Teton County (Teton District) Health Department - Environmental Health · department site →
Fees change often — always confirm the current amount with the department before you budget.
Teton County food-facility health permits run about $100–$200 annually, depending on size or sales volume. Plan review runs about $80–$525. Confirm the exact amount with Teton County (Teton District) Health Department - Environmental Health 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 Teton County (Teton District) Health Department - Environmental Health issues the health permit.
About 102 food & drinking establishments operate here, serving a population of about 23,232. (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amendments aren’t individually reviewed, so confirm current rules with the authority having jurisdiction.See something out of date?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 Service License
$200 new application
$100 renewal
From the Teton County Health Department Environmental Health Fee Schedule (effective July 1, 2026): Food Service License New Application $200.00, Renewal $100.00. Temporary Food Service Permit is $50.00. Teton runs its own local food program
No separate mobile-unit line on the fee schedule; mobile food operations are licensed under the Food Service License ($200 new / $100 renewal)
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 Teton County’s permit cost compares
At about $100/year, Teton County’s restaurant health permit is about the Wyoming median ($100) and below the U.S. median ($125) — higher than about 45% of U.S. counties.
Ranked 19th-lowest of 22 Wyoming 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 102 food & drinking establishments serve ~23,232 residents in Teton County — one per ~228 residents, denser than the Wyoming average (one per ~435).
U.S. Census 2023 population; County Business Patterns 2022 (NAICS 722).
Budget the permit stack
Start with ~$100 annual health permit + $80 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 Teton 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 Teton 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 Teton County?
$200 new application; $100 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 Teton County?
Yes — plan review is required before you build or remodel a food facility. Typical fees: $400 (Full Service); Limited Service $275; Supermarket/Multivenue $525; Specialty/Remodel $225; Partial Review $80
Do I need a commissary for a food truck in Teton County?
In most cases, yes — most mobile units must operate from an approved commissary; confirm exemptions with the department. No separate mobile-unit line on the fee schedule; mobile food operations are licensed under the Food Service License ($200 new / $100 renewal)
Who issues food permits in Teton County?
Food permits here are issued by Teton County (Teton District) Health Department - Environmental Health. 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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