, mechanical and fire approvals.
Schedule rough-plumbing, pre-final and final health inspections.
Pay the operating-permit / application fees.
Receive approval before storing or preparing food.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a food permit in Humboldt County?
$200 for first 40 seats + $1.50 each additional seat (restaurant); take-out restaurant $125 for first 40 seats + $1.50/seat These are annual health-permit fees, usually tiered by seating or size; confirm your exact category with the department.
Is plan review required in Humboldt County?
Yes — plan review is required before you build or remodel a food facility. Typical fees: $498 (new) + annual permit fee; remodel $332 + one-half annual permit fee (NAC 446.835)
Do I need a commissary for a food truck in Humboldt County?
In most cases, yes — most mobile units must operate from an approved commissary; confirm exemptions with the department. Statewide NAC schedule
Who issues food permits in Humboldt County?
Food permits here are issued by Nevada Department of Agriculture - Food Safety Program (statewide; formerly NV Division of Public & Behavioral Health, transferred July 1, 2025 per SB 466). 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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