Weber-Morgan Health Department, Environmental Health / Food Services Protection (serves both Weber and Morgan counties) · department site →
Fees change often — always confirm the current amount with the department before you budget.
Weber County food-facility health permits run about $200–$735 annually, depending on size or sales volume. Plan review runs about $230–$1,200. Confirm the exact amount with Weber-Morgan Health Department, Environmental Health / Food Services Protection (serves both Weber and Morgan counties) 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 Weber-Morgan Health Department, Environmental Health / Food Services Protection (serves both Weber and Morgan counties) issues the health permit.
About 440 food & drinking establishments operate here, serving a population of about 271,926. (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amendments aren’t individually reviewed, so confirm current rules with the authority having jurisdiction.See something out of date?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 Permit (by risk category 1-4)
Fees/payment and forms are on the department site; application steps vary by concept — see the checklist below.
How Weber County’s permit cost compares
At about $200/year, Weber County’s restaurant health permit is below the Utah median ($250) and above the U.S. median ($125) — higher than about 77% of U.S. counties.
Ranked 8th-lowest of 29 Utah 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 440 food & drinking establishments serve ~271,926 residents in Weber County — one per ~618 residents, sparser than the Utah average (one per ~589).
U.S. Census 2023 population; County Business Patterns 2022 (NAICS 722).
Budget the permit stack
Start with ~$200 annual health permit + $230 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.
Watch out for
Weber-Morgan Health Department serves both Weber and Morgan counties (Ogden area)
Restaurant permits are tiered by risk category 1-4; mobile permits use Utah's statewide Tier 1/Tier 2 model with cross-jurisdiction reciprocity
Temporary event: $65 for up to 5 days + $5/day additional; seasonal temporary $300; sampling permit $25/$50/$75 for 3/6/12 months
A HACCP plan review (specialized processes) is $315
Other food-service permits in this jurisdiction
Category
Annual fee
Notes
Temporary / seasonal event
Temporary event $65 for up to 5 days + $5/day additional; seasonal temporary (max 6 months in 12 consecutive) $300; sampling permit $25 (3-month) / $50 (6-month) / $75 (12-month); source https://www.webermorganhealth.gov/services/environmental-health/food-services-protection/
Weber-Morgan Health Department temporary and seasonal food event fees
Pushcart / mobile vending
Mobile Food Business; Tier 1 (fewer than three TCS foods) $350 / Tier 2 (three or more TCS foods) $500; HACCP plan review (if required) $315; source https://www.webermorganhealth.gov/services/environmental-health/food-services-protection/
Utah statewide Tier 1/Tier 2 mobile model with cross-jurisdiction reciprocity; commissary/servicing area required
Equipment your Weber 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.
Annual: Risk Category 1 $200 / Risk 2 $400 / Risk 3 $575 / Risk 4 $735; source https://www.webermorganhealth.gov/services/environmental-health/food-services-protection/ These are annual health-permit fees, usually tiered by seating or size; confirm your exact category with the department.
Is plan review required in Weber County?
Yes — plan review is required before you build or remodel a food facility. Typical fees: Risk 1 $425 / Risk 2 $675 / Risk 3 $1,050 / Risk 4 $1,200; change of ownership $230; source https://www.webermorganhealth.gov/services/environmental-health/food-services-protection/
Do I need a commissary for a food truck in Weber County?
In most cases, yes — most mobile units must operate from an approved commissary; confirm exemptions with the department. Utah's statewide mobile food tiers support local-health reciprocity across Utah jurisdictions
Who issues food permits in Weber County?
Food permits here are issued by Weber-Morgan Health Department, Environmental Health / Food Services Protection (serves both Weber and Morgan counties). 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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