Prince George's County food-facility health permits run about $66–$1,002.10 annually, depending on size or sales volume. Plan review runs about $66–$594. Confirm the exact amount with Prince George's County Health Department, Food Protection Program; food service facility permits are issued/collected through the County Department of Permitting, Inspections & Enforcement (DPIE) 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 Prince George's County Health Department, Food Protection Program; food service facility permits are issued/collected through the County Department of Permitting, Inspections & Enforcement (DPIE) issues the health permit.
Restaurant / food-facility permit
Food Service Facility permit (annual, by HACCP priority)
Health fee:
- High HACCP Priority $845
- Moderate HACCP Priority $660
- Low HACCP Priority $449
- Non-Profit $330. Each is then Total = $66 Administrative fee + health fee + 10% Technology fee (e.g., High = ($66+$845) x 1.10 = $1,002.10)
HACCP priority: High = full-service restaurants, buffets, hospitals, nursing homes; Moderate = fast-food (cook-and-immediately-serve); Low = minimal prep; All fees carry a $66 admin fee + 10% technology fee; Amounts confirmed 2026-08-10 against the codified DPIE Table of Fees (County Code Subtitle 2, Div 14C, Sec 2-253.63, Attachment A, dated 8-15-2024, reflecting the CR-087-2024 20% increase + Technology Fee)
Plan review — required
- Plan Review FSF
- New $594
- Plan Review FSF
- Remodel $396
- 2nd Resubmittal FSF $99
- Plan Review New Facilities Non-FSF $264
- FPP (Food Protection Program) Pre-settlement Inspection $495
- FPP Prospective Inspection $198 (each + $66 admin + 10% technology fee)
Plan-review details & forms →
Reach the department
OfficePrince George's County Health Dept, Food Protection Program, 9201 Basil Ct, Suite 305, Largo, MD 20774
Inspection grading
Routine inspection — no public letter grade
County health departments license and inspect to the Maryland food code; no statewide letter grade; inspection reports are public and posted online by this jurisdiction.
Food truck / mobile permit
Mobile Vendor - Food Truck (Food Service Facility mobile unit)
- Mobile Vendor
- Food Truck $396 health fee (Total = $66 admin + $396 + 10% technology fee = $508.20)
- Out-of-county unit: Mobile Unit Reciprocity $360 (+ $66 admin + 10% tech)
Confirmed 2026-08-10 from the codified DPIE Table of Fees: a distinct 'Mobile Vendor; Food Truck' line at $396. Applied for online in the Momentum portal; a commissary/base-of-operations depot letter is required; 'Mobile Unit Reciprocity' ($360) covers an out-of-county unit
How to apply
Fees/payment and forms are on the department site; application steps vary by concept — see the checklist below.
How to open: typical permitting sequence
This is a typical sequence — confirm the exact sequence with your authority having jurisdiction.
- Confirm whether Prince George's 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.
Official plan-check requirements: plan-check guide →
Frequently asked questions
How much is a food permit in Prince George's County?
Health fee: High HACCP Priority $845; Moderate HACCP Priority $660; Low HACCP Priority $449; Non-Profit $330. Each is then Total = $66 Administrative fee + health fee + 10% Technology fee (e.g., High = ($66+$845) x 1.10 = $1,002.10) These are annual health-permit fees, usually tiered by seating or size; confirm your exact category with the department.
Is plan review required in Prince George's County?
Yes — plan review is required before you build or remodel a food facility. Typical fees: Plan Review FSF; New $594; Plan Review FSF; Remodel $396; 2nd Resubmittal FSF $99; Plan Review New Facilities Non-FSF $264; FPP (Food Protection Program) Pre-settlement Inspection $495; FPP Prospective Inspection $198 (each + $66 admin + 10% technology fee)
Do I need a commissary for a food truck in Prince George's County?
In most cases, yes — most mobile units must operate from an approved commissary; confirm exemptions with the department. Confirmed 2026-08-10 from the codified DPIE Table of Fees: a distinct 'Mobile Vendor; Food Truck' line at $396. Applied for online in the Momentum portal; a commissary/base-of-operations depot letter is required; 'Mobile Unit Reciprocity' ($360) covers an out-of-county unit
Who issues food permits in Prince George's County?
Food permits here are issued by Prince George's County Health Department, Food Protection Program; food service facility permits are issued/collected through the County Department of Permitting, Inspections & Enforcement (DPIE). 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.