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Fees change often — always confirm the current amount with the department before you budget.
Hyde County food-facility health permits run about $70–$120 annually, depending on size or sales volume. Plan review runs about $250. Confirm the exact amount with North Carolina DHHS (state-set fee); county Environmental Health issues & inspects 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 North Carolina DHHS (state-set fee); county Environmental Health issues & inspects issues the health permit. North Carolina sets food-establishment fees at the state level through North Carolina DHHS (state-set fee); county Environmental Health issues & inspects, EXCEPT in counties/cities that run their own health department (which set their own fees). Confirm which applies to your exact address.
About 19 food & drinking establishments operate here, serving a population of about 4,607. (U.S. Census 2023 estimate; County Business Patterns 2022, NAICS 722)
Last verified: 2026-08-18 — 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amendments aren’t individually reviewed, so confirm current rules with the authority having jurisdiction.See something out of date?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 / license (state-set)
$120 per year per permit
a state fee set by statute (NCGS 130A-248(d)), uniform across all 100 NC counties (about $70 is returned to the county)
Temporary &
limited food service establishments are $75
Set at the state level by North Carolina DHHS (state-set fee); county Environmental Health issues & inspects; a single statewide fee schedule for counties without their own health department; Effective per NCGS 130A-248 (annually reassessed)
Plan review — check locally
Plan review is set by the local health department, up to $250 (NCGS 130A-248(f))
How inspection results are scored/posted here is pending verification — ask the department.
Food truck / mobile permit
Mobile food establishment (state-set)
Mobile food units are food establishments subject to the same $120/year state permit (plus any local mobile plan review)
State-set mobile-food fee; confirm commissary and local requirements
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 Hyde County’s permit cost compares
At about $70/year, Hyde County’s restaurant health permit is about the North Carolina median ($70) and below the U.S. median ($125) — higher than about 26% of U.S. counties.
Ranked 37th-lowest of 95 North Carolina 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 19 food & drinking establishments serve ~4,607 residents in Hyde County — one per ~242 residents, denser than the North Carolina average (one per ~598).
U.S. Census 2023 population; County Business Patterns 2022 (NAICS 722).
Budget the permit stack
Start with ~$70 annual health permit + $250 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 Hyde 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 Hyde 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 Hyde County?
$120 per year per permit; a state fee set by statute (NCGS 130A-248(d)), uniform across all 100 NC counties (about $70 is returned to the county); Temporary & limited food service establishments are $75 These are annual health-permit fees, usually tiered by seating or size; confirm your exact category with the department.
Is plan review required in Hyde County?
Plan review may apply; check locally with the department. Typical fees: Plan review is set by the local health department, up to $250 (NCGS 130A-248(f))
Do I need a commissary for a food truck in Hyde County?
In most cases, yes — most mobile units must operate from an approved commissary; confirm exemptions with the department. State-set mobile-food fee; confirm commissary and local requirements
Who issues food permits in Hyde County?
Food permits here are issued by North Carolina DHHS (state-set fee); county Environmental Health issues & inspects. 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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